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Airbus puts A350-1000ULR prototype through long-range test as it reaches Australia for first time ahead of Qantas deliveries

An Airbus A350-1000ULR test aircraft touched down in Australia (Melbourne) for the first time after a non-stop flight from Toulouse, extending flight-testing in support of planned Qantas delivery timelines. The aircraft is using transpacific legs—its most demanding test point—to validate ultra-long-range capability before launch preparation.

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2026-07-27T10:37:04.863122-07:00

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Plus Ultra Airways brings José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero into Spain’s bailout oversight as it navigates Airbus A340-600 fleet cons

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2026-07-27T05:22:08.287220-07:00

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France deploys Airbus A400M for first forest-firefighting mission, debuting cargo-bay retardant drops

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2026-07-26T05:24:57.965011-07:00

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A400M “water-bomber” deployed to Gironde wildfire: 20 tonnes of retardant dropped as France adapts cargo-bay firefighting kit

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2026-07-25T03:49:28.740659-07:00

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Airbus puts A350-1000ULR prototype through long-range test as it reaches Australia for first time ahead of Qantas deliveries An Airbus A350-1000ULR test aircraft touched down in Australia (Melbourne) for the first time after a non-stop flight from Toulouse, extending flight-testing in support of planned Qantas delivery timelines. The aircraft is using transpacific legs—its most demanding test point—to validate ultra-long-range capability before launch preparation.

2026-07-27T10:37:04.863122-07:00

Airbus puts A350-1000ULR prototype through long-range test as it reaches Australia for first time ahead of Qantas deliveries

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Plus Ultra Airways brings José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero into Spain’s bailout oversight as it navigates Airbus A340-600 fleet cons Spain’s Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas is tying José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero to a commission overseeing its bailout, according to the coverage. The move comes as the carrier’s operations reference its Airbus A340-600 fleet, underscoring how rescue terms may intersect with aircraft and restructuring decisions.

2026-07-27T05:22:08.287220-07:00

Plus Ultra Airways brings José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero into Spain’s bailout oversight as it navigates Airbus A340-600 fleet cons

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2026-07-27T00:51:40.411006-07:00

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France deploys Airbus A400M for first forest-firefighting mission, debuting cargo-bay retardant drops France has used an Airbus A400M Atlas for its first operational forest firefighting mission, marking a milestone in the aircraft’s multi-mission evolution. The deployment follows development and testing of a paletized/MAFFS-like firefighting kit concept, enabling retardant-laden drops against wildfires.

2026-07-26T05:24:57.965011-07:00

France deploys Airbus A400M for first forest-firefighting mission, debuting cargo-bay retardant drops

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A400M “water-bomber” deployed to Gironde wildfire: 20 tonnes of retardant dropped as France adapts cargo-bay firefighting kit For the first time, an A400M military transport is being deployed against a wildfire in Gironde, where it has already dropped 20 tonnes of retardant. France is using an added firefighting kit (paletized, MAFFS-like concept) and has previously tested the approach with a tank setup at Nîmes and Istres—prompting the government to later order the armed forces to disengage the aircraft without delay.

2026-07-25T03:49:28.740659-07:00

A400M “water-bomber” deployed to Gironde wildfire: 20 tonnes of retardant dropped as France adapts cargo-bay firefighting kit

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Airbus CEO: Aircraft sales still hinge on U.S.-dollar pricing as Europe pushes sovereign defense Airbus CEO said the company “reluctantly” accepts that the U.S. dollar remains the most effective currency for pricing and selling aircraft, even as Europe accelerates sovereign defense ambitions amid tense transatlantic relations.

2026-07-24T12:35:39.029895-07:00

Airbus CEO: Aircraft sales still hinge on U.S.-dollar pricing as Europe pushes sovereign defense

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Aerolíneas Argentinas commits to 20-strong fleet renewal (2027–2031) Aerolíneas Argentinas says it will add 20 new aircraft between 2027 and 2031 under a self-financed 2027–2031 plan, the airline’s largest fleet renewal programme in more than a decade. The carrier is positioning the move as network modernization across short-, medium- and long-haul, with fleet renewals spanning Boeing and Airbus types.

2026-07-24T07:19:33.664558-07:00

Aerolíneas Argentinas commits to 20-strong fleet renewal (2027–2031)

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Airbus Helicopters launches UK helicopter training academy, targeting 400 personnel annually Airbus Helicopters has opened a dedicated training academy in the UK to centralize and deliver comprehensive technical training for helicopter operations. The program is designed to support workforce development—reportedly training 400 professionals per year—alongside police fleet modernization efforts that include additional H135 aircraft.

2026-07-24T06:04:42.307215-07:00

Airbus Helicopters launches UK helicopter training academy, targeting 400 personnel annually