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Qantas Project Sunrise locks in October 2027 launch—A350-1000ULR cabin reveals include a revised 33-inch legroom promise

As Qantas’ Project Sunrise nears launch, the carrier has unveiled its first custom Airbus A350-1000ULR for Sydney–London, targeting an October 2027 debut. New seat maps and first-class detailing shift the airline’s earlier 33-inch legroom pledge, adding extra-legroom seats instead.

2026-06-19T04:15:27.277449-07:00

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Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 nears certification, with new fuel-efficiency data aimed at pressuring Airbus A321neo pricing

2026-06-19T09:26:39.733470-07:00

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Airbus Helicopters chief targets 120 H145-class light twins this year, aiming to double output

2026-06-19T07:38:16.648808-07:00

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Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

2026-06-19T05:41:04.855803-07:00

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Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 nears certification, with new fuel-efficiency data aimed at pressuring Airbus A321neo pricing Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 is nearing certification and is positioned to challenge the Airbus A321neo. Updated fuel-efficiency performance signals Boeing’s intent to use operating-cost advantages to strengthen its commercial offer and move into pricing pressure against Airbus in the single-aisle segment.

2026-06-19T09:26:39.733470-07:00

Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 nears certification, with new fuel-efficiency data aimed at pressuring Airbus A321neo pricing

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Airbus Helicopters chief targets 120 H145-class light twins this year, aiming to double output Airbus Helicopters’ new chief said the unit is confident it can deliver 120 light-twin helicopters this year, with plans to double output over the longer term. The H145 is positioned as the “biggest step,” signaling where ramp momentum is expected to come from.

2026-06-19T07:38:16.648808-07:00

Airbus Helicopters chief targets 120 H145-class light twins this year, aiming to double output

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Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s Arkia Israeli Airlines has signed a dry-lease agreement with AerCap to add two Airbus A321-200s, its first units of the type. The move brings incremental narrowbody capacity via leasing, supported by AerCap’s aircraft placement into an operator’s near-term fleet plan.

2026-06-19T05:41:04.855803-07:00

Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

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Qantas Project Sunrise locks in October 2027 launch—A350-1000ULR cabin reveals include a revised 33-inch legroom promise As Qantas’ Project Sunrise nears launch, the carrier has unveiled its first custom Airbus A350-1000ULR for Sydney–London, targeting an October 2027 debut. New seat maps and first-class detailing shift the airline’s earlier 33-inch legroom pledge, adding extra-legroom seats instead.

2026-06-19T04:15:27.277449-07:00

Qantas Project Sunrise locks in October 2027 launch—A350-1000ULR cabin reveals include a revised 33-inch legroom promise

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American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has issued requests for proposals to Airbus and Boeing to evaluate its next widebody aircraft order. The RFP is framed as a step in AA’s ongoing premium long-haul fleet refresh, including replacing 47 Boeing 777-200ERs.

2026-06-18T14:10:09.095875-07:00

American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment

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Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin Saudia has taken delivery of the first of 15 Airbus A321XLRs and moved the aircraft into revenue service. The early deployment highlights a premium, low-density cabin approach as the carrier ramps its long-range single-aisle product.

2026-06-18T11:08:08.639114-07:00

Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin

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Airbus’s 2026 delivery outlook tightens: single-aisle ramp friction threatens 700-jet target Airbus is entering 2H26 facing escalating warning signals on its single-aisle program, with industry analysis suggesting a 700-delivery target is increasingly out of reach. The picture is shaping up as a “two-program” year—one track showing better momentum, the other weighed down by lingering ramp constraints.

2026-06-18T10:20:26.456732-07:00

Airbus’s 2026 delivery outlook tightens: single-aisle ramp friction threatens 700-jet target

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First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand after CAA certification, expanding Advanced Flight’s rotorcraft services Advanced Flight has taken delivery of its first Airbus ACH160 helicopter in New Zealand, following Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certification. The handover marks the start of the operator’s next-generation rotorcraft capability for service across the country’s island routes.

2026-06-18T05:49:19.275099-07:00

First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand after CAA certification, expanding Advanced Flight’s rotorcraft services

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Qantas Project Sunrise locks in October 2027 launch—A350-1000ULR cabin reveals include a revised 33-inch legroom promise

Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 nears certification, with new fuel-efficiency data aimed at pressuring Airbus A321neo pricing

Airbus Helicopters chief targets 120 H145-class light twins this year, aiming to double output

Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

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