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Mandarin Airlines wet-leases high-density A321neo capacity from China operator, using A321neo for Taiwan-demand needs Mandarin Airlines is using wet-lease arrangements to add high-density Airbus A321neo aircraft capacity for Taiwan operations, according to reporting tied to China Airlines’ A321-200NX/A321neo configuration focus. The deal underscores how carriers are adjusting fleet capacity quickly without waiting for long-lead deliveries.

2026-07-06T17:59:28.613164-07:00

AINonline

Embraer and Airbus lift delivery momentum in mid-2026, with Embraer’s best Q2 in 16 years and Airbus eyeing higher 2026 guidance Embraer delivered 65 aircraft in Q2 2026—its strongest second-quarter output in 16 years—supported by production leveling and higher executive-jet shipments. Airbus, meanwhile, is reviewing its 2026 delivery outlook, aiming for 900 commercial aircraft after a strong June and continued ramp-up.

2026-07-06T15:15:41.782176-07:00

FlightGlobal

Viva taps first JOLCO financing for Airbus A321neo delivered in May to preserve liquidity Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Viva has completed its first Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transaction for an Airbus A321neo delivered in May. The financing structure is being used to preserve cash in a period of high market volatility.

2026-07-06T07:45:13.282845-07:00

AirInsight

Boeing North Line starts while Renton still runs ~19% below stated rate; Airbus’s “Rate 75” stresses production planning Boeing’s North Line opens, but MSN-level performance indicates Renton is operating about 19% below its stated production rate. The report adds that Airbus’s “Rate 75” ramp is also straining, underscoring supply-chain and execution risk for the duopoly’s near-term delivery commitments.

2026-07-06T05:14:41.574153-07:00

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Air India appoints Skytech-AIC to market six Airbus A319-100s for outright sale (engine-out), as UK appeal challenges ECAIR flee Air India has appointed Skytech-AIC to market six Airbus A319-100s for outright sale with immediate availability, offered without CFM56-5B6 engines. Separately, an ECAIR fleet ownership ruling is facing a UK appeal, while Moldova’s FlyOne investment of ownership has been blocked.

2026-07-06T03:45:27.463537-07:00

Reuters

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Airbus sets internal plan to top 900 aircraft deliveries in 2026 after record June Airbus delivered 89 commercial aircraft in June, lifting first-half deliveries to 351—15% higher than the same period in 2025. Reuters reports the OEM has an internal target of surpassing 900 deliveries in 2026, despite official guidance of 870.

2026-07-06T01:15:18.101797-07:00

FlightGlobal

Thai Airways CEO flags long-haul widebody decision within 1–2 years, weighs Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X Thai Airways International will assess its options for a long-haul widebody aircraft replacement and expects to make a decision within one to two years, according to CEO Chai Eamsiri. In the near-term evaluation, the airline is comparing the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X programs.

2026-07-06T00:14:36.519739-07:00

SpaceNews.com

ESA selects Airbus Defence and Space to begin work on Aeolus-2 wind-monitoring satellite The European Space Agency has selected Airbus Defence and Space to start work on Aeolus-2, the successor wind-monitoring satellite. The decision moves the program into the early development phase, setting the groundwork for continuity of space-based wind observations.

2026-07-05T08:28:56.291134-07:00

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