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FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

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.

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

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Boeing North Line starts while Renton still runs ~19% below stated rate; Airbus’s “Rate 75” stresses production planning

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

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Airbus sets internal target to surpass 900 deliveries in 2026 after record June

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

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Air India taps Skytech-AIC to market six engine-off Airbus A319-100s for outright sale

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

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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

Viva taps first JOLCO financing for Airbus A321neo delivered in May to preserve liquidity

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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

Boeing North Line starts while Renton still runs ~19% below stated rate; Airbus’s “Rate 75” stresses production planning

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Air India taps Skytech-AIC to market six engine-off Airbus A319-100s for outright sale Air India has appointed Skytech-AIC to market six Airbus A319-100s for outright sale, offering immediate availability. The aircraft are to be sold without their CFM56-5B6 engines; built between 2006 and 2009. The deal structure highlights a component-specific divestment approach rather than a full aircraft-with-powerplant transaction.

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

Air India taps Skytech-AIC to market six engine-off Airbus A319-100s for outright sale

Reuters

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Airbus sets internal target to surpass 900 deliveries in 2026 after record June Airbus handed over 89 commercial aircraft in June, lifting first-half deliveries to 351—15% ahead of 2025, according to Bloomberg and Reuters sources. While official guidance remains 870 deliveries for 2026, the manufacturer is aiming internally to exceed 900 deliveries after the stronger run.

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

Airbus sets internal target to surpass 900 deliveries in 2026 after record June

FlightGlobal

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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

Thai Airways CEO flags long-haul widebody decision within 1–2 years, weighs Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

SpaceNews.com

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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

ESA selects Airbus Defence and Space to begin work on Aeolus-2 wind-monitoring satellite

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Starlux takes delivery of A350-1000 “Airsorayama Silver” from Airbus in Toulouse Starlux Airlines has received its STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA SILVER A350-1000 at Airbus’s facility in Toulouse, France. The delivery adds to the carrier’s widebody fleet as it continues deployment of the A350 family in premium long-haul operations.

2026-07-04T23:31:24.656785-07:00

Starlux takes delivery of A350-1000 “Airsorayama Silver” from Airbus in Toulouse

Reuters

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Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury: Europe’s defense cooperation faces pressure despite available funding Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said he is “not necessarily optimistic” about European defense cooperation, arguing countries are under pressure but also have sufficient funds to invest. His comments frame the challenge as political and coordination-driven, not solely budget-constrained.

2026-07-03T12:15:52.210527-07:00

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury: Europe’s defense cooperation faces pressure despite available funding