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Airbus signs partnership with Mistral AI to embed ethical, sovereign AI across design through on-board capabilities

Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with French AI company Mistral AI to expand the use of artificial intelligence across civil and military aerospace applications. The collaboration targets ethical, “trustworthy” AI adoption from initial design processes through to on-board capabilities, supporting Airbus’ sovereign AI ambitions.

2026-05-28T02:12:27.057172-07:00

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Czech Interior Ministry signs for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters for Czech Police Aviation

2026-05-27T23:17:57.739175-07:00

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Airbus moves into development phase for ultra-luxe First Class Experience on A350-1000

2026-05-27T18:42:58.608270-07:00

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EASA certifies Gogo Galileo FDX for the Airbus ACJ320, enabling up to 195 Mbps downlink and 32 Mbps uplink

2026-05-27T08:56:47.921587-07:00

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Israir to buy two Airbus A330s, targets US market debut in 3Q26 Israir plans to acquire two Airbus A330s as it prepares to launch long-haul operations and seeks its first US debut in 3Q26. The move signals a near-term step-change in widebody capacity for the Israel-based carrier, tied to the A330’s re-entry into its fleet plan.

2026-05-28T08:36:35.804573-07:00

Israir to buy two Airbus A330s, targets US market debut in 3Q26

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Qantas unveils Great Barrier Reef livery on seventh A321XLR, “Coral Sea,” as paint-out completes in Hamburg Qantas says its newest Airbus A321XLR has rolled out of Airbus’ paint shop in Hamburg with a Great Barrier Reef-inspired design featuring coral and sea turtles. The aircraft—named “Coral Sea”—is the carrier’s seventh A321XLR out of 48 on order, tying the rollout to reef conservation messaging.

2026-05-28T05:33:02.653299-07:00

Qantas unveils Great Barrier Reef livery on seventh A321XLR, “Coral Sea,” as paint-out completes in Hamburg

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Airbus signs partnership with Mistral AI to embed ethical, sovereign AI across design through on-board capabilities Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with French AI company Mistral AI to expand the use of artificial intelligence across civil and military aerospace applications. The collaboration targets ethical, “trustworthy” AI adoption from initial design processes through to on-board capabilities, supporting Airbus’ sovereign AI ambitions.

2026-05-28T02:12:27.057172-07:00

Airbus signs partnership with Mistral AI to embed ethical, sovereign AI across design through on-board capabilities

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Czech Interior Ministry signs for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters for Czech Police Aviation The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed Airbus H145 helicopters to be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service. The aircraft will support public safety missions including security operations, rescue tasks and aeromedical transport, under a modernization of national public-safety aviation.

2026-05-27T23:17:57.739175-07:00

Czech Interior Ministry signs for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters for Czech Police Aviation

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Qantas pushes back Project Sunrise A350-1000 ULR launch to 2027 amid first-delivery slip Qantas says passengers will have to wait several more months before boarding its highly anticipated Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul service. The airline will not receive its first Airbus A350-1000 ULR aircraft until 2027, extending the timeline for the program’s long-range cabin and network rollout.

2026-05-27T18:58:10.862456-07:00

Qantas pushes back Project Sunrise A350-1000 ULR launch to 2027 amid first-delivery slip

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Airbus moves into development phase for ultra-luxe First Class Experience on A350-1000 Airbus has formally entered the development phase for an ultra-luxe First Class Experience for the A350-1000 widebody. The plan is already being shaped with input from airlines, which are considering specific design elements ahead of the program’s broader rollout.

2026-05-27T18:42:58.608270-07:00

Airbus moves into development phase for ultra-luxe First Class Experience on A350-1000

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RCAF unveils first CT-153 Juno training helicopter—an Airbus H135 variant—at CANSEC The Royal Canadian Air Force debuted its first CT-153 Juno training helicopter at CANSEC in Ottawa. The CT-153 is a variant of the Airbus H135, marking a new training-aircraft milestone for RCAF helicopter pilot instruction as the service refreshes its trainer fleet.

2026-05-27T12:58:19.939899-07:00

RCAF unveils first CT-153 Juno training helicopter—an Airbus H135 variant—at CANSEC

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EASA certifies Gogo Galileo FDX for the Airbus ACJ320, enabling up to 195 Mbps downlink and 32 Mbps uplink EASA has certified Gogo Galileo FDX for installation on the Airbus ACJ320. The system is positioned for business-jet inflight connectivity performance, with reported up to 195 Mbps download speeds and up to 32 Mbps uploads, supporting higher-bandwidth passenger services and crew connectivity needs.

2026-05-27T08:56:47.921587-07:00

EASA certifies Gogo Galileo FDX for the Airbus ACJ320, enabling up to 195 Mbps downlink and 32 Mbps uplink

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Airbus signs partnership with Mistral AI to embed ethical, sovereign AI across design through on-board capabilities

Czech Interior Ministry signs for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters for Czech Police Aviation

Airbus moves into development phase for ultra-luxe First Class Experience on A350-1000

EASA certifies Gogo Galileo FDX for the Airbus ACJ320, enabling up to 195 Mbps downlink and 32 Mbps uplink

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