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SAA A320 turbulence probe: flight-control issues after windshear encounter lead to landing under direct law

Preliminary investigators’ information says a South African Airways Airbus A320 suffered multiple flight-control problems after a windshear encounter during approach to Cape Town. The aircraft ultimately landed under direct law, underscoring how severe weather can rapidly drive degraded flight-control behavior and safety-critical decision-making.

2026-06-01T01:45:32.560989-07:00

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Belavia reportedly may dismantle an Airbus A330-200 amid Belarus carrier fleet overhaul

2026-06-01T01:42:01.219052-07:00

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Philippine Airlines takes delivery of second Airbus A350-1000 as transpacific expansion accelerates

2026-05-31T20:56:12.800003-07:00

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Mukhtara Air to add an Airbus A330-300 in late 2Q26

2026-05-31T18:41:56.286077-07:00

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SAA A320 turbulence probe: flight-control issues after windshear encounter lead to landing under direct law Preliminary investigators’ information says a South African Airways Airbus A320 suffered multiple flight-control problems after a windshear encounter during approach to Cape Town. The aircraft ultimately landed under direct law, underscoring how severe weather can rapidly drive degraded flight-control behavior and safety-critical decision-making.

2026-06-01T01:45:32.560989-07:00

SAA A320 turbulence probe: flight-control issues after windshear encounter lead to landing under direct law

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Belavia reportedly may dismantle an Airbus A330-200 amid Belarus carrier fleet overhaul Belarusian carrier Belavia may dismantle one Airbus A330-200, according to a report. The move would further reduce the airline’s A330-200 fleet presence and highlights the practical endgame for older widebodies as operators reassess aircraft utilization and reuse versus scrapping.

2026-06-01T01:42:01.219052-07:00

Belavia reportedly may dismantle an Airbus A330-200 amid Belarus carrier fleet overhaul

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Philippine Airlines takes delivery of second Airbus A350-1000 as transpacific expansion accelerates Philippine Airlines has welcomed its second Airbus A350-1000 into service in Manila, underscoring its ramp-up of transpacific long-haul capacity. The airline said seven additional A350-1000s are due through 2027 as it builds out the widebody network.

2026-05-31T20:56:12.800003-07:00

Philippine Airlines takes delivery of second Airbus A350-1000 as transpacific expansion accelerates

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Mukhtara Air to add an Airbus A330-300 in late 2Q26 Indonesia’s Mukhtara Air plans to take delivery of an Airbus A330-300 in late second quarter 2026, according to ch-aviation coverage. The move signals a near-term step-up in widebody capacity planning as the carrier lines up its next aircraft entry point.

2026-05-31T18:41:56.286077-07:00

Mukhtara Air to add an Airbus A330-300 in late 2Q26

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Swiss A330-300 aborts take-off at 106kt after left engine failure at New Delhi; investigators disclose engine-related causes A Swiss Airbus A330-300 bound for Zurich aborted its take-off roll at 106kt after a left-hand engine failed during departure from New Delhi in April. The aircraft was evacuated following the rejected takeoff, as Indian investigators disclosed the event details and engine-related failure context.

2026-05-31T11:09:53.769450-07:00

Swiss A330-300 aborts take-off at 106kt after left engine failure at New Delhi; investigators disclose engine-related causes

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Azul takes first Airbus A330-900 for 11-aircraft widebody order; delivery wave starts Azul has received its first factory-delivered Airbus A330-900 (acquired directly from Airbus), kicking off deliveries from an order for 11 aircraft. The induction begins after leased A330neo assets are returned, signaling Azul’s shift to an owned/ordered A330-900neo-heavy widebody plan.

2026-05-30T08:27:31.927263-07:00

Azul takes first Airbus A330-900 for 11-aircraft widebody order; delivery wave starts

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IndiGo weighs fuel hedging, cuts damp-lease exposure and evaluates older A320s after FY26 net loss as crude and Middle East disr IndiGo is considering fuel hedging to protect margins after reporting an Rs 23.96 billion net loss for FY26, with management citing INR weakness and geopolitical-driven cost pressures. The carrier is also weighing a slower capacity approach—reducing damp-lease exposure and assessing older-generation A320 utilization—while its parent approved up to $450 million for fleet and engine asset acquisitions.

2026-05-29T09:24:36.914845-07:00

IndiGo weighs fuel hedging, cuts damp-lease exposure and evaluates older A320s after FY26 net loss as crude and Middle East disr

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Sources: Up to 10 ex-Spirit Airlines A320s could be rerouted to Turkish Airlines as Airbus/Boeing delivery wait stretches With delivery timing from Airbus and Boeing still uncertain, Turkish Airlines is reportedly looking at acquiring up to 10 idle ex-Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-family aircraft to plug near-term capacity. The plan would convert a U.S. ULCC grounding into incremental fleet availability for Turkish while OEM slot constraints persist.

2026-05-29T06:26:35.890952-07:00

Sources: Up to 10 ex-Spirit Airlines A320s could be rerouted to Turkish Airlines as Airbus/Boeing delivery wait stretches

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SAA A320 turbulence probe: flight-control issues after windshear encounter lead to landing under direct law

Belavia reportedly may dismantle an Airbus A330-200 amid Belarus carrier fleet overhaul

Philippine Airlines takes delivery of second Airbus A350-1000 as transpacific expansion accelerates

Mukhtara Air to add an Airbus A330-300 in late 2Q26

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