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Reuters • Federico Maccioni, Tim Hepher

Philippine Airlines and Etihad line up major widebody deals: A350-leaning strategy for PR, record-scale 2026 order for Etihad

Philippine Airlines is preparing to split a widebody order between Boeing and Airbus, with reported plans for a firm purchase of about 10 787 Dreamliners and 10 A350s—its first Boeing buy since 2007—while continuing to ramp A350-1000 deployments to more North American cities. Separately, Etihad is reportedly nearing a strategic widebody order of up to 100 aircraft for 2026, with additional 787s under negotiation in separate reports.

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2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

AirInsight

Airbus revises 20-year forecast: demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft through 2045, with passenger projection trim

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2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00

AeroTime

Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded

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2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

Bloomberg

Airbus says Gulf carriers can rebound from Iran-war disruption

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2026-07-08T04:29:20.970756-07:00

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Philippine Airlines and Etihad line up major widebody deals: A350-leaning strategy for PR, record-scale 2026 order for Etihad Philippine Airlines is preparing to split a widebody order between Boeing and Airbus, with reported plans for a firm purchase of about 10 787 Dreamliners and 10 A350s—its first Boeing buy since 2007—while continuing to ramp A350-1000 deployments to more North American cities. Separately, Etihad is reportedly nearing a strategic widebody order of up to 100 aircraft for 2026, with additional 787s under negotiation in separate reports.

2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

Philippine Airlines and Etihad line up major widebody deals: A350-leaning strategy for PR, record-scale 2026 order for Etihad

Bloomberg

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Airbus says Gulf carriers can rebound from Iran-war disruption Airbus said it remains optimistic that airlines across the Persian Gulf will work through business disruption tied to the war in Iran and regain their role as a key growth driver for global aviation. The company framed the outlook as a recovery pathway for the region’s carrier demand and capacity momentum.

2026-07-08T04:29:20.970756-07:00

Airbus says Gulf carriers can rebound from Iran-war disruption

AirInsight

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Airbus revises 20-year forecast: demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft through 2045, with passenger projection trim Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast projects demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft between 2026 and 2045, driven by fleet renewal and continued traffic growth. The manufacturer also trimmed its passenger aircraft outlook by 1% versus last year, citing the impact of the Iran war and trade tensions on airline activity rebound post-COVID. Airbus says replacement demand is rising as fleet age distribution continues to shift.

2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00

Airbus revises 20-year forecast: demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft through 2045, with passenger projection trim

AeroTime

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Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded A ground collision at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport involved a Saudia Boeing 787-9 taxiing and an Airbus A320-214 that was parked. Reports say the 787’s left wingtip struck the PAL aircraft’s side rudder area, with both aircraft sustaining damage and being grounded. Investigators are reviewing the incident.

2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

Saudia Boeing 787-9 damages Philippine Airlines A320 tail in Manila tarmac collision; both aircraft grounded

Leeham News

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Airbus still weighing an A220 stretch (A220-500), with analysts pointing to demand and an expected entry-into-service target aro Airbus has not made a final decision on developing a stretched A220-500, but market analysis cited in multiple reports argues there is sufficient airline demand to support the program. Airbus is reportedly discussing configurations for the 165–180-seat variant and aims for an EIS target before 2032, with a formal launch window discussed for the coming autumn.

2026-07-08T00:30:00.148905-07:00

Airbus still weighing an A220 stretch (A220-500), with analysts pointing to demand and an expected entry-into-service target aro

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US CBP AMO orders 10 Airbus Helicopters H125 light single helicopters in follow-on contract US Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Maritime Operations (CBP AMO) has finalized a contract for 10 Airbus Helicopters H125 intermediate single-engine helicopters. The aircraft will support law enforcement, border security, and public safety missions, building on CBP’s existing light-single helicopter fleet.

2026-07-08T00:29:24.483183-07:00

US CBP AMO orders 10 Airbus Helicopters H125 light single helicopters in follow-on contract

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Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form JV for hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powertrain Airbus said it will form a joint venture with MTU Aero Engines to develop and commercialize a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The move follows an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025, with the JV set to begin work in 2027 by pooling development resources.

2026-07-07T08:52:44.406131-07:00

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form JV for hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powertrain

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Discover to wet-lease A320neo capacity for 3Q26 as capacity planning shifts Discover Airlines plans to secure additional short-to-medium term capacity via a wet lease of Airbus A320neo aircraft for 3Q26, according to Commercial Aviation News reporting. The move highlights how the carrier is managing future seat supply through leased capacity rather than relying solely on its own fleet plan.

2026-07-07T08:45:49.362415-07:00

Discover to wet-lease A320neo capacity for 3Q26 as capacity planning shifts