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Boeing produced more aircraft than Airbus in August, marking the first month since 2019 that it has surpassed its European rival. The result signals a potential shift in recent production trends, though the available data does not establish whether the change will persist.
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Boeing produced more aircraft than Airbus in August, marking the first month since 2019 that it has surpassed its European rival. The result signals a potential shift in recent production trends, though the available data does not establish whether the change will persist.
Airbus Defence and Space will distribute mid-resolution optical imagery from Axelspace’s GRUS microsatellites under a new partnership aimed at broadening access to satellite data. Separately, York Space Systems unveiled the LX/V-Class, a standardized platform designed for sustained operations in very low Earth orbit.
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Lufthansa Technik Philippines and Emirates have extended their base-maintenance agreement for the airline’s Airbus A380 fleet through 2030. Heavy checks will continue in Manila, while Emirates will become the launch customer for Lufthansa Technik’s planned Clark facility, adding maintenance capacity in Asia.
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ANA and Airbus have signed a comprehensive agreement to train the next generation of pilots for the ANA Group and partner airlines, including through an Airbus-led ab-initio program in Europe. Airbus Asia Training Centre is also adding an ALSIM Airliner simulator to support airline pilot training with Singapore Flying College.
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Airbus will add an A220 full-flight simulator at its Singapore training center in 2027, supporting operators including Qantas, Korean Air and Air Niugini. The facility is being established as more than 170 A220s await delivery in Asia-Pacific, including 150 aircraft ordered by AirAsia from 2028.
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United Airlines executive Patrick Quayle says the A321XLR’s operational range does not fully match Airbus’ advertised capability. Analysis using U.S. Department of Transportation data identifies which transatlantic markets appear viable, sharpening expectations for the aircraft’s network role and deployment economics.
Mahindra Aerostructures will manufacture and supply fuselage skins for Airbus A320neo-family aircraft from its Bengaluru facility, covering rear-fuselage and tail sections for delivery to Germany. The award adds more complex aerostructure work to Airbus’s expanding Indian supply chain as the manufacturer increases sourcing and production.
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Scott Hamilton’s final day as a full-fledged participant in Leeham News and Analysis includes a Pontifications column examining what he characterizes as disturbing trends at Airbus. The available summary does not specify the trends, but marks a transition for a longstanding aerospace industry analyst.
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