German Airways has completed the acquisition and financing of five E190 regional jets, advancing its fleet expansion program. Separately, Airbus says Pratt & Whitney-related technical issues that grounded numerous A220s have largely been resolved, with affected aircraft expected to return to service before year-end.
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German Airways has completed the acquisition and financing of five E190 regional jets, advancing its fleet expansion program. Separately, Airbus says Pratt & Whitney-related technical issues that grounded numerous A220s have largely been resolved, with affected aircraft expected to return to service before year-end.
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Airbus has completed ground vibration testing on the A350F, exposing the freighter to controlled oscillations to validate its structural and aeroelastic models. The campaign is a mandatory certification step ahead of the aircraft’s maiden flight, with two A350Fs planned for certification work.
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A late-May incident at GKN Aerospace’s California window factory halted production after an overheating tank prompted fears of an explosion and the evacuation of roughly 50,000 nearby residents. The disruption has reduced window availability for both Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft supply chains.
Jin Air is scheduled to take delivery of an A321-200 transferred from Asiana Airlines on September 10, 2026, according to South Korean outlet iNews24. The aircraft would mark the low-cost carrier’s first Airbus jet and introduce the A321ceo to its fleet.
Boeing received a two-notch upgrade from BNP Paribas to Outperform, with the bank citing improving free cash flow, progress on aircraft certifications and easing defense risks. The shift comes as Boeing and Airbus report stronger delivery performance, although Airbus continues to lead in orders and total deliveries.
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The British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) has warned of a serious, potentially catastrophic fault that could shut down engines on popular Airbus aircraft. The union represents pilots at airlines including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and easyJet, placing the issue across several major UK operators.
Hisdesat selected Airbus and Thales Alenia Space to build SpainSat NG-III, while Eutelsat and Poland advanced cooperation on Europe’s IRIS² secure communications program. Separately, SES agreed to support Starlab’s commercial space station and provide multi-orbit connectivity across LATAM Airlines’ Airbus and Embraer fleet.
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A chemical incident that halted production at a GKN Aerospace plant south of Los Angeles has intensified a global shortage of cockpit and cabin windows. Boeing, airlines and maintenance providers are limiting replacements to essential cases as lead times lengthen and prices rise across multiple aircraft programs.
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