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Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

Arkia Israeli Airlines has signed a dry-lease agreement with AerCap to add two Airbus A321-200s, its first units of the type. The move brings incremental narrowbody capacity via leasing, supported by AerCap’s aircraft placement into an operator’s near-term fleet plan.

2026-06-19T05:41:04.855803-07:00

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Qantas details Project Sunrise cabin design for Airbus A350-100ULR “hero” 22-hour Sydney–London flight

2026-06-19T04:15:27.277449-07:00

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American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment

2026-06-18T14:10:09.095875-07:00

Cathay Pacific

Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

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Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s Arkia Israeli Airlines has signed a dry-lease agreement with AerCap to add two Airbus A321-200s, its first units of the type. The move brings incremental narrowbody capacity via leasing, supported by AerCap’s aircraft placement into an operator’s near-term fleet plan.

2026-06-19T05:41:04.855803-07:00

Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

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Qantas details Project Sunrise cabin design for Airbus A350-100ULR “hero” 22-hour Sydney–London flight Qantas has released an update on the cabin design for its custom-built Airbus A350-100ULR for Project Sunrise, outlining the onboard experience its customers will enjoy on the airline’s ultra-long-haul “hero” 22-hour service. The preview focuses on how the aircraft’s interiors will be tailored for the route’s extreme duration.

2026-06-19T04:15:27.277449-07:00

Qantas details Project Sunrise cabin design for Airbus A350-100ULR “hero” 22-hour Sydney–London flight

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American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has issued requests for proposals to Airbus and Boeing to evaluate its next widebody aircraft order. The RFP is framed as a step in AA’s ongoing premium long-haul fleet refresh, including replacing 47 Boeing 777-200ERs.

2026-06-18T14:10:09.095875-07:00

American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment

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Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin Saudia has taken delivery of the first of 15 Airbus A321XLRs and moved the aircraft into revenue service. The early deployment highlights a premium, low-density cabin approach as the carrier ramps its long-range single-aisle product.

2026-06-18T11:08:08.639114-07:00

Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin

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Airbus’s 2026 delivery outlook tightens: single-aisle ramp friction threatens 700-jet target Airbus is entering 2H26 facing escalating warning signals on its single-aisle program, with industry analysis suggesting a 700-delivery target is increasingly out of reach. The picture is shaping up as a “two-program” year—one track showing better momentum, the other weighed down by lingering ramp constraints.

2026-06-18T10:20:26.456732-07:00

Airbus’s 2026 delivery outlook tightens: single-aisle ramp friction threatens 700-jet target

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First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand after CAA certification, expanding Advanced Flight’s rotorcraft services Advanced Flight has taken delivery of its first Airbus ACH160 helicopter in New Zealand, following Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certification. The handover marks the start of the operator’s next-generation rotorcraft capability for service across the country’s island routes.

2026-06-18T05:49:19.275099-07:00

First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand after CAA certification, expanding Advanced Flight’s rotorcraft services

Cathay Pacific

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Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity Cathay-owned air cargo operator Air Hong Kong has signed a long-term lease with ATSG for one converted Airbus A330 freighter (A330P2F), scheduled to integrate into its fleet in the fourth quarter. The move follows Cathay Cargo’s prior firm order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters, reinforcing a near-term buildout of its freighter footprint.

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity

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Qantas to launch nonstop Sydney–London in Oct 2027 with specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR (19–22 hours) Qantas has set an October 2027 start date for its Project Sunrise nonstop service between Sydney and London, marking the world’s longest regularly scheduled flight. The route will be flown on specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft covering 17,015 km (10,573 miles) in an estimated 19–22 hours.

2026-06-18T02:02:49.399666-07:00

Qantas to launch nonstop Sydney–London in Oct 2027 with specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR (19–22 hours)

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Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

Qantas details Project Sunrise cabin design for Airbus A350-100ULR “hero” 22-hour Sydney–London flight

American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment

Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity

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