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Matthieu Louvot to lead Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even departs; Harlan Simpkins named head of CBAA

Matthieu Louvot will succeed Bruno Even as CEO of Airbus Helicopters, while Harlan Simpkins has been appointed head of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA). The dual leadership changes affect a global rotorcraft OEM and a national business aviation trade body.

2026-03-02T03:37:27.380912-08:00

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Air Astana places firm order for 25 A320neo-family jets (majority A321LRs) and 25 purchase rights

2026-03-02T01:35:13.554874-08:00

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Rolls‑Royce rejects open‑rotor for narrowbodies, unveils ducted UltraFan 30 candidate

2026-03-02T02:26:22.607355-08:00

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Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ

2026-03-01T14:53:47.712099-08:00

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Matthieu Louvot to lead Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even departs; Harlan Simpkins named head of CBAA Matthieu Louvot will succeed Bruno Even as CEO of Airbus Helicopters, while Harlan Simpkins has been appointed head of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA). The dual leadership changes affect a global rotorcraft OEM and a national business aviation trade body.

2026-03-02T03:37:27.380912-08:00

Matthieu Louvot to lead Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even departs; Harlan Simpkins named head of CBAA

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NATO next‑generation rotorcraft project finalises ~90% of requirements as RfP nears; Boeing re‑emerges as potential bidder A six‑member NATO programme to develop a next‑generation military rotorcraft has agreed roughly 90% of its requirements ahead of a planned request for proposals to industry this summer. The milestone narrows design scope, accelerates the procurement timetable and has reopened the field to major OEMs, with Boeing re‑emerging as a possible bidder.

2026-03-02T02:26:22.982794-08:00

NATO next‑generation rotorcraft project finalises ~90% of requirements as RfP nears; Boeing re‑emerges as potential bidder

FlightGlobal

Rolls‑Royce rejects open‑rotor for narrowbodies, unveils ducted UltraFan 30 candidate Rolls‑Royce has voiced scepticism about open‑rotor technology and unveiled a ducted UltraFan 30 candidate aimed at future narrowbody programmes. Airbus remains interested in CFM International’s fuel‑saving RISE open‑rotor concept but has not committed to adopting the technology.

2026-03-02T02:26:22.607355-08:00

Rolls‑Royce rejects open‑rotor for narrowbodies, unveils ducted UltraFan 30 candidate

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Air Astana places firm order for 25 A320neo-family jets (majority A321LRs) and 25 purchase rights Air Astana has signed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft — five A320neos and 20 A321neos — plus 25 purchase rights, its largest direct Airbus purchase; the carrier expects most frames to be A321LRs and recently ordered 15 Boeing 787-9s.

2026-03-02T01:35:13.554874-08:00

Air Astana places firm order for 25 A320neo-family jets (majority A321LRs) and 25 purchase rights

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Yemenia says Airbus order remains on track as carrier rebuilds amid recovery efforts Yemenia says its planned Airbus order remains on track as the carrier undertakes fleet rebuilding amid ongoing recovery efforts. The airline's confirmation marks a tangible step toward restoring air services and fleet capacity, and signals momentum in broader recovery efforts across its network.

2026-03-01T21:51:26.511178-08:00

Yemenia says Airbus order remains on track as carrier rebuilds amid recovery efforts

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Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ Japan Airlines has taken delivery of its 11th Airbus A350-1000, registered JA11WJ, as part of a continuing widebody fleet modernisation. The arrival expands JAL's operational A350-1000 fleet, supporting replacement of older widebodies and adding long‑haul capacity.

2026-03-01T14:53:47.712099-08:00

Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ

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Delta exercises 34 A321neo options, backlog rises to 98; fleet to 189 with deliveries from 2029 Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 Airbus A321neo aircraft, increasing its A321neo backlog to 98 (firm orders reported at 97) and growing its fleet of the type to 189. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2029 as Delta advances its narrowbody fleet modernization.

2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00

Delta exercises 34 A321neo options, backlog rises to 98; fleet to 189 with deliveries from 2029

Ars Technica

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NASA overhauls Artemis: cancels Boeing SLS upgrade, defers Artemis III and adds Earth‑orbit lander test NASA announced a major revision to Artemis architecture: it is canceling a multibillion‑dollar Boeing upgrade to the SLS, adding a new Earth‑orbit lunar‑lander test mission, and deferring the previously planned Artemis III crewed lunar landing as the agency recalibrates schedule and risk.

2026-02-27T07:12:58.610675-08:00

NASA overhauls Artemis: cancels Boeing SLS upgrade, defers Artemis III and adds Earth‑orbit lander test

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Matthieu Louvot to lead Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even departs; Harlan Simpkins named head of CBAA

Air Astana places firm order for 25 A320neo-family jets (majority A321LRs) and 25 purchase rights

Rolls‑Royce rejects open‑rotor for narrowbodies, unveils ducted UltraFan 30 candidate

Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ

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