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Airbus Global Market Forecast to 2045: 42,060 new aircraft demand; passenger growth trimmed on Iran/tariffs

Airbus’ latest rolling 20-year Global Market Forecast projects demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft from 2026-2045. It slightly cut its passenger aircraft projection versus last year, attributing the 1% downward revision to the impact of the Iran war and trade tensions, while forecasting a higher share of demand for fleet replacement.

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

AeroTime

Saudia Boeing 787-9 Strikes Philippine Airlines A320 Tail on NAIA Apron; both aircraft damaged and 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

Leeham News

Airbus weighs launching an A220-500 stretch version—potential EIS target before ~2032

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

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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 Global Market Forecast to 2045: 42,060 new aircraft demand; passenger growth trimmed on Iran/tariffs Airbus’ latest rolling 20-year Global Market Forecast projects demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft from 2026-2045. It slightly cut its passenger aircraft projection versus last year, attributing the 1% downward revision to the impact of the Iran war and trade tensions, while forecasting a higher share of demand for fleet replacement.

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

Airbus Global Market Forecast to 2045: 42,060 new aircraft demand; passenger growth trimmed on Iran/tariffs

AeroTime

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Saudia Boeing 787-9 Strikes Philippine Airlines A320 Tail on NAIA Apron; both aircraft damaged and grounded A ground collision at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport involved a Saudia Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxiing for ground operations and a parked Philippine Airlines Airbus A320-214. Authorities are investigating; reports indicate no passengers or crew were hurt, but both aircraft sustained damage and were grounded.

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

Saudia Boeing 787-9 Strikes Philippine Airlines A320 Tail on NAIA Apron; both aircraft damaged and grounded

Leeham News

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Airbus weighs launching an A220-500 stretch version—potential EIS target before ~2032 Multiple market and industry analyses suggest there is sufficient airline demand to justify Airbus starting the A220-500, a stretched variant projected at roughly 165–180 seats. Airbus is also reportedly assessing technical configurations and has not yet made a final launch decision, with some estimates pointing to an EIS around ~2032.

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

Airbus weighs launching an A220-500 stretch version—potential EIS target before ~2032

FlightGlobal

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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

Airbus

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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

ch-aviation

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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

AeroTime

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Syrian president says country plans to order eight Airbus aircraft during Macron visit During a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa said the country plans to order eight Airbus aircraft. The announcement links Damascus’ fleet intentions to a high-level French engagement, signaling potential near-term aircraft procurement discussions.

2026-07-07T07:59:03.746146-07:00

Syrian president says country plans to order eight Airbus aircraft during Macron visit