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Airbus hits ~350 deliveries in H1 as output ramps, while Embraer posts its strongest Q2 deliveries in 16 years

Airbus delivered about 350 jets in the first half of the year while continuing to ramp production despite persistent supply-chain challenges. Embraer, meanwhile, reported 65 aircraft delivered in Q2 2026—its strongest quarter in 16 years—doubling commercial aviation deliveries versus the start of the year while keeping full-year guidance.

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2026-07-02T14:30:07.480315-07:00

FlightGlobal

Avolon approved to buy 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft from Frontier’s order book, securing 2026–2027 delivery slots

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2026-07-02T11:45:09.063038-07:00

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West Africa airlines push fleet moves with Airbus A319 financing and ongoing state support

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2026-07-02T05:51:53.695532-07:00

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Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases

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2026-07-02T08:29:32.351641-07:00

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Airbus hits ~350 deliveries in H1 as output ramps, while Embraer posts its strongest Q2 deliveries in 16 years Airbus delivered about 350 jets in the first half of the year while continuing to ramp production despite persistent supply-chain challenges. Embraer, meanwhile, reported 65 aircraft delivered in Q2 2026—its strongest quarter in 16 years—doubling commercial aviation deliveries versus the start of the year while keeping full-year guidance.

2026-07-02T14:30:07.480315-07:00

Airbus hits ~350 deliveries in H1 as output ramps, while Embraer posts its strongest Q2 deliveries in 16 years

FlightGlobal

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Avolon approved to buy 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft from Frontier’s order book, securing 2026–2027 delivery slots International lessor Avolon has secured parent-level approval to acquire 11 Airbus A321neos originally ordered by Frontier Airlines. Deliveries are scheduled from November 2026 through mid-2027, expanding Avolon’s order book and portfolio while securing scarce future slot availability.

2026-07-02T11:45:09.063038-07:00

Avolon approved to buy 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft from Frontier’s order book, securing 2026–2027 delivery slots

Bloomberg

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Airbus Delivered 350 Planes in First Half Amid Supply Chain Woes

2026-07-02T09:29:29.691779-07:00

Airbus Delivered 350 Planes in

FlightGlobal

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Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases Finnair’s finance chief said the oneworld carrier is benefiting from strong demand and Middle East capacity constraints. To support medium-term network plans, Finnair is sourcing as many as 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family jets and is considering aircraft leases, including wet-leases.

2026-07-02T08:29:32.351641-07:00

Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases

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Croatia Airlines targets end-2027 completion of A220-family fleet transition, with profit expected in 2028 amid Airbus capacity Croatia Airlines’ CEO Jasmin Bajic says the carrier expects to complete its fleet-wide transition to the A220 family by year-end 2027, but acknowledges it will need “a realistic dose of flexibility” given Airbus production capacity and broader supply-chain pressures. The airline also points to profit in 2028.

2026-07-02T06:31:56.440535-07:00

Croatia Airlines targets end-2027 completion of A220-family fleet transition, with profit expected in 2028 amid Airbus capacity

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West Africa airlines push fleet moves with Airbus A319 financing and ongoing state support BOAD is reported to back Côte d’Ivoire’s national carrier with a loan of more than 50 billion CFA francs (~€76 million) for the purchase of four Airbus A319. Separately, Cameroon’s Camair-Co narrowed its 2025 net loss to $8 million after receiving $12 million in government operating subsidies, while remaining unprofitable.

2026-07-02T05:51:53.695532-07:00

West Africa airlines push fleet moves with Airbus A319 financing and ongoing state support

Airline Weekly

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Airbus win streak in Europe and Asia: A321neo additions for Frontier and Starlux; SAS locks in 18 A330-900s; Brussels Airlines m Avolon is set to buy 11 Airbus A321neos tied to Frontier Airlines’ order, pending parent Bohai Leasing approval. SAS has placed a firm order for 18 A330-900 aircraft, while Starlux will lease eight additional A321neos from BOC Aviation with deliveries beginning in 2028. Brussels Airlines also marked the arrival of its eighth A320neo as part of its renewal programme.

2026-07-02T02:52:39.222944-07:00

Airbus win streak in Europe and Asia: A321neo additions for Frontier and Starlux; SAS locks in 18 A330-900s; Brussels Airlines m

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Ukraine approves new export mechanism for military technology as Saab signs Gripen E order and Airbus links to Brave1 Kyiv has approved an export framework enabling Ukrainian defense manufacturers to sell battle-tested hardware internationally, defining clearer rules for foreign partners. The same period includes Airbus Defence and Space joining Brave1’s Test in Ukraine, Saab signing for 16 Gripen E fighters for Ukraine, and parallel EU/space activity via Airbus’s Aeolus-2 wind-sensing satellite contract with ESA.

2026-07-01T22:44:37.448506-07:00

Ukraine approves new export mechanism for military technology as Saab signs Gripen E order and Airbus links to Brave1