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JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220

JetBlue has unveiled “Blueprint II,” a refreshed version of its iconic see-through Blueprint branding, applied to a brand-new Airbus A220. The move signals a renewed focus on aircraft and brand visibility as the carrier continues to lean on its A220 fleet identity.

2026-05-19T11:04:46.242515-07:00

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Airbus cuts 10% non-industrial spending as engine shortages and logistics delays depress earnings and defer deliveries

2026-05-19T06:10:20.941565-07:00

Breaking Defense

Italy signs for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers to replace KC-767 fleet under €1.39–€1.6B procurement plan

2026-05-19T09:10:26.446797-07:00

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Lufthansa Technik and Airbus to develop and certify AeroSHARK riblet film for the A330ceo wing and empennage

2026-05-19T02:39:37.351082-07:00

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JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220 JetBlue has unveiled “Blueprint II,” a refreshed version of its iconic see-through Blueprint branding, applied to a brand-new Airbus A220. The move signals a renewed focus on aircraft and brand visibility as the carrier continues to lean on its A220 fleet identity.

2026-05-19T11:04:46.242515-07:00

JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220

Breaking Defense

Italy signs for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers to replace KC-767 fleet under €1.39–€1.6B procurement plan Italy has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract for six A330 MRTT tankers, with integrated logistical support, valued around €1.39B (reported $1.6B). The buy is set to replace Rome’s KC-767 fleet (four aircraft delivered in 2012) and follows earlier intent to pursue the Boeing KC-46.

2026-05-19T09:10:26.446797-07:00

Italy signs for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers to replace KC-767 fleet under €1.39–€1.6B procurement plan

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Airbus cuts 10% non-industrial spending as engine shortages and logistics delays depress earnings and defer deliveries Airbus is ordering a 10% cut to non-industrial corporate spending as aircraft pile up without engines at its factories and first-quarter earnings come under pressure. The cost actions come alongside continued constraints on engine deliveries and supply-chain throughput, forcing Airbus to defer jet deliveries while keeping main assembly lines running.

2026-05-19T06:10:20.941565-07:00

Airbus cuts 10% non-industrial spending as engine shortages and logistics delays depress earnings and defer deliveries

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Lufthansa Technik and Airbus to develop and certify AeroSHARK riblet film for the A330ceo wing and empennage Lufthansa Technik and Airbus will extend the AeroSHARK riblet film application on the Airbus A330ceo beyond the initial scope, targeting installation on the wing and horizontal/vertical stabilizers. The partners will develop and certify Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK material for those primary aerodynamic surfaces.

2026-05-19T02:39:37.351082-07:00

Lufthansa Technik and Airbus to develop and certify AeroSHARK riblet film for the A330ceo wing and empennage

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Airprox investigation finds Turkish A330F climbed without ATC clearance, losing separation with Flydubai 737 MAX Indian investigators found that the crew of a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 freighter initiated an in-flight climb without air traffic clearance, triggering a loss of separation with a Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 9. The aircraft were less than 1,000 ft apart during the incident.

2026-05-19T02:11:17.033317-07:00

Airprox investigation finds Turkish A330F climbed without ATC clearance, losing separation with Flydubai 737 MAX

FlightGlobal

Indonesia inducts Rafale fighters, A400M MRTT airlifter and Falcon 8X in Jakarta On May 18, Indonesia’s Air Force (TNI-AU) formally accepted and inducted a new batch of aircraft at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, including six Dassault Rafale (four two-seat and two single-seat) plus an Airbus A400M MRTT and four Falcon 8X jets. The handover also showcased integration-ready combat capability with Meteor and AASM Hammer weapons.

2026-05-18T22:24:06.519735-07:00

Indonesia inducts Rafale fighters, A400M MRTT airlifter and Falcon 8X in Jakarta

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Pan Am targets 2027 entry with Airbus A320neos; explores Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 expansion options US startup Pan Am is aiming for a 2027 debut plan centered on Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, while considering additional fleet routes with Airbus A220s and Embraer E2s. The concept points to a staged fleet strategy spanning narrowbody and smaller narrowbody/upper-regional segments.

2026-05-18T11:08:56.479988-07:00

Pan Am targets 2027 entry with Airbus A320neos; explores Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 expansion options

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Reports: Airbus revises bid for Biman Bangladesh Airlines after Boeing order, pitching A350 and A321neo Local media, citing industry and airline sources, say Airbus has revised a long-term proposal for Biman Bangladesh Airlines following the carrier’s recent Boeing order. The updated offer reportedly includes Airbus A350 long-haul and A321neo narrowbody aircraft as Biman evaluates its next fleet step.

2026-05-18T07:43:55.482072-07:00

Reports: Airbus revises bid for Biman Bangladesh Airlines after Boeing order, pitching A350 and A321neo

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JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220

Airbus cuts 10% non-industrial spending as engine shortages and logistics delays depress earnings and defer deliveries

Italy signs for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers to replace KC-767 fleet under €1.39–€1.6B procurement plan

Lufthansa Technik and Airbus to develop and certify AeroSHARK riblet film for the A330ceo wing and empennage

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