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FAA compliance slip: Airbus asks to extend A220 deadline for secondary cockpit barriers after certification and supply-chain del

Airbus has requested an extension to the FAA deadline of 31 July to introduce secondary cockpit barriers on A220 aircraft. The manufacturer cites certification delays and supply-chain hold-ups that have prevented it from completing the required modifications, echoing a similar request from Horizon Air.

2026-04-28T16:34:35.356008-07:00

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Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

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Airbus and Thales’ space units post Q1 growth ahead of planned merger; satellite telecom stress appears easing

2026-04-28T12:57:22.539054-07:00

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Tata–Airbus C-295 production in India breaks HAL’s state monopoly in ~$2B transport deal

2026-04-28T13:34:25.265237-07:00

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FAA compliance slip: Airbus asks to extend A220 deadline for secondary cockpit barriers after certification and supply-chain del Airbus has requested an extension to the FAA deadline of 31 July to introduce secondary cockpit barriers on A220 aircraft. The manufacturer cites certification delays and supply-chain hold-ups that have prevented it from completing the required modifications, echoing a similar request from Horizon Air.

2026-04-28T16:34:35.356008-07:00

FAA compliance slip: Airbus asks to extend A220 deadline for secondary cockpit barriers after certification and supply-chain del

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Airbus will not have A220 ‘secondary’ cockpit barriers ready by FAA’s July deadline

2026-04-28T16:34:35.356008-07:00

Airbus will not have A220 ‘sec

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Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan China’s Spring Airlines says it is targeting a fleet of 200 aircraft by 2031 and around 300 by 2035, maintaining an all-Airbus narrowbody strategy, vice president Zhang Wuan said at Routes Asia 2026, according to Aviation Week.

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan

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China's Spring Airlines targets 300 aircraft by 2035

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

China's Spring Airlines target

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France grounds most A400M activity after Spain crash, relying on Air Force “essential operations” to support Africa and Iraq mis France has restricted flights of its Airbus A400M following a deadly crash in Spain. With operational needs in Africa and Iraq, the French Air Force is expected to remain as the sole service flying the military transport plane for “essential operations.”

2026-04-28T13:34:25.392938-07:00

France grounds most A400M activity after Spain crash, relying on Air Force “essential operations” to support Africa and Iraq mis

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Tata–Airbus C-295 production in India breaks HAL’s state monopoly in ~$2B transport deal India is opening military transport aircraft production beyond Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), enabling Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) to partner with Airbus to build the C-295 to replace aging Avro transports. The move underpins a reported $2 billion deal and reshapes India’s defense airlift industrial footprint.

2026-04-28T13:34:25.265237-07:00

Tata–Airbus C-295 production in India breaks HAL’s state monopoly in ~$2B transport deal

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Airbus flags potential A400M engine technical bug Airbus warned of a technical bug that could affect engines on its A400M fleet. The issue raises new reliability, maintenance and in-service support considerations for operators and highlights ongoing scrutiny around propulsion performance as aircraft availability becomes mission-critical.

2026-04-28T13:34:25.224859-07:00

Airbus flags potential A400M engine technical bug

Space Intel Report

Airbus and Thales’ space units post Q1 growth ahead of planned merger; satellite telecom stress appears easing Airbus and Thales Group’s space divisions reported higher revenue for the three months ending 31 March, supporting momentum toward a proposed combination with Leonardo to form a major European space prime. The companies also pointed to satellite telecom crises as largely resolved.

2026-04-28T12:57:22.539054-07:00

Airbus and Thales’ space units post Q1 growth ahead of planned merger; satellite telecom stress appears easing

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