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China Eastern signs $15.802bn deal for 101 A320neo-family jets, deliveries 2028–2032

China Eastern signed a $15.802 billion deal with Airbus for 101 A320neo-family jets (A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR) with staged deliveries from 2028–2032, including 9 in 2028, 19 in 2029 and 30 in 2030, extending its narrowbody pipeline as COMAC's C919 production ramps slowly.

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GOL opens selection for Airbus A330-900 (A330neo) captains GOL has opened selection for captains for its incoming Airbus A330-900 (A330neo), seeking pilots with A330 experience. Applications are open through 31 May 2026. The recruitment supports GOL’s push to operate international twin‑aisle routes with the A330neo.

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GOL opens selection for Airbus A330-900 (A330neo) captains

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Airbus A321 — Data-driven market and fleet analysis The Airbus A321 is analyzed through fleet, order and utilization data to benchmark variant demand (neo, LR, XLR), production and delivery dynamics, and economic performance versus other single-aisles. The report highlights where airlines are upgauging capacity and which markets drive A321 adoption.

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China Eastern signs $15.802bn deal for 101 A320neo-family jets, deliveries 2028–2032 China Eastern signed a $15.802 billion deal with Airbus for 101 A320neo-family jets (A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR) with staged deliveries from 2028–2032, including 9 in 2028, 19 in 2029 and 30 in 2030, extending its narrowbody pipeline as COMAC's C919 production ramps slowly.

2026-03-25T05:20:39.790700-07:00

China Eastern signs $15.802bn deal for 101 A320neo-family jets, deliveries 2028–2032

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Airbus at a Crossroads: Mapping its post‑A380 product‑development strategy Airbus is concluding an intense decade of flight testing and derivative development that began with the A380, leaving an impending void in its product‑development roadmap. The company must decide whether to prioritise derivative stretches, clean‑sheet designs or technology‑led platforms to sustain innovation and industrial throughput.

2026-03-24T13:14:39.866148-07:00

Airbus at a Crossroads: Mapping its post‑A380 product‑development strategy

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Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead 2025 marked a turning point in the decades‑long Airbus–Boeing narrowbody rivalry: Boeing won more sales while Airbus took the delivery lead, changing the operational balance carriers must weigh. Airlines are increasingly leaning to Airbus for fleet commonality, efficiency and flexibility as they plan long‑term renewals.

2026-03-24T13:14:35.669531-07:00

Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead

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AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, deliveries from 2028 to support Frontier fleet modernisation AerCap has ordered 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, with deliveries beginning in 2028. The lessor says the deal — which includes 55 new firm commitments — is linked to fleet modernisation at US low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines, expanding AerCap's narrowbody placement pipeline.

2026-03-24T12:54:52.185868-07:00

AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, deliveries from 2028 to support Frontier fleet modernisation

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Air Baltic confirms A220-300 (YL‑AAO) written off after maintenance incident Air Baltic has confirmed that one of its early Airbus A220‑300s, registration YL‑AAO, was written off after a maintenance incident last year. The twinjet was delivered in March 2019 and its arrival previously took the carrier’s A220 fleet to 15 aircraft.

2026-03-24T12:54:51.882545-07:00

Air Baltic confirms A220-300 (YL‑AAO) written off after maintenance incident

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Airbus confirms feasibility of 100‑seat ZEROe hydrogen fuel‑cell airliner concept Airbus says work on its 100‑seat ZEROe hydrogen fuel‑cell aircraft concept and its associated hydrogen fuel‑cell powertrain has progressed, and the concept's feasibility was confirmed at the turn of the year. The update signals continued OEM investment in hydrogen for mid‑market and regional decarbonisation.

2026-03-24T12:54:46.854318-07:00

Airbus confirms feasibility of 100‑seat ZEROe hydrogen fuel‑cell airliner concept

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China Eastern signs $15.802bn deal for 101 A320neo-family jets, deliveries 2028–2032

Airbus A321 — Data-driven market and fleet analysis

Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead

Airbus at a Crossroads: Mapping its post‑A380 product‑development strategy

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