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Lebanon’s MEA targets 2H26 for first A330neo and A321XLR entries

Middle East Airlines (MEA) expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A330neo and first A321XLR in the second half of 2026, signaling a dual-track widebody and long-range narrowbody upgrade. The plan places MEA alongside the growing set of carriers rolling out A321XLR services for thin, extended-range routes.

2026-06-15T22:32:39.707708-07:00

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AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City

2026-06-15T20:22:24.395556-07:00

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LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

2026-06-15T11:18:02.515299-07:00

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EasyJet A320 takeoff investigation: aircraft departed using too short a runway distance, overshot runway end and flew 20m above

2026-06-15T08:22:47.355169-07:00

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Royal Air Maroc wet-leases A330neo widebody to add capacity Royal Air Maroc is increasing capacity by bringing in wet-leased Airbus A330neo widebodies. The move highlights the airline’s near-term reliance on leased aircraft to balance widebody availability and route/network plans, rather than waiting strictly for owned deliveries.

2026-06-16T06:50:40.213556-07:00

Royal Air Maroc wet-leases A330neo widebody to add capacity

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Lebanon’s MEA targets 2H26 for first A330neo and A321XLR entries Middle East Airlines (MEA) expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A330neo and first A321XLR in the second half of 2026, signaling a dual-track widebody and long-range narrowbody upgrade. The plan places MEA alongside the growing set of carriers rolling out A321XLR services for thin, extended-range routes.

2026-06-15T22:32:39.707708-07:00

Lebanon’s MEA targets 2H26 for first A330neo and A321XLR entries

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AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City AVi8 Air Capital plans to launch a branded ACMI franchise airline, Avi8 Airways, stationing it at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. The operator will provide additional wet-lease capacity in Southeast Asia using An A320-200 fleet and A321-200 (P2F) aircraft.

2026-06-15T20:22:24.395556-07:00

AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City

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LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy LATAM is evaluating the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X to replace its future Boeing 777 fleet, signaling a major long-haul fleet decision ahead of the 777X’s certification and delivery ramp. The move comes as LATAM continues to navigate the wider widebody timetable set by the Boeing 777X and 787 programs.

2026-06-15T11:18:02.515299-07:00

LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

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EasyJet A320 takeoff investigation: aircraft departed using too short a runway distance, overshot runway end and flew 20m above A new investigation into a London Luton takeoff involving an EasyJet Airbus A320 says the crew used a takeoff distance that left insufficient runway margin. The aircraft became airborne over the very end of the runway and reached only about 20 meters height before the pilots recognized the situation.

2026-06-15T08:22:47.355169-07:00

EasyJet A320 takeoff investigation: aircraft departed using too short a runway distance, overshot runway end and flew 20m above

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Avincis signs deal for up to 15 more Airbus H145 helicopters, with deliveries from 2028-2031 European air ambulance and offshore transport operator Avincis has agreed with Airbus for up to 15 additional Airbus H145 helicopters, to expand its light-twin fleet. Deliveries are scheduled from 2028 through 2031, supporting HEMS and offshore transport operations across Northern Europe, Italy and Spain.

2026-06-15T01:31:17.250133-07:00

Avincis signs deal for up to 15 more Airbus H145 helicopters, with deliveries from 2028-2031

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Airbus, Boeing and LNA challenge blended-wing-body case; JetZero and Natilus defend design economics A Leeham News analysis reports Airbus, Boeing and LNA have raised doubts about the operational and economic benefits of blended wing body (BWB) concepts. JetZero and Natilus counter by arguing the design can deliver advantages—while the industry’s BWB value proposition continues to be debated.

2026-06-15T00:29:54.822198-07:00

Airbus, Boeing and LNA challenge blended-wing-body case; JetZero and Natilus defend design economics

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Air New Zealand weighs A320ceo fleet renewal as engine crisis eases Air New Zealand is exploring renewal options for its Airbus A320ceo fleet as the broader engine crisis moves toward resolution. The shift signals operators’ reassessment of near- to mid-term narrowbody capacity planning and aircraft replacement timing after grounding-driven disruptions.

2026-06-14T22:47:01.124940-07:00

Air New Zealand weighs A320ceo fleet renewal as engine crisis eases

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Lebanon’s MEA targets 2H26 for first A330neo and A321XLR entries

AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City

LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

EasyJet A320 takeoff investigation: aircraft departed using too short a runway distance, overshot runway end and flew 20m above

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