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JAL selects SES for multi-orbit inflight connectivity on 40+ widebodies via line-fit and retrofit

Japan Airlines will deploy SES’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution across more than 40 widebody aircraft, using both line-fit and retrofit installations. The rollout is planned across Airbus and Boeing platforms, expanding multi-orbit IFC coverage beyond a single fleet type.

2026-04-13T23:14:49.505568-07:00

Delta Air Lines

Delta to make new A350-1000 Delta One suites 100% PRM accessible; suite refresh expands to A330-200/300

2026-04-13T06:07:50.285697-07:00

Breitflyte

Aer Lingus launches inaugural Dublin–Raleigh-Durham (RDU) nonstop, up to five weekly flights with A321XLR

2026-04-13T12:23:49.808456-07:00

AeroTime

Qantas’ first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR exits Toulouse final assembly; Heathrow–Perth nonstops progress

2026-04-13T04:57:18.563437-07:00

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JAL selects SES for multi-orbit inflight connectivity on 40+ widebodies via line-fit and retrofit Japan Airlines will deploy SES’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution across more than 40 widebody aircraft, using both line-fit and retrofit installations. The rollout is planned across Airbus and Boeing platforms, expanding multi-orbit IFC coverage beyond a single fleet type.

2026-04-13T23:14:49.505568-07:00

JAL selects SES for multi-orbit inflight connectivity on 40+ widebodies via line-fit and retrofit

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Rotortrade sells first Airbus H160 helicopter in Argentina, introducing type to the Southern Cone market Rotortrade has completed the first sale of an Airbus Helicopters H160 in Argentina, bringing the type to a new Southern Cone market. The deal signals expanding rotorcraft distribution in Latin America and adds another operator base for H160 support and sustainment activity in the region.

2026-04-13T15:08:19.571866-07:00

Rotortrade sells first Airbus H160 helicopter in Argentina, introducing type to the Southern Cone market

Breitflyte

Aer Lingus launches inaugural Dublin–Raleigh-Durham (RDU) nonstop, up to five weekly flights with A321XLR Aer Lingus inaugurated nonstop service between Dublin (DUB) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU) on April 23, operating up to five times weekly using an Airbus A321XLR. The carrier says Dublin will also provide seamless onward connections to the UK and Europe.

2026-04-13T12:23:49.808456-07:00

Aer Lingus launches inaugural Dublin–Raleigh-Durham (RDU) nonstop, up to five weekly flights with A321XLR

Delta Air Lines

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Delta to make new A350-1000 Delta One suites 100% PRM accessible; suite refresh expands to A330-200/300 Delta says its next-generation Delta One suite debut on forthcoming Airbus A350-1000s will be 100% PRM accessible. The carrier also will refresh its Delta One product across the Airbus A330-200/300 fleet, marking the first wide-ranging business-class upgrade in nearly a decade. Seat availability is expected in early 2027, with longer beds and bigger screens.

2026-04-13T06:07:50.285697-07:00

Delta to make new A350-1000 Delta One suites 100% PRM accessible; suite refresh expands to A330-200/300

AeroTime

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Qantas’ first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR exits Toulouse final assembly; Heathrow–Perth nonstops progress Qantas has unveiled its first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR, rolling off Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse and entering ground and flight testing (registered F-WZNK). Delivery is targeted for late 2026 ahead of the launch of ultra-long-range services. The airline also says demand remains strong for Heathrow–Perth direct departures that avoid the Gulf, with routes of up to 22 hours.

2026-04-13T04:57:18.563437-07:00

Qantas’ first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR exits Toulouse final assembly; Heathrow–Perth nonstops progress

Air Data News

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Tupolev unveils Tu-454 widebody long-haul concept with PD-26 engine plan Tupolev has presented the Tu-454, a twin-engine long-haul widebody concept positioned between the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, targeting about 250–350 passengers. The project was shown alongside an expectation it will use the PD-26 engines under development, but technical detail and timelines remain limited.

2026-04-12T04:33:27.158291-07:00

Tupolev unveils Tu-454 widebody long-haul concept with PD-26 engine plan

AeroTime

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Airbus hits 500th A220 handover as March deliveries rebound—Q1 still down 16% amid engine constraints Airbus delivered its 500th A220—after handing over 60 jets in March as A350 and A330 output accelerated and the manufacturer booked 331 orders. However, first-quarter deliveries totaled 114 jets, down 16% year-on-year, with Pratt & Whitney engine constraints still weighing on narrowbody/A220 production.

2026-04-10T03:33:15.774709-07:00

Airbus hits 500th A220 handover as March deliveries rebound—Q1 still down 16% amid engine constraints

Airways Magazine

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Airbus logs 331 gross orders in March 2026 and delivers 60 aircraft as A320neo output softens Airbus logged 331 gross orders (10 cancellations) and delivered 60 aircraft in March 2026, lifting its visible backlog to 9,087. March handovers comprised 48 narrowbodies and 12 widebodies — led by 24 A321neos and 17 A320neos — while quarterly deliveries slipped to 114 from 136 year‑ago.

2026-04-09T09:07:17.601232-07:00

Airbus logs 331 gross orders in March 2026 and delivers 60 aircraft as A320neo output softens

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JAL selects SES for multi-orbit inflight connectivity on 40+ widebodies via line-fit and retrofit

Delta to make new A350-1000 Delta One suites 100% PRM accessible; suite refresh expands to A330-200/300

Aer Lingus launches inaugural Dublin–Raleigh-Durham (RDU) nonstop, up to five weekly flights with A321XLR

Qantas’ first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR exits Toulouse final assembly; Heathrow–Perth nonstops progress

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