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IAI readies Trent-powered A330-300 freighter conversion for maiden flight; certification targeted by year-end

Israel Aerospace Industries has completed key structural work on its Airbus A330-300 freighter conversion, with an expected maiden flight “over the next few weeks.” The company is targeting certification by the end of this year, adding a forward-cargo-door configuration to the Trent-powered airframe.

2026-05-06T03:54:23.420219-07:00

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Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU

2026-05-06T03:15:47.712390-07:00

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Airbus to announce AirAsia A220 deal in Canada: up to 150 jets at Mirabel on May 6

2026-05-05T11:55:35.694417-07:00

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DART Aerospace extends FAA approval for Cable Cutter kit on Airbus H145/BK117D3

2026-05-05T12:11:51.801301-07:00

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IAI readies Trent-powered A330-300 freighter conversion for maiden flight; certification targeted by year-end Israel Aerospace Industries has completed key structural work on its Airbus A330-300 freighter conversion, with an expected maiden flight “over the next few weeks.” The company is targeting certification by the end of this year, adding a forward-cargo-door configuration to the Trent-powered airframe.

2026-05-06T03:54:23.420219-07:00

IAI readies Trent-powered A330-300 freighter conversion for maiden flight; certification targeted by year-end

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Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU Airbus will provide technical support, training and advisory services to Nigeria under a new memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening the country’s aviation sector. The agreement positions Airbus to support capability-building beyond aircraft sales, focusing on operational and workforce development.

2026-05-06T03:15:47.712390-07:00

Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU

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Airbus readies first three C295W Maritime Surveillance Aircraft for Spain ahead of maiden flight Airbus has completed the first three Airbus C295W Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) for the Spanish Air Force at its Seville production site. The airframes are now in advanced completion status and are set to roll out for the first flight, marking the program’s near-term move toward entry into service.

2026-05-05T13:22:27.240547-07:00

Airbus readies first three C295W Maritime Surveillance Aircraft for Spain ahead of maiden flight

Vertical Mag

DART Aerospace extends FAA approval for Cable Cutter kit on Airbus H145/BK117D3 DART Aerospace has received an extended FAA STC for its DART Cable Cutter Kit on Airbus Helicopters H145 and BK117D3 configurations. The certification broadens the approved installation envelope for the system intended to improve helicopter safety during wire strike events and supports additional certified upgrade pathways.

2026-05-05T12:11:51.801301-07:00

DART Aerospace extends FAA approval for Cable Cutter kit on Airbus H145/BK117D3

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Airbus to announce AirAsia A220 deal in Canada: up to 150 jets at Mirabel on May 6 Airbus is set to hold a major media event in Montreal on May 6 focused on a landmark A220 order from AirAsia, potentially for around 150 aircraft. The likely award would revive A220 momentum and add scale as Airbus and its production plans face ongoing capacity constraints.

2026-05-05T11:55:35.694417-07:00

Airbus to announce AirAsia A220 deal in Canada: up to 150 jets at Mirabel on May 6

AirInsight

Frontier’s Q1 2026 profit squeeze and fleet reset: $272M GAAP loss tied to A320neo lease early-termination and TSA fee reserve Frontier reported a GAAP net loss of $272 million for Q1 2026, driven by two one-time items: a $139 million early-termination charge for leases on 24 A320neo aircraft and a $73 million TSA fee reserve linked to a court ruling on unused tickets. Management also framed the results around a major fleet-rightsizing push.

2026-05-05T07:46:26.627053-07:00

Frontier’s Q1 2026 profit squeeze and fleet reset: $272M GAAP loss tied to A320neo lease early-termination and TSA fee reserve

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Azorra buys DAE’s Airbus A220-300 orderbook for eight PW1500G-powered jets Azorra, the Florida-based lessor, has acquired Dubai Aerospace Enterprise’s (DAE) inherited orderbook for eight Airbus A220-300s. The package includes two aircraft currently on lease to TAAG Angola Airlines, with all jets powered by Pratt & Whitney’s PW1500G.

2026-05-05T06:33:02.427995-07:00

Azorra buys DAE’s Airbus A220-300 orderbook for eight PW1500G-powered jets

DefenseNews.com

Germany presses Airbus for a precise fix plan to unblock repeated A400M delivery delays Germany has urged Airbus to provide a specific, detailed plan to resolve persistent issues that have repeatedly pushed back deliveries of its new military transporter, the A400M. The move signals heightened pressure on Airbus to stabilize the programme’s schedule and address root causes of the setbacks.

2026-05-05T04:24:14.425578-07:00

Germany presses Airbus for a precise fix plan to unblock repeated A400M delivery delays

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IAI readies Trent-powered A330-300 freighter conversion for maiden flight; certification targeted by year-end

Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU

Airbus to announce AirAsia A220 deal in Canada: up to 150 jets at Mirabel on May 6

DART Aerospace extends FAA approval for Cable Cutter kit on Airbus H145/BK117D3

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