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Airbus seeks damages from Pratt & Whitney over delayed A320neo engines

Airbus is pursuing damages from U.S. engine maker Pratt & Whitney over late deliveries of geared‑turbofan engines for the A320neo family, blaming the shortfall for missed production targets. Scarce engine supply has grounded jets, strained airline schedules and forced Airbus to lower A320 production‑rate plans.

2026-03-19T04:10:01.578765-07:00

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Airbus engineering chief warns Europe risks losing aerospace leadership without urgent tech investment

2026-03-19T02:59:15.382128-07:00

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STARLUX accepts second Airbus A350-1000 (B‑58552) in Taipei as long‑haul build‑out continues

2026-03-18T16:38:10.385203-07:00

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Air Tahiti Nui evaluates Airbus A350 and A321XLR for long‑thin Pacific routes

2026-03-18T16:49:44.823505-07:00

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Airbus seeks damages from Pratt & Whitney over delayed A320neo engines Airbus is pursuing damages from U.S. engine maker Pratt & Whitney over late deliveries of geared‑turbofan engines for the A320neo family, blaming the shortfall for missed production targets. Scarce engine supply has grounded jets, strained airline schedules and forced Airbus to lower A320 production‑rate plans.

2026-03-19T04:10:01.578765-07:00

Airbus seeks damages from Pratt & Whitney over delayed A320neo engines

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Airbus engineering chief warns Europe risks losing aerospace leadership without urgent tech investment Airbus's engineering chief warned Europe risks losing its pre-eminent aerospace position — or facing obsolescence — unless governments and industry immediately ramp investment in next-generation technologies. The warning highlights urgent needs across propulsion, autonomy, materials and space systems to secure competitiveness and sovereign capability.

2026-03-19T02:59:15.382128-07:00

Airbus engineering chief warns Europe risks losing aerospace leadership without urgent tech investment

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Air Tahiti Nui evaluates Airbus A350 and A321XLR for long‑thin Pacific routes Air Tahiti Nui is evaluating Airbus A350 widebodies and A321XLR single‑aisle long‑range variants to serve its long‑thin Pacific routes. The review weighs the A350's payload and range versus the A321XLR's lower trip costs and operational flexibility as the carrier plans sustainable growth across Oceania.

2026-03-18T16:49:44.823505-07:00

Air Tahiti Nui evaluates Airbus A350 and A321XLR for long‑thin Pacific routes

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STARLUX accepts second Airbus A350-1000 (B‑58552) in Taipei as long‑haul build‑out continues Just over two months after its first A350‑1000 arrival, Taiwan’s STARLUX has taken delivery of a second A350‑1000, registration B‑58552, in Taipei. The handover strengthens the carrier’s long‑haul capability as it brings the type into regular commercial operations.

2026-03-18T16:38:10.385203-07:00

STARLUX accepts second Airbus A350-1000 (B‑58552) in Taipei as long‑haul build‑out continues

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UK orders additional Airbus H145s to address military pilot and rear‑crew shortages The UK has placed additional orders for Airbus H145 helicopters to address an emerging shortfall of rotary rear crew and pilots in military operations. The acquisition increases light‑twin capacity to support training and operational tasking as the British armed forces expand rotary crewing requirements.

2026-03-18T10:54:46.777646-07:00

UK orders additional Airbus H145s to address military pilot and rear‑crew shortages

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Israel says it destroyed A340 linked to Iran’s supreme leader Israel says it destroyed an Airbus A340 that it links to Iran’s supreme leader; the aircraft has been associated with Meraj Air, industry data provider ch-aviation reports. Details on where and how the strike occurred, operator confirmation and independent verification are still limited.

2026-03-18T04:14:57.889721-07:00

Israel says it destroyed A340 linked to Iran’s supreme leader

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AerCap orders 100 A320neo-family jets — first direct Airbus deal since 2017 AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft lessor, has placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft — 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo — marking its first direct purchase from Airbus since December 2017. CEO Angus Kelly had previously said AerCap would wait for acceptable pricing and terms before reordering.

2026-03-18T01:34:48.596613-07:00

AerCap orders 100 A320neo-family jets — first direct Airbus deal since 2017

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Air Baltic writes off A220‑300 after APU thermal damage — first hull loss for A220 family Air Baltic has written off a seven‑year‑old Airbus A220‑300 (registration YL‑AAO) after severe thermal damage sustained during ground maintenance — reportedly during an auxiliary power unit (APU) test. The carrier says the aircraft is an economic total loss, the first recorded hull loss for the A220 family.

2026-03-18T00:28:54.595923-07:00

Air Baltic writes off A220‑300 after APU thermal damage — first hull loss for A220 family

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Airbus seeks damages from Pratt & Whitney over delayed A320neo engines

Airbus engineering chief warns Europe risks losing aerospace leadership without urgent tech investment

STARLUX accepts second Airbus A350-1000 (B‑58552) in Taipei as long‑haul build‑out continues

Air Tahiti Nui evaluates Airbus A350 and A321XLR for long‑thin Pacific routes

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