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LATAM Airlines Brasil reevaluates Lima as A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) base amid high airport fees

LATAM Airlines Brasil is reconsidering using Lima as a hub/basing point for its A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) plan, citing high airport fees that change the economics of the intended deployment. The decision signals sensitivity to cost per departure as carriers use long-range narrowbody capacity.

2026-05-11T11:08:45.689093-07:00

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Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated in Kathmandu after landing-gear smoke/tyre fire; 278 passengers, 11 crew uninjured

2026-05-10T23:04:22.420770-07:00

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Frontier Airlines A321neo aborts takeoff after fatal runway trespasser strike at Denver International; engine fire prompts evacu

2026-05-09T03:03:43.971976-07:00

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Emirates unveils revamped UAE-flag livery on Airbus A380 (A6-EVG)

2026-05-08T03:56:41.638923-07:00

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LATAM Airlines Brasil reevaluates Lima as A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) base amid high airport fees LATAM Airlines Brasil is reconsidering using Lima as a hub/basing point for its A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) plan, citing high airport fees that change the economics of the intended deployment. The decision signals sensitivity to cost per departure as carriers use long-range narrowbody capacity.

2026-05-11T11:08:45.689093-07:00

LATAM Airlines Brasil reevaluates Lima as A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) base amid high airport fees

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Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated in Kathmandu after landing-gear smoke/tyre fire; 278 passengers, 11 crew uninjured Turkish Airlines flight TK726, an Airbus A330-300 from Istanbul, was precautionarily evacuated at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport after smoke was reported from the landing gear following touchdown. The airline said none of the 278 passengers or 11 crew were injured and an additional flight was arranged for the return leg.

2026-05-10T23:04:22.420770-07:00

Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated in Kathmandu after landing-gear smoke/tyre fire; 278 passengers, 11 crew uninjured

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Frontier Airlines A321neo aborts takeoff after fatal runway trespasser strike at Denver International; engine fire prompts evacu A Frontier Airlines aircraft bound for Los Angeles struck and killed a pedestrian who had crossed into the active runway during takeoff at Denver International Airport. The A321neo crew aborted the departure after the incident triggered an engine fire, leading to passenger evacuation.

2026-05-09T03:03:43.971976-07:00

Frontier Airlines A321neo aborts takeoff after fatal runway trespasser strike at Denver International; engine fire prompts evacu

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SriLankan Airlines ex-CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead amid Airbus bribery investigation Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead while police said he was under investigation for allegedly taking a bribe linked to an Airbus aircraft purchase. The probe centers on a reported $16 million payment for 10 Airbus planes in a corruption case involving a $2.3 billion deal.

2026-05-08T16:19:34.351909-07:00

SriLankan Airlines ex-CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead amid Airbus bribery investigation

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Tunisair gets clearance to operate wet-leased Airbus A330 services to Canada Tunisair has obtained approval to conduct wet-leased Airbus A330 operations to Canada, enabling the carrier to bring additional widebody capacity onto the transatlantic market without waiting for aircraft already in its own fleet. The clearance supports a faster route and capacity rollout via leasing.

2026-05-08T14:58:05.917956-07:00

Tunisair gets clearance to operate wet-leased Airbus A330 services to Canada

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BlueRoom Simulations, Airbus Helicopters sign MoU for mixed-reality HEMS training BlueRoom Simulations has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus Australia Pacific and Airbus Helicopters to explore mixed-reality training solutions for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), including a collaboration framed for RotorTech 2026. The effort targets training content and immersive delivery for rotorcraft medical missions.

2026-05-08T09:30:57.020369-07:00

BlueRoom Simulations, Airbus Helicopters sign MoU for mixed-reality HEMS training

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American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries American Airlines is trimming its Airbus A321XLR purchase by 20%, alongside a plan to raise more than $1.14 billion through aircraft-backed bond issuance. Proceeds are earmarked to fund 17 new aircraft purchases (and over 30 new planes in total), tightening fleet expansion while preserving financial discipline.

2026-05-08T08:46:41.866281-07:00

American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries

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Emirates unveils revamped UAE-flag livery on Airbus A380 (A6-EVG) Emirates has unveiled a new Airbus A380 exterior livery featuring a large, redesigned UAE flag across the fuselage, shown on aircraft A6-EVG. The carrier positions the design as a statement of UAE pride and cohesion, updating its look on one of its signature A380s.

2026-05-08T03:56:41.638923-07:00

Emirates unveils revamped UAE-flag livery on Airbus A380 (A6-EVG)

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LATAM Airlines Brasil reevaluates Lima as A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) base amid high airport fees

Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated in Kathmandu after landing-gear smoke/tyre fire; 278 passengers, 11 crew uninjured

Frontier Airlines A321neo aborts takeoff after fatal runway trespasser strike at Denver International; engine fire prompts evacu

Emirates unveils revamped UAE-flag livery on Airbus A380 (A6-EVG)

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