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Emirates rolls out U-Dream economy headrest across A380, 777 after retrofitting 100 aircraft

Emirates is debuting its U-Dream headrest in Economy Class as a “world-first” comfort upgrade, designed to support the neck and reduce the need for travel pillows on long-haul flights. The retrofit began in November 2022, with 47 A380s and 53 777s already modified at Emirates engineering facilities in Dubai.

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2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

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THC adds eight Airbus H145s; UK NPAS orders two more Airbus H135s

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2026-07-20T01:08:01.010747-07:00

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British Airways selects Pratt & Whitney GTF for up to 63 Airbus A320neo jets, signaling preference shift from IAG’s Leap-1A

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2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00

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Farnborough Airshow 2026 opens with early engine and airline deals—and a heavier eVTOL/drones tilt

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2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

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Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough Honeywell Aerospace opened Farnborough with an announcement of a major component deal with IndiGo to equip its incoming A320neo jets with Honeywell avionics and power systems. The agreement underscores the scale of aftermarket-style integration work extending into new-aircraft deliveries.

2026-07-20T02:23:31.270532-07:00

Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough

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Emirates rolls out U-Dream economy headrest across A380, 777 after retrofitting 100 aircraft Emirates is debuting its U-Dream headrest in Economy Class as a “world-first” comfort upgrade, designed to support the neck and reduce the need for travel pillows on long-haul flights. The retrofit began in November 2022, with 47 A380s and 53 777s already modified at Emirates engineering facilities in Dubai.

2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

Emirates rolls out U-Dream economy headrest across A380, 777 after retrofitting 100 aircraft

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THC adds eight Airbus H145s; UK NPAS orders two more Airbus H135s Saudi operator The Helicopter Company (THC) has placed a firm order for eight additional Airbus H145 light-twin helicopters under a 2024 framework agreement with Airbus. In the UK, National Police Air Service (NPAS) ordered two more Airbus H135 helicopters, extending its fleet-renewal programme and increasing its total aircraft renewal count to nine.

2026-07-20T01:08:01.010747-07:00

THC adds eight Airbus H145s; UK NPAS orders two more Airbus H135s

Leeham News

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British Airways selects Pratt & Whitney GTF for up to 63 Airbus A320neo jets, signaling preference shift from IAG’s Leap-1A British Airways has agreed to equip 33 firm Airbus A320neo aircraft with Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines, with options that could take the total to roughly 63 jets. The selection follows IAG’s prior preference for the competing Leap-1A, underscoring BA’s confidence in the GTF powerplant.

2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00

British Airways selects Pratt & Whitney GTF for up to 63 Airbus A320neo jets, signaling preference shift from IAG’s Leap-1A

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Asman Airlines (Kyrgyzstan) to buy additional Airbus A321 aircraft Kyrgyz carrier Asman Airlines plans to purchase more Airbus A321s, signaling renewed growth or fleet replacement activity for its narrowbody operation. The acquisition underscores continued demand for Airbus’s A321 family among regional operators seeking commonality and network flexibility.

2026-07-19T22:53:07.410952-07:00

Asman Airlines (Kyrgyzstan) to buy additional Airbus A321 aircraft

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Farnborough Airshow 2026 opens with early engine and airline deals—and a heavier eVTOL/drones tilt Farnborough International Airshow 2026 opened with major early announcements, including Pratt & Whitney and British Airways securing the first deals of the day. Saudi start-up Riyadh Air also confirmed expanded widebody commitments, adding 34 Airbus and Boeing aircraft to future fleet plans as it ramps scheduled service. The show lineup further spotlighted electric and unmanned aviation, with Beta Technologies’ all-electric Alia CX300 in display and prominent eVTOL/drones presence.

2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

Farnborough Airshow 2026 opens with early engine and airline deals—and a heavier eVTOL/drones tilt

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Airbus to roll A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap tech into the A321neo, using the A321neo line to test production maturity Airbus says it will migrate a batch of improvements—specifically the A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap technology—onto the A321neo. The plan also uses the A321neo production line as a proving ground for production maturity on selected changes.

2026-07-19T11:06:16.789010-07:00

Airbus to roll A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap tech into the A321neo, using the A321neo line to test production maturity

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Q-CTRL targets broader adoption for its quantum navigation system via Airbus and Lockheed Martin partnership Q-CTRL is positioning its quantum navigation technology for “multiple markets” after Airbus and Lockheed Martin agreed to partner on deploying an AI-enabled solution. The collaboration signals renewed interest in navigation approaches that can be operationalized across aerospace defense and commercial applications.

2026-07-19T05:20:41.872399-07:00

Q-CTRL targets broader adoption for its quantum navigation system via Airbus and Lockheed Martin partnership