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Turkish Airlines weighs new narrowbody Airbus A220s vs Embraer E2s in fleet procurement

Turkish Airlines is reported to be returning to the market for new-build narrowbodies, with decisions framed around either Airbus A220 family aircraft or Embraer E2s. The selection will shape near-term fleet planning, delivery timing, and OEM supply leverage for the carrier’s next aircraft wave.

2026-05-07T20:51:31.983441-07:00

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Singapore Airlines pushes back A350-900 first/business-class cabin retrofit to Q1 2027 amid supply-chain and seat-certification

2026-05-07T15:53:59.892144-07:00

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Scoot commits to 11 additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, lifting its A320neo orderbook to 20 and keeping Pratt & Whitney G

2026-05-07T05:29:20.359677-07:00

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Luxembourg Air Rescue to complete MD902-to-H145 fleet transition

2026-05-07T06:26:43.154101-07:00

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Turkish Airlines weighs new narrowbody Airbus A220s vs Embraer E2s in fleet procurement Turkish Airlines is reported to be returning to the market for new-build narrowbodies, with decisions framed around either Airbus A220 family aircraft or Embraer E2s. The selection will shape near-term fleet planning, delivery timing, and OEM supply leverage for the carrier’s next aircraft wave.

2026-05-07T20:51:31.983441-07:00

Turkish Airlines weighs new narrowbody Airbus A220s vs Embraer E2s in fleet procurement

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Singapore Airlines pushes back A350-900 first/business-class cabin retrofit to Q1 2027 amid supply-chain and seat-certification Singapore Airlines has delayed the rollout of new first and business-class cabins on its A350-900 fleet. The first retrofitted long-haul aircraft is now expected to enter service in Q1 2027 instead of Q2 2026, citing industry-wide supply-chain constraints and delayed certification of a new seat.

2026-05-07T15:53:59.892144-07:00

Singapore Airlines pushes back A350-900 first/business-class cabin retrofit to Q1 2027 amid supply-chain and seat-certification

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Luxembourg Air Rescue to complete MD902-to-H145 fleet transition Luxembourg Air Rescue says it will complete its aircraft transition from the MD902 to the Airbus H145, aligning its search-and-rescue/HEMS fleet around the light-twin rotorcraft. The move consolidates operations on the H145 platform after an earlier conversion phase.

2026-05-07T06:26:43.154101-07:00

Luxembourg Air Rescue to complete MD902-to-H145 fleet transition

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Scoot commits to 11 additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, lifting its A320neo orderbook to 20 and keeping Pratt & Whitney G Low-cost carrier Scoot (Singapore Airlines’ unit) has agreed to acquire up to 11 Airbus A320neo-family jets—five new firm orders plus six option conversions from a 2014 order—supporting fleet replacement and regional network growth. The entire expanded orderbook totals 20 A320neo-family aircraft with PW1100G-JM (GTF) engines.

2026-05-07T05:29:20.359677-07:00

Scoot commits to 11 additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, lifting its A320neo orderbook to 20 and keeping Pratt & Whitney G

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Airbus Helicopters and Lindo sign MoU to integrate antimicrobial blue-light disinfection on HEMS helicopter cabins At RotorTech 2026, Airbus Helicopters and Australian health-technology innovator Lindo signed an MoU to explore integrating antimicrobial blue light (aBL) disinfection technology into Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) platforms. The work targets cabin-level infection control for medical operations using rotorcraft.

2026-05-07T04:07:18.481039-07:00

Airbus Helicopters and Lindo sign MoU to integrate antimicrobial blue-light disinfection on HEMS helicopter cabins

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Jin Air to add five A321 aircraft as it positions for South Korea LCC merger South Korea’s Jin Air plans to add five Airbus A321s amid preparations for an LCC merger, signaling a near-term capacity and fleet refresh move designed to support post-combination network and cost structure. The announcement also reinforces ongoing single-aisle reliance within Asia’s low-cost market.

2026-05-07T02:44:17.087957-07:00

Jin Air to add five A321 aircraft as it positions for South Korea LCC merger

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US attacks on Iran destroy Mahan Air Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 aircraft Mahan Air’s Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 airframes have been destroyed in US attacks on Iran, according to the report. The loss of widebody state/flag assets underscores how the US–Iran fight is directly damaging aircraft used in regional travel and lift.

2026-05-07T00:05:23.322353-07:00

US attacks on Iran destroy Mahan Air Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 aircraft

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Jin Air to add five Airbus A321s as South Korea’s LCC merger reshapes capacity South Korea’s Jin Air plans to add five Airbus A321s, aligning the carrier’s fleet expansion with the dynamics of its low-cost carrier (LCC) merger. The additional narrowbody capacity signals how the airline is positioning its network and throughput ahead of post-merger operations.

2026-05-06T16:46:12.883985-07:00

Jin Air to add five Airbus A321s as South Korea’s LCC merger reshapes capacity

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Turkish Airlines weighs new narrowbody Airbus A220s vs Embraer E2s in fleet procurement

Singapore Airlines pushes back A350-900 first/business-class cabin retrofit to Q1 2027 amid supply-chain and seat-certification

Scoot commits to 11 additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, lifting its A320neo orderbook to 20 and keeping Pratt & Whitney G

Luxembourg Air Rescue to complete MD902-to-H145 fleet transition

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