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Gol targets widebody growth as Airbus A330-900 delivery nears

Gol says it is preparing to expand long-haul operations and evolve from a mostly domestic carrier into a more global Brazilian competitor. The airline is due to take delivery of the first of five Airbus A330-900s from lessor Avolon by year-end, and is already evaluating additional widebody aircraft beyond the initial batch.

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2026-07-14T03:59:18.097852-07:00

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Air Europa launches new strategic plan targeting A350 deliveries by YE28

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2026-07-13T05:13:55.183016-07:00

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Canada expands Royal Canadian Air Force use of Airbus C295 for search and rescue

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2026-07-13T09:59:06.579635-07:00

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Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig

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2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

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Lufthansa’s first A350-1000 painted in 100th-anniversary livery ahead of entry into service later this year Airbus has completed painting in Toulouse of Lufthansa’s first Airbus A350-1000 in the airline’s special 100th-anniversary livery. The aircraft is set to enter service later this year with Lufthansa’s largest A350 configuration—a four-class cabin—marking a key milestone toward delivery.

2026-07-14T04:16:56.358096-07:00

Lufthansa’s first A350-1000 painted in 100th-anniversary livery ahead of entry into service later this year

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Gol targets widebody growth as Airbus A330-900 delivery nears Gol says it is preparing to expand long-haul operations and evolve from a mostly domestic carrier into a more global Brazilian competitor. The airline is due to take delivery of the first of five Airbus A330-900s from lessor Avolon by year-end, and is already evaluating additional widebody aircraft beyond the initial batch.

2026-07-14T03:59:18.097852-07:00

Gol targets widebody growth as Airbus A330-900 delivery nears

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Canada expands Royal Canadian Air Force use of Airbus C295 for search and rescue The Royal Canadian Air Force is rolling out new Airbus twin-turboprop transports to replace legacy search-and-rescue (SAR) aircraft. The service is also continuing to expand its use of the Airbus Defence & Space C295, reflecting a broader modernization of Canada’s SAR airlift capability.

2026-07-13T09:59:06.579635-07:00

Canada expands Royal Canadian Air Force use of Airbus C295 for search and rescue

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Air Europa launches new strategic plan targeting A350 deliveries by YE28 Air Europa has begun a new strategic plan that includes bringing the Airbus A350 into service by YE28. The move signals a near-term fleet modernization commitment within the carrier’s broader network and capacity planning framework.

2026-07-13T05:13:55.183016-07:00

Air Europa launches new strategic plan targeting A350 deliveries by YE28

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Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter has become the first cargo aircraft to land at Western Sydney International Airport, following a readiness flight ahead of the airport’s regular freight operations later this month. The touchdown marks the latest trial milestone for the new Australian gateway as it moves toward opening.

2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig

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Western Sydney International begins A321 freighter trial cargo ops ahead of commercial launch Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) has started cargo precinct trial operations, with Qantas Freight’s A321F (VH-XF5) arriving from Sydney Kingsford Smith as flight QF7301. Trial flights began July 13, 2026, as the new airport progresses toward opening for commercial services.

2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

Western Sydney International begins A321 freighter trial cargo ops ahead of commercial launch

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Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress, Riyadh Air is in talks to secure additional widebody aircraft from both Airbus and Boeing after its long-awaited start to operations. At Farnborough, Boeing is returning with a more confident stance after 2024’s Alaska 737 fallout, while highlighting a 777X cabin section, its Cascade sustainability model, and defense offerings—MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s European debut and MQ-25A Stingray resuming testing with a second flight.

2026-07-13T03:13:46.205743-07:00

Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress,

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Drone-hunting and counter-UAS scale-up: UK-backed low-cost interceptors, SkyValor at US southern border, and Russia’s A-50U/Su-5 The UK MoD has awarded GBP 3.16 million to three suppliers to develop low-cost drone interceptors under LCADE, while CACI’s SkyValor C-UAS is set for deployment at the US southern border. On the battlefield, Russia is reportedly using A-50U AWACS and Su-57 fighters to hunt Ukrainian kamikaze drones amid pressure on ground air defenses.

2026-07-13T01:58:52.441116-07:00

Drone-hunting and counter-UAS scale-up: UK-backed low-cost interceptors, SkyValor at US southern border, and Russia’s A-50U/Su-5