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BOC Aviation to lease three A321XLRs to SKY Airline, deliveries 2026–27

BOC Aviation has signed long-term operating leases with Chilean low-cost carrier SKY Airline for three Airbus A321XLRs, scheduled for delivery across 2026–27. The aircraft will be Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered and the deal is structured as a purchase-and-leaseback, adding SKY as a new BOC customer.

2026-04-08T02:37:06.059379-07:00

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airBaltic accepts fourth A220-300 of 2026 (YL-BTF) as single‑type fleet expansion continues

2026-04-08T02:16:56.896856-07:00

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Airbus RACER prototype widens flight‑test envelope; 'eco‑mode' trials next

2026-04-07T14:12:36.877566-07:00

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KLM's first A350-900 enters Airbus final assembly in Toulouse, on track for summer delivery

2026-04-07T09:18:16.214231-07:00

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India's MTA race pivots as A400M drops from contention; IAF seeks 60 An‑32 replacements India's Medium Transport Aircraft competition has entered a decisive phase after local reports say the Airbus A400M is increasingly seen as unsuitable — too large and costly — for the requirement. The IAF, following an Acceptance of Necessity in March, is seeking 60 aircraft to replace more than 100 An‑32 transports.

2026-04-08T11:59:05.210444-07:00

India's MTA race pivots as A400M drops from contention; IAF seeks 60 An‑32 replacements

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British Army H145 Jupiter HC2s begin Brunei training mission The British Army has deployed the first pair of Airbus H145 Jupiter HC2 light twins to Brunei for a training mission, operated by 667 Squadron as part of a £148 million 2024 order for six aircraft. The H145s replace Puma HC2s retired from service in March.

2026-04-08T04:06:57.778631-07:00

British Army H145 Jupiter HC2s begin Brunei training mission

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BOC Aviation to lease three A321XLRs to SKY Airline, deliveries 2026–27 BOC Aviation has signed long-term operating leases with Chilean low-cost carrier SKY Airline for three Airbus A321XLRs, scheduled for delivery across 2026–27. The aircraft will be Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered and the deal is structured as a purchase-and-leaseback, adding SKY as a new BOC customer.

2026-04-08T02:37:06.059379-07:00

BOC Aviation to lease three A321XLRs to SKY Airline, deliveries 2026–27

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airBaltic accepts fourth A220-300 of 2026 (YL-BTF) as single‑type fleet expansion continues Latvian carrier airBaltic has taken delivery of its fourth Airbus A220-300 of 2026, registered YL-BTF, reinforcing the airline's single‑type A220 fleet strategy. The handover in Riga comes as the carrier aims to grow its fleet to 56 aircraft in 2026 while seeking short‑term government funding to stabilise finances.

2026-04-08T02:16:56.896856-07:00

airBaltic accepts fourth A220-300 of 2026 (YL-BTF) as single‑type fleet expansion continues

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Airbus RACER prototype widens flight‑test envelope; 'eco‑mode' trials next Airbus's RACER prototype has widened its flight‑test envelope as the initial test‑campaign phase wraps up, with 'eco‑mode' operational trials scheduled next. The expanded envelope will inform planning for the eco‑mode trials and marks a clear step forward in the demonstrator programme.

2026-04-07T14:12:36.877566-07:00

Airbus RACER prototype widens flight‑test envelope; 'eco‑mode' trials next

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KLM's first A350-900 enters Airbus final assembly in Toulouse, on track for summer delivery KLM's inaugural Airbus A350-900 has entered Airbus's Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, where major components are being joined and the tail already displays KLM livery. The airframe is progressing toward first flight and is expected to arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol by the end of this summer.

2026-04-07T09:18:16.214231-07:00

KLM's first A350-900 enters Airbus final assembly in Toulouse, on track for summer delivery

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Vietnam Helicopter Corporation orders three Airbus H225s to boost offshore and SAR capacity Vietnam Helicopter Corporation has ordered three Airbus H225 heavy-twin helicopters through its Southern and Northern subsidiaries, announced in Hanoi on April 7. The aircraft will replace older types and expand capacity for offshore energy transport, utility missions and search-and-rescue, supporting Vietnam's growing offshore operations.

2026-04-06T23:46:13.309606-07:00

Vietnam Helicopter Corporation orders three Airbus H225s to boost offshore and SAR capacity

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Comlux America gains FAA STC for ACJ TwoTwenty cabin; DOA21 authorised to certify A220 VIP mods Comlux America has received a Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate for the ACJ TwoTwenty cabin, allowing its DOA21 subsidiary to certify A220 VIP interior modifications to FAA standards. The approval opens the door to US-registered deliveries and expands Comlux’s North American market access.

2026-04-06T23:46:13.307982-07:00

Comlux America gains FAA STC for ACJ TwoTwenty cabin; DOA21 authorised to certify A220 VIP mods

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BOC Aviation to lease three A321XLRs to SKY Airline, deliveries 2026–27

airBaltic accepts fourth A220-300 of 2026 (YL-BTF) as single‑type fleet expansion continues

Airbus RACER prototype widens flight‑test envelope; 'eco‑mode' trials next

KLM's first A350-900 enters Airbus final assembly in Toulouse, on track for summer delivery

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