Airbus News

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Airbus space turnaround positions company to capture rising European demand for satellite systems

Airbus executives say the company’s space business turnaround arrived just in time to capitalize on growing demand for satellite systems, with Europe emerging as a key driver. The statement links improved execution to near-term market opportunity in the satellite segment.

1 Source

2026-07-23T05:02:44.070623-07:00

AeroTime

Turkish Airlines locks in A321-200NX fleet growth and adds HAVELSAN training simulators; Korean Air backs wildlife-protection pl

8 Sources

2026-07-23T01:49:36.207580-07:00

eVTOL Insights

Electra.Aero’s US$ production push, Airbus’ LEIA hybrid-electric test program, and OEM-ready electric propulsion platforms—along

4 Sources

2026-07-23T02:19:34.257084-07:00

AeroTime

A350-1000ULR launches first nonstop test flight from Toulouse to Melbourne as Qantas Project Sunrise benchmark

6 Sources

2026-07-23T00:36:50.891396-07:00

Airbus News Timeline

SpaceNews.com

1 source

Airbus space turnaround positions company to capture rising European demand for satellite systems Airbus executives say the company’s space business turnaround arrived just in time to capitalize on growing demand for satellite systems, with Europe emerging as a key driver. The statement links improved execution to near-term market opportunity in the satellite segment.

2026-07-23T05:02:44.070623-07:00

Airbus space turnaround positions company to capture rising European demand for satellite systems

eVTOL Insights

4 sources

Electra.Aero’s US$ production push, Airbus’ LEIA hybrid-electric test program, and OEM-ready electric propulsion platforms—along Electra.Aero showcased the transition of its nine-passenger Ultra Short from prototype toward production, using eight electric motors and blown-lift for takeoff/landing in under 150 feet. Airbus is advancing the LEIA program to test hybrid-electric technologies for future short- and medium-range flights, while Skyfly Technologies plans to license its electric propulsion for other OEMs. Separately, Fundamental Advisors acquired Western US helicopter operator BlueSky Helicopters, adding scale to firefighting and utility aviation operations.

2026-07-23T02:19:34.257084-07:00

Electra.Aero’s US$ production push, Airbus’ LEIA hybrid-electric test program, and OEM-ready electric propulsion platforms—along

AeroTime

8 sources

❗️

Turkish Airlines locks in A321-200NX fleet growth and adds HAVELSAN training simulators; Korean Air backs wildlife-protection pl Turkish Airlines announced at Farnborough its plan to lease seven A321-200NX aircraft from CALC, alongside signing for 12 new pilot training devices from HAVELSAN to expand simulator capacity ahead of new facilities opening in 2027. Separate actions: Turkish Airlines joined the SAFFA Fund, while Korean Air signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration to counter illegal wildlife trafficking.

2026-07-23T01:49:36.207580-07:00

Turkish Airlines locks in A321-200NX fleet growth and adds HAVELSAN training simulators; Korean Air backs wildlife-protection pl

AeroTime

6 sources

❗️

A350-1000ULR launches first nonstop test flight from Toulouse to Melbourne as Qantas Project Sunrise benchmark Airbus has started the certification program step for Qantas Project Sunrise with its first nonstop A350-1000ULR test flight, departing Toulouse for Melbourne on a ~22-hour mission. The flight will evaluate aircraft systems and operational performance for the ultra-long-range profile, including the aft fuel tank.

2026-07-23T00:36:50.891396-07:00

A350-1000ULR launches first nonstop test flight from Toulouse to Melbourne as Qantas Project Sunrise benchmark

Aviation Source

2 sources

❗️

Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders Air China, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines placed an order for 95 Airbus aircraft valued at $15.3 billion, reinforcing China’s fleet expansion plans. Separately, lessor AerCap ordered 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to meet growing widebody demand and extend its already large 787 footprint.

2026-07-22T15:02:41.989588-07:00

Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders

ch-aviation

1 source

Brazil’s Azul to add four more A321 freighters Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD) will expand its dedicated cargo operation, Azul Logística, with four additional Airbus A321-200(P2F) freighters based in São Paulo Viracopos.

2026-07-22T14:17:53.848073-07:00

Brazil’s Azul to add four more A321 freighters

Bloomberg

None source

Airbus European loan draws renewed US and Boeing scrutiny after subsidy dispute settlement Airbus and Boeing have settled their long-running subsidy dispute, but a newly proposed European loan for Airbus is prompting fresh attention and debate from the US and Boeing. The development is adding fuel to renewed scrutiny over how aircraft financing may be treated under subsidy and trade rules.

2026-07-22T04:09:04.000457-07:00

Airbus European loan draws renewed US and Boeing scrutiny after subsidy dispute settlement

AeroTime

6 sources

❗️

Pratt & Whitney uses Farnborough to tout GTF A320 “AOG crisis” progress, hybrid-electric R&D and rising demand At FIA 2026, RTX’s Pratt & Whitney said it is on track to honor commitments to end the GTF A320 ground-aircraft-on-ground (AOG) crisis, citing a “dramatic” improvement. The company also announced GTF orders and commitments have already surpassed 800 this year, alongside hybrid-electric technology updates.

2026-07-22T02:44:15.679537-07:00

Pratt & Whitney uses Farnborough to tout GTF A320 “AOG crisis” progress, hybrid-electric R&D and rising demand