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Air Astana formalises 25+25 A320neo family order in Kazakhstan’s biggest direct aircraft deal

Air Astana has formalised an order for up to 50 A320neo family aircraft: 25 firm orders and 25 purchase options, covering the Kazakh carrier’s next phase of fleet renewal. The airline said the agreement is the largest direct aircraft order in Kazakhstan’s history.

2026-06-28T22:06:41.897210-07:00

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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

AeroTime

COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet

2026-06-28T09:41:36.428995-07:00

Air Data News

Airbus CEO warns Embraer against narrowbody market entry, citing high-cost competition with Airbus, Boeing and COMAC

2026-06-26T11:48:19.916088-07:00

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Air Astana formalises 25+25 A320neo family order in Kazakhstan’s biggest direct aircraft deal Air Astana has formalised an order for up to 50 A320neo family aircraft: 25 firm orders and 25 purchase options, covering the Kazakh carrier’s next phase of fleet renewal. The airline said the agreement is the largest direct aircraft order in Kazakhstan’s history.

2026-06-28T22:06:41.897210-07:00

Air Astana formalises 25+25 A320neo family order in Kazakhstan’s biggest direct aircraft deal

AeroTime

COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet COMAC marked the 10th anniversary of C909 commercial operations on June 28, reporting the type’s fleet footprint has grown to represent about 70% of China’s regional aircraft. The milestone underscores the C909’s role as the dominant domestic program for regional capacity.

2026-06-28T09:41:36.428995-07:00

COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet

Reuters

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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed A German-registered Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter went down moments after departing Nancy-Essey Airport while conducting a skydiving flight near Tomblaine. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said the crash resulted in 11 fatalities: the pilot, five instructors, and five jumpers.

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

Air Data News

Airbus CEO warns Embraer against narrowbody market entry, citing high-cost competition with Airbus, Boeing and COMAC Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury says Embraer should “think twice” before entering the narrowbody segment, arguing that competing against Airbus, Boeing and COMAC would be “difficult and costly.” His remarks position the larger OEMs’ scale and cost structure as a major barrier for a new entrant in single-aisle programs.

2026-06-26T11:48:19.916088-07:00

Airbus CEO warns Embraer against narrowbody market entry, citing high-cost competition with Airbus, Boeing and COMAC

DefenseNews.com

F-35 growth “outpaced sustainability,” program chief warns Senate on spares shortfalls F-35 program chief Lt. Gen. Gregory L. Masiello told a Senate subcommittee that the Joint Strike Fighter’s growth has run ahead of sustainment, citing inadequate “parts and pieces” on the shelf. The warning spotlights how sustainment capacity—not just procurement—can constrain readiness for joint fighters.

2026-06-26T10:55:18.893651-07:00

F-35 growth “outpaced sustainability,” program chief warns Senate on spares shortfalls

Bloomberg

Premium cabin “luxury” upgrades are stretching time-to-approval for new aircraft, as regulators scrutinize interior changes As airlines try to differentiate with high-end onboard cabins, regulators are increasingly slowing approvals of new jets or cabin configurations. The shift puts more certification pressure on suppliers and OEMs managing cabin systems and interior modifications, extending the path from design intent to operational delivery.

2026-06-26T09:41:06.357429-07:00

Premium cabin “luxury” upgrades are stretching time-to-approval for new aircraft, as regulators scrutinize interior changes

Breaking Defense

Breaking Defense’s three-part look inside the T-7 Red Hawk acquisition—where it’s coming together and where it could unravel Breaking Defense is publishing a three-part investigation into the T-7 Red Hawk advanced jet trainer, detailing how the Pentagon acquisition program is put together and identifying the specific pressure points that could cause it to stall or fail.

2026-06-26T08:11:41.944170-07:00

Breaking Defense’s three-part look inside the T-7 Red Hawk acquisition—where it’s coming together and where it could unravel

FlightGlobal

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FedEx restores MD-11F capacity: four freighters back in service, full fleet targeted by Q4 FedEx has returned four Boeing MD-11Fs to operations and expects to have all of its MD-11F freighters back in service by the fourth quarter. The reinstatement follows an earlier fix developed in the wake of the UPS Airlines Louisville MD-11F accident, with the carrier working through remaining steps to meet peak-season demand.

2026-06-26T06:12:54.740854-07:00

FedEx restores MD-11F capacity: four freighters back in service, full fleet targeted by Q4

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Air Astana formalises 25+25 A320neo family order in Kazakhstan’s biggest direct aircraft deal

Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet

Airbus CEO warns Embraer against narrowbody market entry, citing high-cost competition with Airbus, Boeing and COMAC

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