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American Airlines launches widebody procurement bid—RFP to Boeing and Airbus while dismissing a United merger

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the carrier is shopping for its next long-haul widebody fleet and has an RFP out to Boeing and Airbus, following retirements that reduced its long-haul fleet by 40% and a pivot back toward premium international flying. Isom also described a potential combination with United as a “non-starter.”

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

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Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate

2026-06-10T13:36:14.702850-07:00

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Gulfstream marks two G700 milestones: 100th customer delivery and 100th city-pair speed record

2026-06-10T08:42:16.003199-07:00

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Deutsche Aircraft pitches D328MR multi-role turboprop with integrated uncrewed capability for civil and government missions at I

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Bell cuts 285 jobs in Texas and Kansas as MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor moves from development to production Bell is eliminating 285 jobs across Texas and Kansas as the MV-75 Cheyenne II program shifts from development into production. The move tracks the program’s transition toward fielding execution under the U.S. Army’s FLRAA effort, following earlier steps to stand up assembly and supporting system deliveries.

2026-06-10T14:11:35.927187-07:00

Bell cuts 285 jobs in Texas and Kansas as MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor moves from development to production

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Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate Airbus (toulouse) recorded 357 net new orders in May 2026, adding to its recent momentum as the market weighs delivery schedules and production ramp constraints. The update points to demand staying resilient even as Airbus continues to manage throughput and supply-chain friction.

2026-06-10T13:36:14.702850-07:00

Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate

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American Airlines launches widebody procurement bid—RFP to Boeing and Airbus while dismissing a United merger American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the carrier is shopping for its next long-haul widebody fleet and has an RFP out to Boeing and Airbus, following retirements that reduced its long-haul fleet by 40% and a pivot back toward premium international flying. Isom also described a potential combination with United as a “non-starter.”

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

American Airlines launches widebody procurement bid—RFP to Boeing and Airbus while dismissing a United merger

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Deutsche Aircraft pitches D328MR multi-role turboprop with integrated uncrewed capability for civil and government missions at I At ILA Berlin 2026, Deutsche Aircraft will debut an integrated uncrewed “multi-role” capability alongside a special-mission variant approach for its D328MR regional turboprop. The company positions the offering for civil and governmental configurable missions, expanding its portfolio with uncrewed aircraft to support multi-role operations.

2026-06-10T09:42:34.871715-07:00

Deutsche Aircraft pitches D328MR multi-role turboprop with integrated uncrewed capability for civil and government missions at I

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House Appropriators release $1.07T FY27 defense bill, reverses Army aviation cuts and restores E-7 Wedgetail funding The House Appropriations Committee released its take on the FY2027 defense spending bill totaling $1.07 trillion. The measure slightly reduces the Pentagon’s topline request while reversing Army aviation cuts, restoring Air Force E-7 Wedgetail funding, and backing multi-year munitions procurement.

2026-06-10T08:58:30.888800-07:00

House Appropriators release $1.07T FY27 defense bill, reverses Army aviation cuts and restores E-7 Wedgetail funding

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Gulfstream marks two G700 milestones: 100th customer delivery and 100th city-pair speed record Gulfstream Aerospace says the Gulfstream G700 has reached two “100” milestones—its 100th customer aircraft delivery and the 100th city-pair speed record. The company cited Mach 0.91 cruise performance and highlighted ongoing customer demand supporting continued manufacturing momentum.

2026-06-10T08:42:16.003199-07:00

Gulfstream marks two G700 milestones: 100th customer delivery and 100th city-pair speed record

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Aero-Dienst orders a second Bombardier Challenger 650 medevac aircraft for ADAC’s global patient repatriation network German aero-medical operator Aero-Dienst GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of ADAC SE, has ordered a second Bombardier Challenger 650 configured for medevac operations. The aircraft will expand ADAC’s worldwide patient repatriation and air ambulance services, adding another long-range, flexible-cabin platform to Aero-Dienst’s fleet.

2026-06-10T07:59:14.830259-07:00

Aero-Dienst orders a second Bombardier Challenger 650 medevac aircraft for ADAC’s global patient repatriation network

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easyJet receives 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft (A321neo) in Hamburg, boosting renewals as 359-aircraft Airbus fleet climb easyJet has taken delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo-family jet in Hamburg, a milestone in its fleet-renewal programme. The delivered aircraft is an A321neo (registered G-ZXIA), bringing the carrier’s Airbus fleet to 359 and lifting the share of latest-generation narrowbodies to over a quarter of the UK airline’s roster.

2026-06-10T05:47:57.110794-07:00

easyJet receives 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft (A321neo) in Hamburg, boosting renewals as 359-aircraft Airbus fleet climb

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American Airlines launches widebody procurement bid—RFP to Boeing and Airbus while dismissing a United merger

Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate

Gulfstream marks two G700 milestones: 100th customer delivery and 100th city-pair speed record

Deutsche Aircraft pitches D328MR multi-role turboprop with integrated uncrewed capability for civil and government missions at I

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