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Airbus' A330-900neo gains performance edge with ongoing upgrades

Since its 2018 debut, the A330-900neo has received a series of aerodynamic, propulsion and structural enhancements that narrow its fuel-burn and range gap with larger widebodies, strengthening its appeal for medium- to long-haul operations.

2025-08-07T00:09:28.485477-07:00

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SWISS’s First A350-900 “Lausanne” Completes Maiden Flight from Toulouse

2025-08-06T13:16:27.539209-07:00

AeroTime

EU–US Deal Restores Zero Tariffs on Aircraft and Components

2025-07-28T01:58:58.481652-07:00

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U.S. exempts Embraer aircraft from Trump-era 50% Brazil import tariffs

2025-07-31T12:39:40.299325-07:00

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Cebu Pacific's Expansion Hampered by Prolonged A320neo Engine Groundings Cebu Pacific reports strong market share gains and capacity growth ambitions, but grounded Airbus A320neo aircraft due to ongoing Pratt & Whitney GTF reliability issues have forced seat-addition curbs. Executives warn supply-chain snags remain the single biggest risk to sustaining its expansion strategy.

2025-08-07T13:04:19.605548-07:00

Cebu Pacific's Expansion Hampered by Prolonged A320neo Engine Groundings

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Air Astana simplifies fleet but Pratt & Whitney GTF issues linger Air Astana has trimmed its Airbus narrowbody lineup to its leanest configuration in over 20 years through fleet rationalisation. However, ongoing reliability shortfalls with Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines will require continued remedial measures through 2024 and into 2025, impacting maintenance planning and capacity.

2025-08-07T02:55:49.825567-07:00

Air Astana simplifies fleet but Pratt & Whitney GTF issues linger

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Airbus' A330-900neo gains performance edge with ongoing upgrades Since its 2018 debut, the A330-900neo has received a series of aerodynamic, propulsion and structural enhancements that narrow its fuel-burn and range gap with larger widebodies, strengthening its appeal for medium- to long-haul operations.

2025-08-07T00:09:28.485477-07:00

Airbus' A330-900neo gains performance edge with ongoing upgrades

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Egypt's AlMasria Pursues S7's Grounded A320neo/A321neo Jets in Russia Egyptian carrier AlMasria Universal Airlines has approached Russian authorities to acquire select Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets stranded at S7 Airlines due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues and Western sanctions blocking maintenance support. The proposal explores redeploying the idle narrowbodies to markets including Egypt and the Philippines.

2025-08-06T21:54:07.755336-07:00

Egypt's AlMasria Pursues S7's Grounded A320neo/A321neo Jets in Russia

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Spirit AeroSystems Q2 Loss Widens to $631M as Boeing Takeover Slips to Q4 Amid FTC Probe Spirit AeroSystems, the largest independent aerostructures manufacturer, reported a $631M second-quarter loss, widening from prior periods, as Boeing’s planned $8.3B acquisition is now expected to close in Q4 after the US FTC requested additional information, raising regulatory hurdles.

2025-08-06T15:39:50.344846-07:00

Spirit AeroSystems Q2 Loss Widens to $631M as Boeing Takeover Slips to Q4 Amid FTC Probe

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SWISS’s First A350-900 “Lausanne” Completes Maiden Flight from Toulouse SWISS International Air Lines marked a key fleet milestone today as its first Airbus A350-900, christened Lausanne, completed a two-hour maiden test flight from Airbus’s facilities in Toulouse. The sortie paves the way for the widebody’s certification and entry into long-haul service, reinforcing SWISS’s fleet renewal.

2025-08-06T13:16:27.539209-07:00

SWISS’s First A350-900 “Lausanne” Completes Maiden Flight from Toulouse

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Airbus rolls out A380 flight-computer software fix after inadvertent thrust rollback on takeoff Airbus has released a software update for A380 flight-control computers following a training-flight incident where two engines received an uncommanded soft-thrust rollback just after departure. The patch restores normal flight-law protections and will be deployed fleet-wide to eliminate the fault.

2025-08-06T09:11:53.839953-07:00

Airbus rolls out A380 flight-computer software fix after inadvertent thrust rollback on takeoff

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Embraer Posts Record Q2 Revenue, Holds $7–7.5 B 2025 Guidance Amid US Tariffs Embraer delivered a record Q2 with revenues of $1.819 billion and maintained its 2025 target of $7–7.5 billion despite US tariffs on Brazilian exports. President Trump exempted aircraft from steeper duties, but a 10 percent levy remains, as the planemaker presses to secure its first E2 order from a US carrier.

2025-08-06T03:40:27.691350-07:00

Embraer Posts Record Q2 Revenue, Holds $7–7.5 B 2025 Guidance Amid US Tariffs

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