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Airbus counts cost of A320 reliance after 'Icarus' IT bug and flawed panels

Airbus this week confronted a twin shock: an internal IT fault dubbed 'Icarus' — aggravated by solar-flare disruptions — and discovery of defective A320 fuselage panels. The combined issues forced operational slowdowns, added repair and inspection workloads, and exposed the company’s concentrated dependence on the A320 family.

2025-12-05T11:26:43.375527-08:00

AirInsight

Gulfstream G300 completes maiden flight in Israel as IAI to assemble additional examples

2025-12-05T07:00:50.380408-08:00

Aviation Week

Airbus needs near‑record December run to hit revised 2025 delivery target of ~790

2025-12-04T15:12:04.110289-08:00

Boeing

Bradley D. Tilden elected to Boeing board; joins Aerospace Safety and Finance committees

2025-12-03T14:04:32.107225-08:00

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Boeing set to complete Spirit AeroSystems takeover as NYSE moves to suspend Spirit trading Dec. 8 Boeing's planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems could close as early as Monday, after a New York Stock Exchange notice said trading in the aerostructures supplier will be suspended on Dec. 8. The suspension signals an imminent transfer of Spirit from public markets into Boeing control.

2025-12-05T17:45:01.488873-08:00

Boeing set to complete Spirit AeroSystems takeover as NYSE moves to suspend Spirit trading Dec. 8

The Air Current

Eve selects BETA Technologies for eVTOL pusher motors after detailed evaluation Following a thorough technical evaluation and a carefully worded contract to allocate performance and supply risk, Eve selected BETA Technologies to supply its eVTOL pusher motors. The agreement is intended to secure propulsion capability and supply continuity as Eve advances toward flight testing and certification.

2025-12-05T12:32:35.270209-08:00

Eve selects BETA Technologies for eVTOL pusher motors after detailed evaluation

Reuters

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Airbus counts cost of A320 reliance after 'Icarus' IT bug and flawed panels Airbus this week confronted a twin shock: an internal IT fault dubbed 'Icarus' — aggravated by solar-flare disruptions — and discovery of defective A320 fuselage panels. The combined issues forced operational slowdowns, added repair and inspection workloads, and exposed the company’s concentrated dependence on the A320 family.

2025-12-05T11:26:43.375527-08:00

Airbus counts cost of A320 reliance after 'Icarus' IT bug and flawed panels

FlightGlobal

RAF hails P-8A Poseidon after completing largest international NATO deployment to Iceland The Royal Air Force praised its Boeing P-8A Poseidon after completing the type's largest international deployment to date to Iceland as part of a NATO operation. The rotation exercised maritime patrol, anti-submarine and ISR functions, demonstrating the aircraft's reach and interoperability with allied forces in the North Atlantic.

2025-12-05T08:49:04.248325-08:00

RAF hails P-8A Poseidon after completing largest international NATO deployment to Iceland

AINonline

Zhuhai Show Puts eVTOLs at Forefront of Asia's Advanced Air Mobility Push eVTOL pioneers dominated the Zhuhai Aero China show, underscoring a growing regional push for Advanced Air Mobility as manufacturers, suppliers and policymakers increase visibility on commercial prospects. The prominence of air‑taxi developers at Zhuhai signals Asia's rising role in AAM development and market positioning.

2025-12-05T08:04:40.114718-08:00

Zhuhai Show Puts eVTOLs at Forefront of Asia's Advanced Air Mobility Push

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Gulfstream G300 completes maiden flight in Israel as IAI to assemble additional examples Gulfstream’s new G300 super‑midsize business jet completed its maiden flight from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport on 5 December, the test aircraft flying for 2 hours 25 minutes. The type — unveiled in September — will see further assembly work carried out in Israel by IAI.

2025-12-05T07:00:50.380408-08:00

Gulfstream G300 completes maiden flight in Israel as IAI to assemble additional examples

AeroTime

Vietjet takes delivery of 22 Boeing, Airbus and COMAC aircraft in largest fleet expansion Vietjet will take delivery of 22 aircraft before year‑end — a mix of Boeing, Airbus and COMAC types — marking the carrier's largest single fleet expansion to date. The handovers are intended to broaden capacity and frequency across Southeast Asia and support growth on regional international routes.

2025-12-05T04:28:23.390599-08:00

Vietjet takes delivery of 22 Boeing, Airbus and COMAC aircraft in largest fleet expansion

FlightGlobal

Undisclosed eight‑ship A350‑1000 order lifts Airbus annual net to 700; IndiGo and Etihad add A350‑900 and A330‑900neo units An undisclosed customer’s November order for eight A350‑1000s pushed Airbus’s net commercial orders for the year to 700, the company reported. Airbus’s monthly figures also list 30 A350‑900s for IndiGo (bringing its A350‑900 commitments to 60) and six A330‑900neos for Etihad.

2025-12-05T00:23:24.234683-08:00

Undisclosed eight‑ship A350‑1000 order lifts Airbus annual net to 700; IndiGo and Etihad add A350‑900 and A330‑900neo units

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