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EcoDemonstrator Explorer begins flight tests of next-generation inlet for Rolls-Royce–powered Boeing 787-9

EcoDemonstrator Explorer will use a modified Rolls-Royce-powered Boeing 787-9 inbound for Lufthansa to evaluate acoustic performance from a revised, shorter nacelle inlet structure. The aircraft’s configuration is designed specifically to measure inlet noise impacts tied to next-generation inlet design changes.

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2026-07-16T05:16:32.887196-07:00

Leeham News

Boeing posts strongest H1 since 2018, driven by 737 MAX cadence as Stephanie Pope pushes BCA production scale-up ahead of Farnbo

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2026-07-16T05:46:02.878097-07:00

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HiSky Europe reactivates A321-200NX(LR) after 1.5-year PW1100G grounding

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2026-07-16T01:59:51.065780-07:00

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Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines

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2026-07-16T01:29:03.960304-07:00

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Boeing posts strongest H1 since 2018, driven by 737 MAX cadence as Stephanie Pope pushes BCA production scale-up ahead of Farnbo Boeing reported 314 commercial aircraft deliveries in the first half of 2026—its best start since 2018—pointing to continued recovery momentum supported by the 737 MAX. The run comes as Stephanie Pope, leading Boeing Commercial Airplanes since March 2024, focuses on stabilizing production and expanding factory capacity to regain single-aisle share from Airbus.

2026-07-16T05:46:02.878097-07:00

Boeing posts strongest H1 since 2018, driven by 737 MAX cadence as Stephanie Pope pushes BCA production scale-up ahead of Farnbo

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EcoDemonstrator Explorer begins flight tests of next-generation inlet for Rolls-Royce–powered Boeing 787-9 EcoDemonstrator Explorer will use a modified Rolls-Royce-powered Boeing 787-9 inbound for Lufthansa to evaluate acoustic performance from a revised, shorter nacelle inlet structure. The aircraft’s configuration is designed specifically to measure inlet noise impacts tied to next-generation inlet design changes.

2026-07-16T05:16:32.887196-07:00

EcoDemonstrator Explorer begins flight tests of next-generation inlet for Rolls-Royce–powered Boeing 787-9

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HiSky Europe reactivates A321-200NX(LR) after 1.5-year PW1100G grounding Romania-based HiSky Europe (Iasi) has returned its second Airbus A321-200NX(LR) to service following a roughly 1.5-year grounding tied to Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine issues. The reactivation follows prior engine-related maintenance/fixes enabling the aircraft’s return to operations.

2026-07-16T01:59:51.065780-07:00

HiSky Europe reactivates A321-200NX(LR) after 1.5-year PW1100G grounding

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Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines Cebu Pacific has announced an agreement to provide wet-lease services to Vietnam Airlines, deploying one Airbus A320neo to support the Vietnamese carrier’s domestic operations over the coming months.

2026-07-16T01:29:03.960304-07:00

Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines

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TAP Air Portugal to add 24 Airbus aircraft by 2028 after restructuring After completing its restructuring program, TAP Air Portugal plans to introduce 24 new Airbus aircraft over the next two years, expanding its fleet beyond prior limits set by the European Commission. The update points to a near-term acceleration in aircraft intake and capacity plans.

2026-07-15T22:14:48.324076-07:00

TAP Air Portugal to add 24 Airbus aircraft by 2028 after restructuring

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets 4 Airbus A330s by YE26 Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways says it plans to acquire four Airbus A330s by the end of 2026. The fleet build signals a near-term scaling of the carrier’s long-haul and high-capacity capability, with implications for capacity planning and aircraft supply into 2025-26.

2026-07-15T19:29:44.292456-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets 4 Airbus A330s by YE26

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Airbus books 59 net new orders in June 2026 Airbus recorded 59 net new orders in June 2026, adding to its order flow during a period of ongoing demand competition across single-aisle and widebody segments. The figure offers a timely datapoint for tracking Airbus’s commercial backlog trajectory into the second half of the year.

2026-07-15T16:29:57.529910-07:00

Airbus books 59 net new orders in June 2026

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Airbus in talks to sell more A330neo widebodies to Flynas ahead of Farnborough Airbus is reportedly in negotiations to sell additional A330neo widebody aircraft to Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas. Industry sources say an announcement could come as soon as next week’s Farnborough Airshow, underscoring continued momentum for the A330neo in Middle East fleet planning.

2026-07-15T15:16:55.944450-07:00

Airbus in talks to sell more A330neo widebodies to Flynas ahead of Farnborough

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