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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
Russia may offer its MC-21-310 narrowbody aircraft to countries it considers friendly, signaling a potential export path for the program. The move would test demand for the aircraft beyond Russia and could shape its production plans, customer base and international commercial positioning.
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Russia may offer its MC-21-310 narrowbody aircraft to countries it considers friendly, signaling a potential export path for the program. The move would test demand for the aircraft beyond Russia and could shape its production plans, customer base and international commercial positioning.
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Egyptian airline Air Cairo has signed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026. The purchase marks the EgyptAir sister airline’s first direct order for the narrowbody type as it expands its fleet.
Romanian flag carrier TAROM has received its first Boeing 737-8, with the aircraft scheduled to arrive at its Bucharest Henri Coanda base on Sept. 8, 2026. The delivery marks the airline’s entry into the 737-8 fleet as it renews its narrowbody aircraft portfolio.
The European Union is calling for fair commercial terms as Airbus seeks a potential aircraft agreement with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The intervention adds a policy and trade dimension to Airbus’ pursuit of the Bangladeshi flag carrier and could influence the structure of any eventual deal.
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Egyptian carrier Air Cairo has signed a firm agreement to purchase 15 Airbus A320neos, its first direct aircraft order from Airbus. The deal shifts part of a fleet that already includes 20 leased A320neos toward company-owned aircraft, expanding the airline’s narrowbody fleet strategy.
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Deutsche Aircraft has completed five development flights of a modified Dornier 328 serving as a flying testbed for the D328eco’s new landing gear. The company says testing began after low- and high-speed taxi trials, with more than 15 hours logged across flight and ground activities as it advances certification and secures long-term support.
Pilatus has completed the first flight of the PC-7 MKX basic trainer at its Stans facility, using a production aircraft intended for launch customer the Netherlands. Deliveries of the new turboprop trainer are scheduled to begin in 2027.
Aeroflot Group is targeting four aircraft-related settlements by the end of 2026. The announcement signals an effort to resolve multiple outstanding aircraft matters, although the available report does not specify the counterparties, financial terms or aircraft involved.
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