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Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy as production keeps pace

Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the U.S. Navy, underscoring steady production momentum for the carrier-based airborne early warning platform. The company says it has produced 82 E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes for the Navy, sustaining mission readiness for deployed forces.

2026-04-30T15:14:12.548558-07:00

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Airbus seeks to reset A320neo-family delivery rhythm after fuselage panel rework issue

2026-05-01T00:48:56.582056-07:00

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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neos in $21.4bn boost to narrowbody capacity

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

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Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries

2026-04-30T06:57:10.380741-07:00

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Tunisair wet leases Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 under ACMI deal with Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas Tunisair has wet-leased an Airbus A330-300 and a Boeing 787-9 through an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) contract signed with Spain’s Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas. The arrangement is intended to provide additional long-haul capacity to support Tunisair’s ongoing operations.

2026-05-01T04:11:26.440447-07:00

Tunisair wet leases Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 under ACMI deal with Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas

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Airbus seeks to reset A320neo-family delivery rhythm after fuselage panel rework issue Airbus said it expects to restore its A320neo-family delivery schedule by end-June after fuselage panel rework and an administrative hitch. The move comes as quarterly profits fell 50% year-on-year, amid slowing deliveries and rising execution risk versus the 2026 plan of 870 aircraft.

2026-05-01T00:48:56.582056-07:00

Airbus seeks to reset A320neo-family delivery rhythm after fuselage panel rework issue

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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neos in $21.4bn boost to narrowbody capacity China Southern Airlines has signed purchase agreements with Airbus for 102 A320neo aircraft, with its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines set to buy 35 A320neos, totaling 137 aircraft. The order is reported at $21.4bn as the group expands capacity and fleet growth, with deal details filed in Shanghai.

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neos in $21.4bn boost to narrowbody capacity

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth Sun PhuQuoc Airways is eyeing an Airbus A330 debut in late 3Q26, signaling a near-term step-up in widebody capability. The timing suggests the carrier is sequencing aircraft deliveries to convert Vietnam’s tourism-driven demand expectations into deployable long-haul capacity.

2026-04-30T16:50:32.054289-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth

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Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy as production keeps pace Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the U.S. Navy, underscoring steady production momentum for the carrier-based airborne early warning platform. The company says it has produced 82 E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes for the Navy, sustaining mission readiness for deployed forces.

2026-04-30T15:14:12.548558-07:00

Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy as production keeps pace

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Cirium forecasts business jet deliveries edging higher in 2026 on path to ~18,000 aircraft through 2045 Cirium expects business-jet deliveries to edge up in 2026, extending a multi-decade growth runway that totals about 18,000 deliveries through 2045. The forecast frames long-horizon demand visibility for cabin manufacturers, completion specialists, and service providers supporting fleet build-outs.

2026-04-30T09:20:53.273735-07:00

Cirium forecasts business jet deliveries edging higher in 2026 on path to ~18,000 aircraft through 2045

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Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations Rotortrade has successfully delivered the first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex, supporting expanded offshore wind sector operations. The delivery marks a new operational footprint for the type in Taiwan and reinforces Rotortrade’s role in advancing rotorcraft availability for energy-industry missions.

2026-04-30T07:07:38.170223-07:00

Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations

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Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries Embraer’s redesigned Praetor 600E has received type certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the FAA and EASA, validating an upgraded super-midsize business jet configuration. The approvals cover the aircraft’s cabin comfort and utility features and put it on track for first customer deliveries in 2029, with the Praetor 500E also targeted for triple certification by end-2026.

2026-04-30T06:57:10.380741-07:00

Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries

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Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy as production keeps pace

Airbus seeks to reset A320neo-family delivery rhythm after fuselage panel rework issue

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neos in $21.4bn boost to narrowbody capacity

Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries

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