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American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the carrier has issued a request for proposals to Airbus and Boeing for its next widebody fleet investment, aimed at replacing 47 ageing Boeing 777-200ERs. The decision is set against broader premium long-haul strategy and the timing of next-gen aircraft availability.

2026-06-13T06:21:05.484186-07:00

Cranky Flier

Spirit wins court ruling in LaGuardia slot dispute with Port Authority; sale plans face new constraints

2026-06-12T11:18:43.264479-07:00

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Pentagon awards $154M in long-lead procurement for 11 F-35s bound for undisclosed foreign customer

2026-06-12T07:57:35.978523-07:00

Bloomberg

Air India explores deferring hundreds of Airbus and Boeing deliveries as Tata pushes turnaround and record losses

2026-06-12T03:47:50.801522-07:00

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American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the carrier has issued a request for proposals to Airbus and Boeing for its next widebody fleet investment, aimed at replacing 47 ageing Boeing 777-200ERs. The decision is set against broader premium long-haul strategy and the timing of next-gen aircraft availability.

2026-06-13T06:21:05.484186-07:00

American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others

Cranky Flier

Spirit wins court ruling in LaGuardia slot dispute with Port Authority; sale plans face new constraints Spirit Airlines’ planned monetization of its New York LaGuardia (LGA) takeoff-and-landing slots hit a roadblock after the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey challenged Spirit’s approach. The airline secured a court win in the slot dispute that could affect the timing and structure of its capital-raising sale process.

2026-06-12T11:18:43.264479-07:00

Spirit wins court ruling in LaGuardia slot dispute with Port Authority; sale plans face new constraints

Air Data News

Pentagon awards $154M in long-lead procurement for 11 F-35s bound for undisclosed foreign customer The Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $154 million contract to procure long-lead components for 11 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, with production scheduled through 2030. The aircraft are destined for an undisclosed foreign customer, underscoring continued program sustainment and export pipeline planning.

2026-06-12T07:57:35.978523-07:00

Pentagon awards $154M in long-lead procurement for 11 F-35s bound for undisclosed foreign customer

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Airbus positions A321XLR as a fit for unserved routes in Sub-Saharan Africa Airbus says the A321XLR is a “compelling” aircraft for developing market demand, particularly across unserved routes in Sub-Saharan Africa, where some airlines already have plans to introduce the type. The pitch reinforces the A321XLR’s role as extended-range single-aisle capacity for thinner markets.

2026-06-12T06:17:51.988997-07:00

Airbus positions A321XLR as a fit for unserved routes in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Air Canada launches commercial operations with first A321XLR, starting Montreal–Toronto before June 15 Montreal–Toulouse transat Air Canada has taken delivery of its first A321XLR in late April and flown its first commercial sector on the domestic Montreal–Toronto route. The carrier is set to begin its first transatlantic A321XLR service from Montreal to Toulouse on 15 June, following the aircraft’s long-awaited entry into service.

2026-06-12T04:42:54.699087-07:00

Air Canada launches commercial operations with first A321XLR, starting Montreal–Toronto before June 15 Montreal–Toulouse transat

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Air Canada starts scheduled A321XLR service with first revenue flight; YUL–YYZ launch ahead of AC’s first trans-Atlantic A321XLR Air Canada has inaugurated scheduled service of its first Airbus A321XLR, operating the aircraft’s first-ever revenue flight on a short hop between Montréal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ). After additional domestic flying, the aircraft is slated for its first trans-Atlantic mission between Montréal and Toulouse on June 15.

2026-06-12T04:42:54.699087-07:00

Air Canada starts scheduled A321XLR service with first revenue flight; YUL–YYZ launch ahead of AC’s first trans-Atlantic A321XLR

Bloomberg

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Air India explores deferring hundreds of Airbus and Boeing deliveries as Tata pushes turnaround and record losses Air India is reportedly seeking to defer hundreds of aircraft deliveries on orders from Airbus and Boeing as it pivots from expansion to cost cutting under pressure from owner Tata Group amid record losses. The carrier is also weighing capacity reductions and delaying parts of its growth plan to stabilize results.

2026-06-12T03:47:50.801522-07:00

Air India explores deferring hundreds of Airbus and Boeing deliveries as Tata pushes turnaround and record losses

FlightGlobal

Honeywell delivers first TPE331-12B engines for HAL HTT-40 basic trainer ahead of local production Honeywell has delivered the first set of engines for Hindustan Aeronautics’ (HAL) HTT-40 basic trainer: three TPE331-12B turboprops out of a total 16 engines to be supplied. The deliveries mark an initial step toward HAL producing the engine locally, supporting the trainer’s induction timeline.

2026-06-12T00:37:11.295638-07:00

Honeywell delivers first TPE331-12B engines for HAL HTT-40 basic trainer ahead of local production

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American Airlines launches widebody RFP for next 47 Boeing 777-200ER replacements—Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X/others

Spirit wins court ruling in LaGuardia slot dispute with Port Authority; sale plans face new constraints

Pentagon awards $154M in long-lead procurement for 11 F-35s bound for undisclosed foreign customer

Air India explores deferring hundreds of Airbus and Boeing deliveries as Tata pushes turnaround and record losses

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