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Lufthansa puts first refitted Airbus A380 back into service with reworked Business Class (Los Angeles-Munich)

Lufthansa has returned its first comprehensively modernised Airbus A380 to commercial service, sending it on its first passenger flight from Munich to Los Angeles after a 2.5-month retrofit at Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden. The aircraft reconfigures the Business Class with 68 seats on the upper deck and eliminates paired seating for direct aisle access.

2026-04-23T02:49:44.102253-07:00

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Saab ramps Gripen production targets as Q1 2026 sales rise 23.6% organically

2026-04-23T04:35:52.890077-07:00

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Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA to equip 11 upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners with high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi

2026-04-22T13:24:49.422758-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines plots 100+ aircraft expansion amid jet-fuel shock

2026-04-22T15:35:51.359810-07:00

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Saab ramps Gripen production targets as Q1 2026 sales rise 23.6% organically Saab says it is making progress on a Ukraine Gripen deal and expects to scale JAS 39 Gripen output toward 20-30 aircraft per year (from about 15 today). In Q1 2026, organic sales grew 23.6% and revenue reached 19.164 billion Swedish kronor (~€1.68bn), signalling a stronger start to the year.

2026-04-23T04:35:52.890077-07:00

Saab ramps Gripen production targets as Q1 2026 sales rise 23.6% organically

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Lufthansa puts first refitted Airbus A380 back into service with reworked Business Class (Los Angeles-Munich) Lufthansa has returned its first comprehensively modernised Airbus A380 to commercial service, sending it on its first passenger flight from Munich to Los Angeles after a 2.5-month retrofit at Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden. The aircraft reconfigures the Business Class with 68 seats on the upper deck and eliminates paired seating for direct aisle access.

2026-04-23T02:49:44.102253-07:00

Lufthansa puts first refitted Airbus A380 back into service with reworked Business Class (Los Angeles-Munich)

The Air Current

Ethiopian Airlines plots 100+ aircraft expansion amid jet-fuel shock Ethiopian Airlines is laying plans for an order covering more than 100 aircraft as part of an ambitious growth strategy, even as it navigates near-term turbulence and higher jet-fuel costs tied to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. The move underscores continued fleet build despite margin pressure.

2026-04-22T15:35:51.359810-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines plots 100+ aircraft expansion amid jet-fuel shock

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Airbus Helicopters flags delivery dip while flight-testing H160 for French military missions Airbus Helicopters says deliveries have dipped but is upbeat about military-focused refit versions in the near term. The company is flight-testing the Airbus H160, a civil helicopter it is being studied for military missions with French forces, signaling continued rotorcraft conversion and retrofit demand.

2026-04-22T15:23:57.274933-07:00

Airbus Helicopters flags delivery dip while flight-testing H160 for French military missions

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Bahrain deal positions it as first regional operator of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70, sustaining the Falcon production line Bahrain is set to become the first country in the region to operate Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Block 70, a step intended to support Falcon production continuity. The award also signals continued demand for Block 70 upgrades as operators look to modernize their fighter fleets.

2026-04-22T15:23:56.709076-07:00

Bahrain deal positions it as first regional operator of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70, sustaining the Falcon production line

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Singapore’s first Airbus A330 MRTT tanker delivery date set; aircraft earmarked for RSAF and possible overseas Army training Singapore has revealed the delivery date for its first Airbus A330 MRTT tanker. The aircraft will support Singapore Air Force operations and may be used to back overseas Singapore Army training exercises, underscoring the tankers’ role beyond pure aerial refuelling.

2026-04-22T15:23:54.996478-07:00

Singapore’s first Airbus A330 MRTT tanker delivery date set; aircraft earmarked for RSAF and possible overseas Army training

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Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA to equip 11 upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners with high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi Jetstar Airways has chosen Viasat’s next-generation AMARA in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution for its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The rollout covers 11 aircraft, according to the carrier’s announcement, positioning AMARA as the connectivity backbone for Jetstar’s long-haul cabin upgrades.

2026-04-22T13:24:49.422758-07:00

Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA to equip 11 upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners with high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi

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Textron and Safran expand European distribution and helicopter engine maintenance footprint in Düsseldorf and Germany Textron is expanding its European parts and distribution center in Düsseldorf, adding 1,000 sq m this year to support regional inventory and fulfillment. Separately, Safran inaugurated a new German facility focused on helicopter engine maintenance, positioning the company to better serve the European market.

2026-04-22T10:50:05.157855-07:00

Textron and Safran expand European distribution and helicopter engine maintenance footprint in Düsseldorf and Germany

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Lufthansa puts first refitted Airbus A380 back into service with reworked Business Class (Los Angeles-Munich)

Saab ramps Gripen production targets as Q1 2026 sales rise 23.6% organically

Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA to equip 11 upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners with high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi

Ethiopian Airlines plots 100+ aircraft expansion amid jet-fuel shock

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