News

Reuters

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

Airbus handed over 81 jets in May, a sharp year-on-year increase, industry sources say. The month’s jump was partly attributed to the release of aircraft that had been stuck in a China-related regulatory stand-off, easing delivery paperwork friction after earlier delays.

2026-06-04T06:57:39.527045-07:00

Reuters

Singapore Airlines in talks for 50+ widebody order, weighing Airbus A350-1000 vs Boeing 777X

2026-06-04T03:56:32.352502-07:00

ch-aviation

Belgium’s FLYINGGROUP targets 20–30-aircraft expansion

2026-06-04T04:58:14.413143-07:00

AeroTime

Textron Aviation completes first flight of Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, targeting FAA certification and 2027 service entry

2026-06-03T18:27:24.144276-07:00

News Timeline

Reuters

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases Airbus handed over 81 jets in May, a sharp year-on-year increase, industry sources say. The month’s jump was partly attributed to the release of aircraft that had been stuck in a China-related regulatory stand-off, easing delivery paperwork friction after earlier delays.

2026-06-04T06:57:39.527045-07:00

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

ch-aviation

Belgium’s FLYINGGROUP targets 20–30-aircraft expansion Belgian aviation services group FLYINGGROUP says it is looking to add 20 to 30 aircraft as part of its expansion plan, signaling a near-term push to grow its commercial and business aviation footprint. The move underscores continued demand for capacity in the broader charter and operator ecosystem.

2026-06-04T04:58:14.413143-07:00

Belgium’s FLYINGGROUP targets 20–30-aircraft expansion

Reuters

❗️

Singapore Airlines in talks for 50+ widebody order, weighing Airbus A350-1000 vs Boeing 777X Singapore Airlines is reportedly discussing a potential order of at least 50 large widebody aircraft with both Airbus and Boeing, as it plans the next phase of long-term growth. The carrier’s preference is framed around either the Airbus A350-1000 or the Boeing 777X, per industry sources cited by Reuters.

2026-06-04T03:56:32.352502-07:00

Singapore Airlines in talks for 50+ widebody order, weighing Airbus A350-1000 vs Boeing 777X

Reuters

Singapore Airlines in talks for major new jet order, sources say

2026-06-04T03:56:32.352502-07:00

Singapore Airlines in talks on

AeroTime

❗️

Textron Aviation completes first flight of Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, targeting FAA certification and 2027 service entry Textron Aviation has flown the first Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, starting an expanded flight-test phase ahead of FAA certification. The manufacturer reiterated its planned 2027 entry-into-service timeline for the next-generation entry-level business jet.

2026-06-03T18:27:24.144276-07:00

Textron Aviation completes first flight of Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, targeting FAA certification and 2027 service entry

Reuters

Air Canada flags ongoing delivery “friction” for delayed Airbus A321XLRs as it begins XLR service this month Air Canada COO says the carrier still faces “friction in the system” tied to delays in Airbus A321XLR deliveries. Despite the slippage, Air Canada is scheduled to start A321XLR operations this month with the longer-range single-aisle type.

2026-06-03T13:56:36.442772-07:00

Air Canada flags ongoing delivery “friction” for delayed Airbus A321XLRs as it begins XLR service this month

The Air Current

Boeing hands United the first increased-performance 787-9 (iMTOW) to open the delivery stream United Airlines took delivery in May of the first increased performance 787-9, starting Boeing’s handover of the more capable long-range twin-aisle variant. The aircraft marks the beginning of the delivery stream for Boeing’s higher-weight 787-9 configuration for the carrier’s long-haul network.

2026-06-03T11:22:28.696728-07:00

Boeing hands United the first increased-performance 787-9 (iMTOW) to open the delivery stream

World Airline News

❗️

United takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, launching a new long-range narrowbody chapter United Airlines has received its first Airbus A321XLR, en route to the US to begin aircraft preparation for entry into service. The delivery follows the carrier’s 2019 order for 50 jets and is positioned as the start of a new premium narrowbody era for long-haul flying.

2026-06-03T09:44:52.372043-07:00

United takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, launching a new long-range narrowbody chapter

Menu

Orders News

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

Singapore Airlines in talks for 50+ widebody order, weighing Airbus A350-1000 vs Boeing 777X

Belgium’s FLYINGGROUP targets 20–30-aircraft expansion

Textron Aviation completes first flight of Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, targeting FAA certification and 2027 service entry

News Timeline