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Airbus A350F: cargo door delivered to Toulouse; installation starts on MSN700 ahead of H2 test flights

The cargo door for Airbus’s first A350 freighter has arrived at the final assembly line in Toulouse, reaching the MSN700 prototype on 21 April. Installation is set to begin on 22 April, with the next step being test flights scheduled for H2, per A350F chief engineer Joel Rocker.

2026-04-22T01:35:49.943868-07:00

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Rolls-Royce records first Boeing 787 Trent engine selection in nearly three years with March deal for eight aircraft

2026-04-22T01:34:41.551221-07:00

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Tunisair targets active fleet of 21 jets by YE26

2026-04-22T03:25:18.433807-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines commits for 11 Boeing 787-9s and 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, adding options for 15 more 787-9s and 21 more 737 MAX

2026-04-22T00:36:12.290257-07:00

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Tunisair targets active fleet of 21 jets by YE26 Tunisair is aiming to grow its active fleet to 21 jets by the end of 2026, signaling a renewed capacity build tied to aircraft availability and planned fleet utilization.

2026-04-22T03:25:18.433807-07:00

Tunisair targets active fleet of 21 jets by YE26

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DR Congo Air Force acquires ex–Mont Gabaon Boeing 737-500 The DR Congo Air Force has acquired an ex–Mont Gabaon Boeing 737-500, converting a previously civilian wide deployment asset into a military operator’s capability. The move highlights how secondary-market airframes are being repurposed to expand lift and utility options without new-build procurement.

2026-04-22T02:40:36.200923-07:00

DR Congo Air Force acquires ex–Mont Gabaon Boeing 737-500

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Togo reportedly linked to $82m order for four Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos Multiple African media outlets report Togo is set to acquire four Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft in a deal valued at about $82 million. Neither Embraer nor Togo’s government has confirmed the procurement, leaving key terms and delivery timelines unclear.

2026-04-22T01:58:22.188749-07:00

Togo reportedly linked to $82m order for four Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos

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Airbus A350F: cargo door delivered to Toulouse; installation starts on MSN700 ahead of H2 test flights The cargo door for Airbus’s first A350 freighter has arrived at the final assembly line in Toulouse, reaching the MSN700 prototype on 21 April. Installation is set to begin on 22 April, with the next step being test flights scheduled for H2, per A350F chief engineer Joel Rocker.

2026-04-22T01:35:49.943868-07:00

Airbus A350F: cargo door delivered to Toulouse; installation starts on MSN700 ahead of H2 test flights

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Rolls-Royce records first Boeing 787 Trent engine selection in nearly three years with March deal for eight aircraft Rolls-Royce has secured a new engine selection for the Boeing 787 after nearly three years without fresh orders, with an engine order recorded in March 2026 covering eight aircraft. The win marks the first Trent-powered deal since mid-2023 and signals renewed momentum for the 787 propulsion line.

2026-04-22T01:34:41.551221-07:00

Rolls-Royce records first Boeing 787 Trent engine selection in nearly three years with March deal for eight aircraft

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Ethiopian Airlines commits for 11 Boeing 787-9s and 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, adding options for 15 more 787-9s and 21 more 737 MAX Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to order 11 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with additional options for 15 and 21 aircraft, respectively. The commitment—announced during Dubai Airshow 2023—expands Ethiopian’s widebody and single-aisle growth pipeline.

2026-04-22T00:36:12.290257-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines commits for 11 Boeing 787-9s and 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, adding options for 15 more 787-9s and 21 more 737 MAX

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ABX Air to take delivery of its first Boeing 767-300F US cargo carrier ABX Air is set to add its first Boeing 767-300F, expanding its freighter fleet with a new widebody capacity option. The move signals continued investment in long-haul cargo capability within the operator’s growth and network plans.

2026-04-21T14:35:49.135860-07:00

ABX Air to take delivery of its first Boeing 767-300F

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Pratt & Whitney to invest $100M+ to expand U.S. GTF MRO capacity in Texas, Florida and Arkansas Pratt & Whitney says it will invest more than $100 million across three U.S. MRO sites—expanding geared turbofan maintenance capacity and increasing engine turnaround capability. The buildout spans Texas, Florida and Arkansas as the OEM pushes to strengthen aftermarket repair and service throughput.

2026-04-21T12:37:41.943359-07:00

Pratt & Whitney to invest $100M+ to expand U.S. GTF MRO capacity in Texas, Florida and Arkansas

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Airbus A350F: cargo door delivered to Toulouse; installation starts on MSN700 ahead of H2 test flights

Rolls-Royce records first Boeing 787 Trent engine selection in nearly three years with March deal for eight aircraft

Tunisair targets active fleet of 21 jets by YE26

Ethiopian Airlines commits for 11 Boeing 787-9s and 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, adding options for 15 more 787-9s and 21 more 737 MAX

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