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AirAsia X adds first A321-200NX(LR) long-range A321neo-family aircraft

AirAsia X has added its first A321-200NX(LR), expanding the carrier’s long-range narrowbody capability as it continues to build out its Airbus single-aisle fleet. The move signals continued emphasis on long-haul network flexibility using an A321neo-family configuration.

2026-05-19T19:23:59.104798-07:00

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Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026

2026-05-19T18:05:41.642624-07:00

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Canada selects Pilatus PC-21-based CT-157 Siskin II for Snowbirds replacement, with Tutor jet stand-down after 2026

2026-05-19T12:10:05.021670-07:00

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Airbus orders/cost squeeze: 10% non-industrial spending cut as engine shortages and delivery bottlenecks persist

2026-05-19T06:10:20.941565-07:00

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AirAsia X adds first A321-200NX(LR) long-range A321neo-family aircraft AirAsia X has added its first A321-200NX(LR), expanding the carrier’s long-range narrowbody capability as it continues to build out its Airbus single-aisle fleet. The move signals continued emphasis on long-haul network flexibility using an A321neo-family configuration.

2026-05-19T19:23:59.104798-07:00

AirAsia X adds first A321-200NX(LR) long-range A321neo-family aircraft

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Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026 Skymark Airlines will launch commercial operations with its first Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026, starting Tokyo Haneda–Fukuoka. The debut positions the carrier for its initial network build around a single-aisle fleet commitment tied to mid-2Q26 entry into scheduled service.

2026-05-19T18:05:41.642624-07:00

Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026

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Canada selects Pilatus PC-21-based CT-157 Siskin II for Snowbirds replacement, with Tutor jet stand-down after 2026 Canada will replace the RCAF Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets after the 2026 airshow season with the CT-157 Siskin II, a Canada-specific PC-21 derivative. The team will stand down through the late-2020s/early-2030s until new deliveries arrive.

2026-05-19T12:10:05.021670-07:00

Canada selects Pilatus PC-21-based CT-157 Siskin II for Snowbirds replacement, with Tutor jet stand-down after 2026

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Czech Republic’s first Embraer KC-390 Millennium completes maiden flight in Brazil Embraer says the first of two KC-390 Millennium configured for the Czech Air Force has completed its inaugural flight at Gavião Peixoto in São Paulo state. Prague ordered the two aircraft in 2024; the Czech government and Embraer released footage of the maiden sortie.

2026-05-19T10:40:19.832520-07:00

Czech Republic’s first Embraer KC-390 Millennium completes maiden flight in Brazil

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Italy signs for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers to replace aging KC-767 fleet Italy has signed for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers in a deal valued at €1,390 million, replacing the Italian Air Force’s aging KC-767 fleet of four aircraft. Tender documents indicate Rome was also considering the Boeing KC-46 in earlier plans before selecting the A330 MRTT.

2026-05-19T09:10:26.446797-07:00

Italy signs for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers to replace aging KC-767 fleet

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Sudan Airways outlines fleet rebuild as state assesses war-related damage Sudan Airways plans to restart fleet growth and rebuilding after a period of disruption, as the Sudanese state tallies aircraft and infrastructure damage linked to the war. The carrier’s recovery effort centers on restoring usable capacity and reconstituting its operating fleet.

2026-05-19T06:42:15.667348-07:00

Sudan Airways outlines fleet rebuild as state assesses war-related damage

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Airbus orders/cost squeeze: 10% non-industrial spending cut as engine shortages and delivery bottlenecks persist Airbus is tightening corporate spending by 10% amid a supply chain crisis that is leaving aircraft stuck without engines and continuing to constrain global deliveries. The move follows a 52% drop in adjusted EBIT and pressure from deferred engine deliveries, even as Airbus keeps main assembly lines active.

2026-05-19T06:10:20.941565-07:00

Airbus orders/cost squeeze: 10% non-industrial spending cut as engine shortages and delivery bottlenecks persist

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Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of 16th Boeing 737-8 as two more are due this month Malaysia Airlines has inducted its 16th Boeing 737-8, with the aircraft arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on May 18, 2026, as part of a broader fleet-renewal program. The carrier also expects two additional 737-8s this month.

2026-05-19T04:09:19.879211-07:00

Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of 16th Boeing 737-8 as two more are due this month

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AirAsia X adds first A321-200NX(LR) long-range A321neo-family aircraft

Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026

Canada selects Pilatus PC-21-based CT-157 Siskin II for Snowbirds replacement, with Tutor jet stand-down after 2026

Airbus orders/cost squeeze: 10% non-industrial spending cut as engine shortages and delivery bottlenecks persist

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