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Royal Thai Navy orders two enhanced-configuration Airbus C295s for surveillance and Search and Rescue

The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft configured for an advanced transport role, adding surveillance and Search and Rescue capability to logistic missions. The buy consolidates Thailand’s multi-service C295 adoption as the armed forces expand their maritime and ISR-relevant airlift and mission sets.

2026-05-27T03:39:53.502791-07:00

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Magnifica Air founder Wade Black shares plans for US luxury startup

2026-05-27T02:30:38.471084-07:00

Bloomberg

China slows Airbus delivery approvals to pressure European regulators on Comac-certification timelines

2026-05-26T20:12:09.582698-07:00

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Australian Border Force taps Bombardier Defense for three Global 6500 maritime surveillance aircraft

2026-05-26T06:18:05.560238-07:00

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Royal Thai Navy orders two enhanced-configuration Airbus C295s for surveillance and Search and Rescue The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft configured for an advanced transport role, adding surveillance and Search and Rescue capability to logistic missions. The buy consolidates Thailand’s multi-service C295 adoption as the armed forces expand their maritime and ISR-relevant airlift and mission sets.

2026-05-27T03:39:53.502791-07:00

Royal Thai Navy orders two enhanced-configuration Airbus C295s for surveillance and Search and Rescue

AeroTime

Magnifica Air founder Wade Black shares plans for US luxury startup Magnifica Air founder Wade Black provided additional details on the carrier’s new premium airline concept in the US, outlining what the luxury operation aims to deliver as it prepares to build its initial fleet. The interview adds context to the airline’s early launch strategy beyond prior aircraft-sourcing reports.

2026-05-27T02:30:38.471084-07:00

Magnifica Air founder Wade Black shares plans for US luxury startup

Australian Aviation

RAAF completes final P-8A Poseidon delivery, locking in Australia’s full maritime patrol and ISR fleet The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final P-8A Poseidon, completing the fleet that underpins Australia’s anti-submarine warfare, maritime strike, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The handover represents the endpoint of a long-running maritime patrol capability build-out.

2026-05-26T23:26:28.993658-07:00

RAAF completes final P-8A Poseidon delivery, locking in Australia’s full maritime patrol and ISR fleet

Bloomberg

China slows Airbus delivery approvals to pressure European regulators on Comac-certification timelines China is reportedly slow-walking approvals for Airbus SE aircraft deliveries to signal impatience with how long European regulators are taking to certify China-made aircraft. The move is intended as leverage in the certification process—rather than an immediate block on deliveries.

2026-05-26T20:12:09.582698-07:00

China slows Airbus delivery approvals to pressure European regulators on Comac-certification timelines

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Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring Spirit Airlines is seeking $275 million to facilitate aircraft sales, aiming to convert distressed assets into liquidity during its restructuring process. The proposal underscores how carriers under financial pressure are using secondary-market activity to fund runway and manage fleet transitions.

2026-05-26T10:35:17.827318-07:00

Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring

FlightGlobal

Australian Border Force taps Bombardier Defense for three Global 6500 maritime surveillance aircraft Bombardier Defense will provide three Global 6500s to support the Australian Border Force’s critical maritime surveillance missions. The aircraft will be operated by Metrea, which was recently selected by the Australian government to deliver an enhanced air surveillance capability.

2026-05-26T06:18:05.560238-07:00

Australian Border Force taps Bombardier Defense for three Global 6500 maritime surveillance aircraft

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TAAG Angola Airlines to restart Luanda–Lusaka flights by end-October 2026 TAAG Angola Airlines plans to resume direct passenger service between Luanda and Lusaka by the end of October 2026, the Zambian Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) said on May 22, 2026. The restart reopens a key Angola–Zambia air link after a period without scheduled direct service.

2026-05-26T04:19:43.985448-07:00

TAAG Angola Airlines to restart Luanda–Lusaka flights by end-October 2026

Air Data News

Air China Cargo locks in four more Airbus A350F freighters, lifting firm order to 10 Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters, bringing its total firm order for the type to 10 aircraft. The carrier previously ordered six A350Fs in November 2025 and has been introducing Airbus freighters since end-2023, currently operating eight A330-200P2Fs.

2026-05-26T03:00:33.246158-07:00

Air China Cargo locks in four more Airbus A350F freighters, lifting firm order to 10

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Royal Thai Navy orders two enhanced-configuration Airbus C295s for surveillance and Search and Rescue

Magnifica Air founder Wade Black shares plans for US luxury startup

China slows Airbus delivery approvals to pressure European regulators on Comac-certification timelines

Australian Border Force taps Bombardier Defense for three Global 6500 maritime surveillance aircraft

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