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Trump–Xi talks in China expected to cover tariff “truce” extension and Boeing aircraft purchases

Markets are positioning for Trump to use his first state visit to China in years to pursue even modest trade agreements, with traders watching for a tariff-truce extension and Boeing-linked aircraft purchase momentum. The trip also underscores how US–China diplomacy can quickly reprice aerospace demand expectations.

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

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Rotortrade delivers three Airbus H145 D3 pre-owned helicopters to New Zealand Search & Rescue

2026-05-13T13:32:58.890848-07:00

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SkyAlyne and Airbus Helicopters Canada complete first RCAF CT-153 Juno test flights in Canada ahead of mid-2026 deliveries

2026-05-13T09:42:50.981310-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary Airbus talks for 20 A220 and 6 (plus) A350-1000 widebodies to drive regional-to-long-haul expa

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

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Rotortrade delivers three Airbus H145 D3 pre-owned helicopters to New Zealand Search & Rescue Rotortrade has confirmed the delivery of three pre-owned Airbus H145 D3 helicopters to New Zealand’s Search & Rescue Services. The handover expands and refreshes SAR rotary capability with the light-twin type, supporting the operator’s emergency-response mission needs.

2026-05-13T13:32:58.890848-07:00

Rotortrade delivers three Airbus H145 D3 pre-owned helicopters to New Zealand Search & Rescue

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Trump–Xi talks in China expected to cover tariff “truce” extension and Boeing aircraft purchases Markets are positioning for Trump to use his first state visit to China in years to pursue even modest trade agreements, with traders watching for a tariff-truce extension and Boeing-linked aircraft purchase momentum. The trip also underscores how US–China diplomacy can quickly reprice aerospace demand expectations.

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

Trump–Xi talks in China expected to cover tariff “truce” extension and Boeing aircraft purchases

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Embraer plots KC-390 ramp to 10 aircraft/year by 2030; explores US and India assembly, while Colombia and Chile show C-390 inter Embraer expects to lift KC-390 Millennium production to 10 aircraft annually by the end of the decade, and is studying potential assembly-line moves in the U.S. and India contingent on major contract wins. The airlifter’s forward-operational concept—ACE, FARP and multi-domain task-force sustainment—targets demand for expeditionary airlift, with Colombia and Chile signaling interest in the platform.

2026-05-13T11:03:21.286759-07:00

Embraer plots KC-390 ramp to 10 aircraft/year by 2030; explores US and India assembly, while Colombia and Chile show C-390 inter

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SkyAlyne and Airbus Helicopters Canada complete first RCAF CT-153 Juno test flights in Canada ahead of mid-2026 deliveries The first CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135) for Canada’s RCAF Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program has completed initial Canadian test flights, including display of the RCAF livery at Airbus Helicopters’ Fort Erie, Ontario site. SkyAlyne is acquiring 19 CT-153 Junos, with deliveries starting mid-2026.

2026-05-13T09:42:50.981310-07:00

SkyAlyne and Airbus Helicopters Canada complete first RCAF CT-153 Juno test flights in Canada ahead of mid-2026 deliveries

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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary Airbus talks for 20 A220 and 6 (plus) A350-1000 widebodies to drive regional-to-long-haul expa Ethiopian Airlines is reported to be in preliminary discussions with Airbus for additional aircraft, with figures cited of 20 Airbus A220s and six Airbus A350-1000s (and potential further A350-1000 additions) as it accelerates fleet growth alongside work on a new airport. The talks are positioned as a step-change in both regional and long-haul capacity.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary Airbus talks for 20 A220 and 6 (plus) A350-1000 widebodies to drive regional-to-long-haul expa

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EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000 EVA Air has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D in-flight map platform for installation across its long-haul fleet, starting with Boeing 787 and 777-300ER aircraft and extending to the airline’s upcoming Airbus A350-1000s. The carrier said the deployment brings Panasonic’s latest in-cabin mapping experience to passengers.

2026-05-13T02:34:02.179822-07:00

EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

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United Nigeria targets rapid fleet and network growth United Nigeria says it is aiming for fast expansion of both its fleet size and route network. The move puts renewed focus on how quickly new-capacity entrants can scale aircraft availability and turn that flying into sustained route coverage in Nigeria.

2026-05-13T01:34:26.662842-07:00

United Nigeria targets rapid fleet and network growth

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UAC-backed leasing plan to bring Red Wings’ first Tu-214 by 2027 United Aircraft Corporation says Russia’s Red Wings Airlines will receive its first commercial Tupolev Tu-214 aircraft in 2027 under a state-backed leasing scheme. The announcement ties the carrier’s near-term fleet step to Moscow’s broader push for domestic aircraft production and import substitution.

2026-05-12T21:16:23.065217-07:00

UAC-backed leasing plan to bring Red Wings’ first Tu-214 by 2027

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Trump–Xi talks in China expected to cover tariff “truce” extension and Boeing aircraft purchases

Rotortrade delivers three Airbus H145 D3 pre-owned helicopters to New Zealand Search & Rescue

SkyAlyne and Airbus Helicopters Canada complete first RCAF CT-153 Juno test flights in Canada ahead of mid-2026 deliveries

Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary Airbus talks for 20 A220 and 6 (plus) A350-1000 widebodies to drive regional-to-long-haul expa

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