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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus Secures Major Orders Despite Cancellations, Highlights A320neo Demand

Airbus experienced a surge in orders in March 2025, with 211 aircraft, including 193 A320neo-family, despite 72 cancellations from Go First. BOC Aviation contributed by ordering 70 A320neos. The figures underscore the enduring demand for A320neo series despite market challenges.

2025-04-09T09:35:44.291476-07:00

Skift

Delta Air Lines Takes Stance Against Tariffs Amid Growth Concerns

2025-04-09T04:00:50.802320-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Delta Air Lines Cuts Capacity Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty and Tariffs

2025-04-09T04:20:18.684884-07:00

AeroTime

Airbus' Airspace Cabin Expands to A220 and A350-1000

2025-04-09T05:56:10.415227-07:00

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Vietjet Secures $300 Million to Expand Fleet, Eyes Boeing Order Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet has secured a $300 million financing agreement with AV AirFinance, a KKR partner, to fund fleet expansion. Concurrently, Vietjet is negotiating with Boeing to enlarge its aircraft order, highlighting its growth aspiration amidst increasing market demand.

2025-04-09T20:36:50.151972-07:00

Vietjet Secures $300 Million to Expand Fleet, Eyes Boeing Order

FlightGlobal

Airbus to Retrofit Thai Airways' A350 Cabins for Enhanced Passenger Experience Airbus has signed a Letter of Intent with Thai Airways International to retrofit the airline's A350 cabins, focusing on upgrading passenger experience and cabin efficiency. This collaboration highlights the continued push toward modernizing fleets and maintaining competitive edge in a recovering travel market.

2025-04-09T20:04:32.554812-07:00

Airbus to Retrofit Thai Airways' A350 Cabins for Enhanced Passenger Experience

Bloomberg

Virgin Australia's IPO Plans Progress Amid Market Uncertainty Virgin Australia is poised to move forward with its initial public offering in June, despite the economic uncertainties stemming from the U.S.-China trade war. Bain Capital, which controls the airline, is optimistic about the potential IPO, seeing it as a strategic maneuver for future growth.

2025-04-09T20:04:11.198339-07:00

Virgin Australia's IPO Plans Progress Amid Market Uncertainty

airpronews.com

RCAF Grapples with CC-295 Delays, Impacting Western Canada SAR Operations The Royal Canadian Air Force faces significant challenges as delays in deploying the CC-295 Kingfisher leave Western Canada without essential fixed-wing search and rescue (SAR) assets. The transition period exposes critical gaps in regional emergency response capabilities, highlighting the urgent need for resolution.

2025-04-09T19:32:58.132121-07:00

RCAF Grapples with CC-295 Delays, Impacting Western Canada SAR Operations

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Emirates Expands Premium Economy A380 Services to Manchester and Milan Emirates is deploying refurbished Airbus A380s fitted with Premium Economy cabins to Manchester from June 6 and Milan from July 1. This expansion includes up to 5,000 weekly Premium Economy seats on UK routes, further enhancing Emirates' market presence in Europe.

2025-04-09T18:51:43.548079-07:00

Emirates Expands Premium Economy A380 Services to Manchester and Milan

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Delta Air Lines Defers Airbus Deliveries Due to Trump Tariffs Delta Air Lines announced it will defer deliveries of Airbus aircraft built in Europe to avoid paying tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The airline, facing economic uncertainties and weakening demand, is focusing on maintaining margins by reducing planned capacity growth for 2025.

2025-04-09T12:54:18.088436-07:00

Delta Air Lines Defers Airbus Deliveries Due to Trump Tariffs

Aviation Week

Russian Airlines Permitted to Wet Lease Foreign Aircraft Amid International Travel Expansion Russia's State Duma has granted approval for domestic airlines to wet lease aircraft from foreign owners for international routes, offering enhanced flexibility and capacity growth as international travel demands rise. This move may bolster Russian airlines' competitive edge globally amidst evolving trade and operational challenges.

2025-04-09T11:22:28.193878-07:00

Russian Airlines Permitted to Wet Lease Foreign Aircraft Amid International Travel Expansion

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Air India Set to Install Panasonic Astrova IFE on 34 New Widebody Aircraft Air India, owned by Tata Group, has signed a deal with Panasonic Avionics to equip 34 new widebody aircraft, including Airbus A350s and Boeing 787-9s, with the Astrova in-flight entertainment system. This move aims to enhance the passenger experience on long-haul flights.

2025-04-09T10:18:36.243090-07:00

Air India Set to Install Panasonic Astrova IFE on 34 New Widebody Aircraft

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