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Qantas rolls out 7th Airbus A321XLR in “Coral Sea” Great Barrier Reef livery from Hamburg

Qantas’ newest Airbus A321XLR has rolled out of Airbus’ Hamburg paint shop wearing a Great Barrier Reef–inspired “Coral Sea” livery, featuring sea turtles and coral. It is the airline’s seventh A321XLR out of 48 on order, continuing a reef-conservation theme tied to the natural wonder.

2026-05-28T05:33:02.653299-07:00

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Israir to buy two Airbus A330s, targets US market debut in 3Q26

2026-05-28T08:36:35.804573-07:00

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Ukraine to receive up to 20 Saab Gripen E/F fighters as Sweden sells 20 latest jets and donates 16 older C/D models

2026-05-28T02:44:32.723407-07:00

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Bell Textron sells first Bell 407GXi helicopter in India to TransBharat Aviation for high-altitude missions

2026-05-28T05:49:27.992065-07:00

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Israir to buy two Airbus A330s, targets US market debut in 3Q26 Israir plans to acquire two Airbus A330s as it prepares to launch long-haul operations and seeks its first US debut in 3Q26. The move signals a near-term step-change in widebody capacity for the Israel-based carrier, tied to the A330’s re-entry into its fleet plan.

2026-05-28T08:36:35.804573-07:00

Israir to buy two Airbus A330s, targets US market debut in 3Q26

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Bell Textron sells first Bell 407GXi helicopter in India to TransBharat Aviation for high-altitude missions Bell Textron announced the sale of the first Bell 407GXi helicopter in India to TransBharat Aviation. The aircraft will be used for high-altitude operations, expanding the operator’s rotorcraft capability with a type positioned for performance in challenging environments.

2026-05-28T05:49:27.992065-07:00

Bell Textron sells first Bell 407GXi helicopter in India to TransBharat Aviation for high-altitude missions

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Qantas rolls out 7th Airbus A321XLR in “Coral Sea” Great Barrier Reef livery from Hamburg Qantas’ newest Airbus A321XLR has rolled out of Airbus’ Hamburg paint shop wearing a Great Barrier Reef–inspired “Coral Sea” livery, featuring sea turtles and coral. It is the airline’s seventh A321XLR out of 48 on order, continuing a reef-conservation theme tied to the natural wonder.

2026-05-28T05:33:02.653299-07:00

Qantas rolls out 7th Airbus A321XLR in “Coral Sea” Great Barrier Reef livery from Hamburg

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Ukraine to receive up to 20 Saab Gripen E/F fighters as Sweden sells 20 latest jets and donates 16 older C/D models Sweden and Ukraine agreed new steps toward introducing Saab Gripen fighters into Ukrainian service: Kyiv could acquire up to 20 Gripen E/F aircraft, while Sweden will sell 20 of the latest-model jets and donate 16 older C/D versions to support near-term operational needs. The package is tied to EU Ukraine Support Loan funding.

2026-05-28T02:44:32.723407-07:00

Ukraine to receive up to 20 Saab Gripen E/F fighters as Sweden sells 20 latest jets and donates 16 older C/D models

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Russia imports its first commercial jet since the 2022 sanctions Russia has imported its first commercial jet since the 2022 sanctions period began. The move is a fresh indicator of how Russia is trying to reconstitute civil aviation capacity while navigating continuing restrictions on aircraft and related trade flows.

2026-05-28T02:08:04.200838-07:00

Russia imports its first commercial jet since the 2022 sanctions

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Israel receives first on-order Boeing KC-46A “Gideon” tanker ahead of local systems installation Israel’s first Boeing KC-46A tanker, dubbed “Gideon,” has arrived in-country ahead of service entry and begins the next phase of installation work for local systems. The aircraft is the first of six KC-46As ordered, marking a tangible step toward expanding Israel’s aerial refueling capability.

2026-05-28T01:35:42.570055-07:00

Israel receives first on-order Boeing KC-46A “Gideon” tanker ahead of local systems installation

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Israel Air Force takes delivery of first Boeing KC-46A “Gideon” tanker to replace aging KC-46A/707 Re’em fleet The Israeli Air Force has formally received its first KC-46A “Gideon” aerial refueling tanker at Nevatim Air Base, following completion of inaugural flights in the US. The new tanker will progressively replace the IAF’s aging Boeing 707 Re’em refueling aircraft and extend long-range strike reach.

2026-05-28T01:35:42.570055-07:00

Israel Air Force takes delivery of first Boeing KC-46A “Gideon” tanker to replace aging KC-46A/707 Re’em fleet

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said China’s promise to buy 200 Boeing aircraft following President Trump’s visit is only a starting point, with “more to come” expected later this year as the order is firmed up. He framed the 200-jet commitment as a “major accomplishment” that could grow toward roughly 700 jets.

2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

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Qantas rolls out 7th Airbus A321XLR in “Coral Sea” Great Barrier Reef livery from Hamburg

Israir to buy two Airbus A330s, targets US market debut in 3Q26

Ukraine to receive up to 20 Saab Gripen E/F fighters as Sweden sells 20 latest jets and donates 16 older C/D models

Bell Textron sells first Bell 407GXi helicopter in India to TransBharat Aviation for high-altitude missions

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