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Airbus commercial chief Lars Wagner pushes for 2024 decision on higher A350 production rate

Airbus commercial aircraft chief Lars Wagner says strong demand—and the possibility of further “stretch”—are increasing pressure for Airbus to offer earlier slot allocation for A350 twinjets. He is pressing for a decision this year to raise the A350’s production rate above the current target.

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2026-07-21T12:08:38.387694-07:00

AeroTime

Daher targets a record run-up in TBM 980 deliveries, aiming for 60+ aircraft in 2026

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2026-07-21T11:10:11.176431-07:00

DefenseNews.com

Trump’s next Air Force One (Boeing 747-8) pulled for security and communications upgrades; Boeing says 2028 delivery remains on

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2026-07-21T09:21:56.674010-07:00

Reuters

Boeing asks US to press EU for transparency on €3bn Airbus loan as subsidy-truce nears limits

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2026-07-21T03:08:40.966997-07:00

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Airbus commercial chief Lars Wagner pushes for 2024 decision on higher A350 production rate Airbus commercial aircraft chief Lars Wagner says strong demand—and the possibility of further “stretch”—are increasing pressure for Airbus to offer earlier slot allocation for A350 twinjets. He is pressing for a decision this year to raise the A350’s production rate above the current target.

2026-07-21T12:08:38.387694-07:00

Airbus commercial chief Lars Wagner pushes for 2024 decision on higher A350 production rate

AeroTime

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Daher targets a record run-up in TBM 980 deliveries, aiming for 60+ aircraft in 2026 Daher says it has delivered more than 30 TBM 980s and is targeting over 60 deliveries in 2026 as its orderbook extends into mid-2027. Recent shipments, including a TBM 980 for Savage Aviation, underscore the type’s delivery momentum and order strength.

2026-07-21T11:10:11.176431-07:00

Daher targets a record run-up in TBM 980 deliveries, aiming for 60+ aircraft in 2026

DefenseNews.com

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Trump’s next Air Force One (Boeing 747-8) pulled for security and communications upgrades; Boeing says 2028 delivery remains on Weeks after debut, President Donald Trump says his Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 Air Force One will be temporarily removed from service for additional security and communications upgrades. Boeing maintains delivery of two next-generation Air Force One jets in 2028 is still on track, but meeting the timeline will require further spending as costs rise.

2026-07-21T09:21:56.674010-07:00

Trump’s next Air Force One (Boeing 747-8) pulled for security and communications upgrades; Boeing says 2028 delivery remains on

Reuters

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Rolls-Royce edges ahead on fighter and future-combat air—while pushing for UK and Airbus decisions Somon Air has signed an MoU with Rolls-Royce for four Trent 1000 XE engines to power two new Boeing 787s, its first partnership with the engine maker. Rolls-Royce also awarded a £100m+ Bristol contract for a customer-funded facility tied to future combat air, advanced GCAP toward ground testing, and is pressing the UK government for a subsidy decision on a new narrowbody engine and expects an Airbus A350-related decision within a year.

2026-07-21T05:41:43.388543-07:00

Rolls-Royce edges ahead on fighter and future-combat air—while pushing for UK and Airbus decisions

FlightGlobal

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Gulf Air signs LOI for JetZero Z4 blended-wing-body; Japan Airlines pledges support Gulf Air has signed a letter of intent with JetZero for an undisclosed number of Z4 blended-wing-body aircraft, with preferential delivery positions in the early 2030s. JetZero also secured additional airline support from Japan Airlines as its Z4 demonstrator progresses and plans an engineering office at Wichita State University.

2026-07-21T04:42:59.432110-07:00

Gulf Air signs LOI for JetZero Z4 blended-wing-body; Japan Airlines pledges support

FlightGlobal

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De Havilland Canada markets revived Sherpa “Pack Rat” and advances De Havilland support deals for Widerøe’s Dash 8 fleet De Havilland Canada has launched a marketing tour for the modernized “Pack Rat,” a reimagined Sherpa twin-turboprop cargo aircraft, and showcased a renewed Shorts 330 concept at the Farnborough Airshow. Separately, Widerøe is set to implement De Havilland Canada’s Dash 8-400 A-Check Escalation Program and extend service life for its Dash 8-100s via additional agreements.

2026-07-21T03:10:06.677928-07:00

De Havilland Canada markets revived Sherpa “Pack Rat” and advances De Havilland support deals for Widerøe’s Dash 8 fleet

Reuters

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Boeing asks US to press EU for transparency on €3bn Airbus loan as subsidy-truce nears limits Boeing has requested the U.S. government to urge the European Union to provide greater transparency around a reported €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package to Airbus, according to Reuters. The request risks reigniting Boeing-Airbus trade tensions after the two sides extended a tariff truce tied to jet subsidies and follows Airbus discussions of a potential new aircraft by 2030.

2026-07-21T03:08:40.966997-07:00

Boeing asks US to press EU for transparency on €3bn Airbus loan as subsidy-truce nears limits

CNBC

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Boeing and Airbus position next-generation narrow-body programs as market waits for delivery and production delivery Boeing and Airbus are preparing their next narrow-body aircraft programs, but airlines and investors are still prioritizing near-term outcomes: production stability, delivery volumes and the performance of current fleets. The shift underlines how execution risk on existing programs continues to shape buying decisions.

2026-07-21T01:40:51.351782-07:00

Boeing and Airbus position next-generation narrow-body programs as market waits for delivery and production delivery

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