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Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes

Saudia has received its first Airbus A321XLR, positioning the carrier as an early operator of Airbus’s new long-range narrowbody. The aircraft will enter service in June on routes connecting Saudi Arabia with Europe and Africa, with a newly configured premium cabin layout.

2026-05-24T10:05:09.376457-07:00

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Embraer E2 family marks 10 years since first flight as backlog reaches 286 firm orders

2026-05-24T01:46:10.383849-07:00

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Air India launches engine-fire probe after AI2802 A320neo lands safely in Delhi

2026-05-21T14:24:13.977117-07:00

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Wizz Air to treat A321XLRs as standard A321neos, folding 11 XLRs into a single A321-200NX fleet

2026-05-22T06:09:42.122111-07:00

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Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes Saudia has received its first Airbus A321XLR, positioning the carrier as an early operator of Airbus’s new long-range narrowbody. The aircraft will enter service in June on routes connecting Saudi Arabia with Europe and Africa, with a newly configured premium cabin layout.

2026-05-24T10:05:09.376457-07:00

Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes

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Embraer E2 family marks 10 years since first flight as backlog reaches 286 firm orders The Embraer E2 family reached its 10-year milestone since first flight, with regular commercial operations continuing across Europe and the Americas. Embraer says the E2 backlog stands at 286 firm orders, led by the E195-E2, underscoring sustained demand for the decade-old narrowbody lineup.

2026-05-24T01:46:10.383849-07:00

Embraer E2 family marks 10 years since first flight as backlog reaches 286 firm orders

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Embraer C-390 Millennium: ROKAF’s first aircraft pauses in Recife ahead of South Korea delivery An Embraer-built C-390 Millennium bound for the Republic of Korea Air Force made a scheduled stop at Recife-Guararapes International Airport on May 22, according to flight tracking and spotter reports. The aircraft is the first in the ROKAF’s C-390 delivery sequence, moving toward acceptance in South Korea.

2026-05-23T08:16:09.398497-07:00

Embraer C-390 Millennium: ROKAF’s first aircraft pauses in Recife ahead of South Korea delivery

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Wizz Air to treat A321XLRs as standard A321neos, folding 11 XLRs into a single A321-200NX fleet Wizz Air says it will integrate its 11 A321-200NY(XLR)s into the fleet as standard-range A321-200NX aircraft, without marking them as a separate type. The approach is intended to simplify how the carrier operates and manages its A321neo fleet, per chief commercial officer Ian Malin.

2026-05-22T06:09:42.122111-07:00

Wizz Air to treat A321XLRs as standard A321neos, folding 11 XLRs into a single A321-200NX fleet

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MD Helicopters locks in multi-year support for Saudi National Guard’s MD 530F training fleet MD Helicopters has renewed its OEM support commitment for the Saudi Arabia Ministry of National Guard’s MD 530F training helicopters under a multi-year contract. The agreement extends long-term support for the service’s rotary training capability centered on the MD 530F fleet.

2026-05-22T05:54:06.785908-07:00

MD Helicopters locks in multi-year support for Saudi National Guard’s MD 530F training fleet

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Thailand orders two Airbus C295 tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force deliveries from H1 2029 Thailand has signed for two additional Airbus C295 twin-turboprop tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force use. Airbus Defence & Space is set to deliver the aircraft from the first half of 2029, adding to the country’s tactical airlift fleet under a continuing C295 procurement plan.

2026-05-22T04:54:16.483813-07:00

Thailand orders two Airbus C295 tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force deliveries from H1 2029

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Azimuth plans fleet expansion with 31 Sukhoi Superjet 100s as it tracks MC-21 program progress Russia’s Azimuth is reported to be considering a further 31-aircraft intake of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SJ-100) while keeping the Yakovlev MC-21 in view for future fleet strategy. The move ties commercial capacity planning to the pace of Russian narrowbody certification and delivery readiness.

2026-05-22T01:10:01.998590-07:00

Azimuth plans fleet expansion with 31 Sukhoi Superjet 100s as it tracks MC-21 program progress

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t’way Air secures PDP financing for A330-900N engine program t’way Air has secured payment deferred (PDP) financing for engines supporting its A330-900N aircraft plan. The deal underwrites near-term cash flow for the propulsion package while aligning financing terms with delivery and payment timing for the widebody freestanding engine requirement.

2026-05-21T21:39:30.572492-07:00

t’way Air secures PDP financing for A330-900N engine program

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Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes

Embraer E2 family marks 10 years since first flight as backlog reaches 286 firm orders

Air India launches engine-fire probe after AI2802 A320neo lands safely in Delhi

Wizz Air to treat A321XLRs as standard A321neos, folding 11 XLRs into a single A321-200NX fleet

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