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Airbus opens tenth A320 Family final assembly line at repurposed Toulouse mega-facility; also inaugurates second modernised A320

Airbus has inaugurated its tenth A320 Family final assembly line inside a repurposed 122,000sq m production facility at its Jean-Luc Lagardère site in Toulouse, with a second modernised A320 Family FAL also coming online. The moves are positioned to increase throughput amid rising demand.

2026-06-16T22:23:33.708852-07:00

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ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028

2026-06-16T21:18:29.376008-07:00

Aviation Week

HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO hub at Vietnam’s Van Don (late-2028 start)

2026-06-16T08:02:21.301153-07:00

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Riyadh Air secures US DOT approval to launch scheduled flights; targets 22 destinations by March 2027

2026-06-16T10:26:00.501744-07:00

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Russia’s North-West adds a fifth Bombardier Global 6500 amid sanctions Russia’s North-West operator reportedly added a fifth Bombardier Global 6500 to its fleet, a move framed against ongoing sanctions headwinds. The purchase underscores continued use of Western-built ultra-long-range business jets despite export and operating constraints.

2026-06-17T01:02:55.813808-07:00

Russia’s North-West adds a fifth Bombardier Global 6500 amid sanctions

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Airbus opens tenth A320 Family final assembly line at repurposed Toulouse mega-facility; also inaugurates second modernised A320 Airbus has inaugurated its tenth A320 Family final assembly line inside a repurposed 122,000sq m production facility at its Jean-Luc Lagardère site in Toulouse, with a second modernised A320 Family FAL also coming online. The moves are positioned to increase throughput amid rising demand.

2026-06-16T22:23:33.708852-07:00

Airbus opens tenth A320 Family final assembly line at repurposed Toulouse mega-facility; also inaugurates second modernised A320

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ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028 All Nippon Airways is signaling a late-3Q26 entry-into-service for its Boeing 737-8 fleet, alongside an E2 delivery/operating timeline set for 2028, as it maps near- and medium-term capacity into its fleet plan. The updated sequencing adds another datapoint to ANA’s ongoing fleet reconfiguration.

2026-06-16T21:18:29.376008-07:00

ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028

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AirAsia X to debut Airbus A321LR in late 2Q26 AirAsia X plans to introduce the Airbus A321LR in late second-quarter 2026, signaling a step-change in its long-range, single-aisle capacity. The carrier joins a growing list of airlines moving the A321LR/A321XLR family from entry-into-service phases into scheduled network deployment.

2026-06-16T18:28:08.954539-07:00

AirAsia X to debut Airbus A321LR in late 2Q26

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Embraer to open C-390 Millennium assembly in India, targeting six deliveries in 2026 and up to 10 per year by 2030 Embraer expects to deliver six C-390 Millennium tankers/transports this year and scale production to as many as 10 aircraft annually by 2030. A formal Indian tender is not yet out, but the company says New Delhi’s planned fleet recapitalisation could cover up to 80 transport aircraft, supported by an assembly site in Gavio Peixoto.

2026-06-16T14:17:17.484427-07:00

Embraer to open C-390 Millennium assembly in India, targeting six deliveries in 2026 and up to 10 per year by 2030

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Riyadh Air secures US DOT approval to launch scheduled flights; targets 22 destinations by March 2027 Riyadh Air has received US Department of Transportation approval to operate scheduled passenger flights to and from the United States, clearing a major gating item for the airline’s international buildout. The carrier says it plans service to 22 destinations by March 2027, alongside expanded Europe and Middle East connectivity using 787-9 operations.

2026-06-16T10:26:00.501744-07:00

Riyadh Air secures US DOT approval to launch scheduled flights; targets 22 destinations by March 2027

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Aerolineas Argentinas targets first Boeing 737-10 delivery in 4Q27 Aerolineas Argentinas is positioning for the first delivery of the Boeing 737-10 in 4Q27, signaling an intent to introduce Boeing’s largest 737 variant into its narrowbody fleet on a specific timeline. The announcement frames the airline’s next-step aircraft plan around that delivery window.

2026-06-16T08:19:33.943454-07:00

Aerolineas Argentinas targets first Boeing 737-10 delivery in 4Q27

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HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO hub at Vietnam’s Van Don (late-2028 start) HAECO will establish a joint venture with Sun Group, Toyota Tsusho and Japan Airlines to develop a US$360 million aircraft maintenance facility at Vietnam’s Van Don International Airport. The project is targeted to be operational by late-2028, expanding regional MRO capacity to support long-term aviation growth.

2026-06-16T08:02:21.301153-07:00

HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO hub at Vietnam’s Van Don (late-2028 start)

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Airbus opens tenth A320 Family final assembly line at repurposed Toulouse mega-facility; also inaugurates second modernised A320

ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028

HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO hub at Vietnam’s Van Don (late-2028 start)

Riyadh Air secures US DOT approval to launch scheduled flights; targets 22 destinations by March 2027

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