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China slows Airbus delivery approvals to pressure European regulators on Comac-certification timelines

China is reportedly slow-walking approvals for Airbus SE aircraft deliveries to signal impatience with how long European regulators are taking to certify China-made aircraft. The move is intended as leverage in the certification process—rather than an immediate block on deliveries.

2026-05-26T20:12:09.582698-07:00

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Australian Border Force taps Bombardier Defense for three Global 6500 maritime surveillance aircraft

2026-05-26T06:18:05.560238-07:00

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TAAG Angola Airlines to restart Luanda–Lusaka flights by end-October 2026

2026-05-26T04:19:43.985448-07:00

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Air China Cargo locks in four more Airbus A350F freighters, lifting firm order to 10

2026-05-26T03:00:33.246158-07:00

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China slows Airbus delivery approvals to pressure European regulators on Comac-certification timelines China is reportedly slow-walking approvals for Airbus SE aircraft deliveries to signal impatience with how long European regulators are taking to certify China-made aircraft. The move is intended as leverage in the certification process—rather than an immediate block on deliveries.

2026-05-26T20:12:09.582698-07:00

China slows Airbus delivery approvals to pressure European regulators on Comac-certification timelines

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Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring Spirit Airlines is seeking $275 million to facilitate aircraft sales, aiming to convert distressed assets into liquidity during its restructuring process. The proposal underscores how carriers under financial pressure are using secondary-market activity to fund runway and manage fleet transitions.

2026-05-26T10:35:17.827318-07:00

Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring

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Australian Border Force taps Bombardier Defense for three Global 6500 maritime surveillance aircraft Bombardier Defense will provide three Global 6500s to support the Australian Border Force’s critical maritime surveillance missions. The aircraft will be operated by Metrea, which was recently selected by the Australian government to deliver an enhanced air surveillance capability.

2026-05-26T06:18:05.560238-07:00

Australian Border Force taps Bombardier Defense for three Global 6500 maritime surveillance aircraft

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TAAG Angola Airlines to restart Luanda–Lusaka flights by end-October 2026 TAAG Angola Airlines plans to resume direct passenger service between Luanda and Lusaka by the end of October 2026, the Zambian Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) said on May 22, 2026. The restart reopens a key Angola–Zambia air link after a period without scheduled direct service.

2026-05-26T04:19:43.985448-07:00

TAAG Angola Airlines to restart Luanda–Lusaka flights by end-October 2026

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Air China Cargo locks in four more Airbus A350F freighters, lifting firm order to 10 Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters, bringing its total firm order for the type to 10 aircraft. The carrier previously ordered six A350Fs in November 2025 and has been introducing Airbus freighters since end-2023, currently operating eight A330-200P2Fs.

2026-05-26T03:00:33.246158-07:00

Air China Cargo locks in four more Airbus A350F freighters, lifting firm order to 10

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Australia’s Zinc Airlines seeks A$200m (US$143m) to launch ULCC Former Qantas executive Peter Kelly is seeking to raise A$200 million (US$143.3 million) to launch Zinc Airlines, an ultra-low-cost carrier modeled on a Ryanair-style approach, according to Australian media reports. The funding effort targets a new ULCC entry intended to compete on cost and structured value offers.

2026-05-25T21:30:58.369603-07:00

Australia’s Zinc Airlines seeks A$200m (US$143m) to launch ULCC

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Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027 Air New Zealand expects its grounded Boeing 787-9 fleet to re-enter service by late June 2026, followed by a broader return of its Airbus aircraft by 2027. The carrier is mapping a multi-year recovery sequence to rebuild capacity and normalize operations across its widebody network.

2026-05-25T19:16:42.356569-07:00

Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027

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PNG Air to replace ageing DHC-8-100s with three ATR42-600s leased from landowners; Ok Tedi Mining will contract the aircraft Three Papua New Guinea landowner companies have acquired three ATR42-600s and will lease them to PNG Air at Port Moresby, per a government release. The aircraft will be contracted to holding company Ok Tedi Mining and are intended to replace PNG Air’s ageing DHC-8-100 fleet as part of a landowner-participation and connectivity upgrade.

2026-05-25T15:07:13.425011-07:00

PNG Air to replace ageing DHC-8-100s with three ATR42-600s leased from landowners; Ok Tedi Mining will contract the aircraft

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China slows Airbus delivery approvals to pressure European regulators on Comac-certification timelines

Australian Border Force taps Bombardier Defense for three Global 6500 maritime surveillance aircraft

TAAG Angola Airlines to restart Luanda–Lusaka flights by end-October 2026

Air China Cargo locks in four more Airbus A350F freighters, lifting firm order to 10

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