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American Airlines lines up Boeing/Airbus RFP for new long-haul widebodies as United merger is branded a “non-starter”

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has an RFP out for new long-haul widebody jets to replace a portion of its retired long-haul fleet and support a renewed premium global focus. Isom also told shareholders that any potential United combination is “non-starter,” closing off near-term merger-driven fleet change.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

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Gulfstream marks double milestones for G700: 100th customer delivery and 100th city-pair speed record

2026-06-10T08:42:16.003199-07:00

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Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate

2026-06-10T13:36:14.702850-07:00

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easyJet receives 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft (A321neo) in Hamburg, boosting renewals as 359-aircraft Airbus fleet climb

2026-06-10T05:47:57.110794-07:00

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Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate Airbus (toulouse) recorded 357 net new orders in May 2026, adding to its recent momentum as the market weighs delivery schedules and production ramp constraints. The update points to demand staying resilient even as Airbus continues to manage throughput and supply-chain friction.

2026-06-10T13:36:14.702850-07:00

Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate

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American Airlines lines up Boeing/Airbus RFP for new long-haul widebodies as United merger is branded a “non-starter” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has an RFP out for new long-haul widebody jets to replace a portion of its retired long-haul fleet and support a renewed premium global focus. Isom also told shareholders that any potential United combination is “non-starter,” closing off near-term merger-driven fleet change.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

American Airlines lines up Boeing/Airbus RFP for new long-haul widebodies as United merger is branded a “non-starter”

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Avcon wins fuselage rail system and radome approvals for additional special-mission modifications on large-cabin Challengers Avcon says new approvals for a fuselage rail system and associated radome expand its special-mission modification offerings for large-cabin Challenger aircraft. The updates broaden the range of mission-specific cabin configurations the company can support under approved change packages.

2026-06-10T08:56:38.422780-07:00

Avcon wins fuselage rail system and radome approvals for additional special-mission modifications on large-cabin Challengers

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Gulfstream marks double milestones for G700: 100th customer delivery and 100th city-pair speed record Gulfstream says it has reached two performance-and-production milestones for the G700: the 100th customer delivery and the 100th city-pair speed record. The company positions the markers as proof points for manufacturing execution and sustained customer demand for the ultra-long-range jet.

2026-06-10T08:42:16.003199-07:00

Gulfstream marks double milestones for G700: 100th customer delivery and 100th city-pair speed record

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Aero-Dienst/ADAC orders a second medevac-configured Bombardier Challenger 650 from Bombardier Defense German operator Aero-Dienst—an ADAC SE subsidiary—has ordered a second medevac-configured Bombardier Challenger 650 from Bombardier Defense for global patient repatriation and air ambulance operations. The aircraft adds to the operator’s medevac fleet and reinforces Bombardier Defense’s services presence in Germany and Europe.

2026-06-10T07:59:14.830259-07:00

Aero-Dienst/ADAC orders a second medevac-configured Bombardier Challenger 650 from Bombardier Defense

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easyJet receives 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft (A321neo) in Hamburg, boosting renewals as 359-aircraft Airbus fleet climb easyJet has taken delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo-family jet in Hamburg, a milestone in its fleet-renewal programme. The delivered aircraft is an A321neo (registered G-ZXIA), bringing the carrier’s Airbus fleet to 359 and lifting the share of latest-generation narrowbodies to over a quarter of the UK airline’s roster.

2026-06-10T05:47:57.110794-07:00

easyJet receives 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft (A321neo) in Hamburg, boosting renewals as 359-aircraft Airbus fleet climb

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China’s narrowing C919 production gap as airlines’ fleets age faster than deliveries China’s commercial fleet is aging faster than airlines can replace aircraft, increasing pressure for near-term narrowbody supply. The problem is compounded by COMAC C919 output running below expectations, forcing carriers to lean more heavily on C919/C909 capacity and related maintenance planning.

2026-06-10T04:43:24.154889-07:00

China’s narrowing C919 production gap as airlines’ fleets age faster than deliveries

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El Al wet leases two A320-200s to plug near-term capacity needs El Al Israel Airlines has agreed to wet lease two Airbus A320-200 aircraft, adding capacity with crew and maintenance supplied by the lessor. The move highlights the carrier’s reliance on short-term fleet supply to support its ongoing network recovery and operational ramp.

2026-06-10T02:57:04.784289-07:00

El Al wet leases two A320-200s to plug near-term capacity needs

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American Airlines lines up Boeing/Airbus RFP for new long-haul widebodies as United merger is branded a “non-starter”

Gulfstream marks double milestones for G700: 100th customer delivery and 100th city-pair speed record

Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate

easyJet receives 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft (A321neo) in Hamburg, boosting renewals as 359-aircraft Airbus fleet climb

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