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Airbus faces an A220 “China gap” as A220 sales lag in a key market

Airbus’ broader China work on A‑series aircraft underscores a standout shortfall: the A220 has not translated into meaningful sales momentum in China. The gap leaves a major hole in Airbus’ strategy for one of the world’s largest single-aisle markets and highlights competitive positioning risks.

2026-06-29T00:19:04.462765-07:00

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Air Astana formalises 25+25 A320neo family order in Kazakhstan’s biggest direct aircraft deal

2026-06-28T22:06:41.897210-07:00

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Biman Bangladesh mulls mixed fleet as it moves forward with planned expansion

2026-06-28T21:26:12.880458-07:00

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Vietnam Airlines locks in $2.9B financing for 50 Boeing 737-8s

2026-06-28T18:28:27.379735-07:00

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Airbus faces an A220 “China gap” as A220 sales lag in a key market Airbus’ broader China work on A‑series aircraft underscores a standout shortfall: the A220 has not translated into meaningful sales momentum in China. The gap leaves a major hole in Airbus’ strategy for one of the world’s largest single-aisle markets and highlights competitive positioning risks.

2026-06-29T00:19:04.462765-07:00

Airbus faces an A220 “China gap” as A220 sales lag in a key market

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Air Astana formalises 25+25 A320neo family order in Kazakhstan’s biggest direct aircraft deal Air Astana has formalised an order for up to 50 A320neo family aircraft: 25 firm orders and 25 purchase options, covering the Kazakh carrier’s next phase of fleet renewal. The airline said the agreement is the largest direct aircraft order in Kazakhstan’s history.

2026-06-28T22:06:41.897210-07:00

Air Astana formalises 25+25 A320neo family order in Kazakhstan’s biggest direct aircraft deal

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Biman Bangladesh mulls mixed fleet as it moves forward with planned expansion Biman Bangladesh is considering a mixed fleet approach while it advances expansion plans, signaling a potential shift in how it balances aircraft commonality, capacity growth, and route flexibility. The move would likely reshape near- to medium-term procurement and operating-cost dynamics.

2026-06-28T21:26:12.880458-07:00

Biman Bangladesh mulls mixed fleet as it moves forward with planned expansion

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Vietnam Airlines locks in $2.9B financing for 50 Boeing 737-8s Vietnam Airlines has secured a $2.9 billion loan to fund the acquisition of 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The financing underscores continuing fleet renewal and growth efforts, while tying aircraft delivery momentum to long-term capital planning.

2026-06-28T18:28:27.379735-07:00

Vietnam Airlines locks in $2.9B financing for 50 Boeing 737-8s

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COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet COMAC marked the 10th anniversary of C909 commercial operations on June 28, reporting the type’s fleet footprint has grown to represent about 70% of China’s regional aircraft. The milestone underscores the C909’s role as the dominant domestic program for regional capacity.

2026-06-28T09:41:36.428995-07:00

COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet

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China Southern Air Logistics signs for seven Boeing 777-8 Freighters—five 777-8Fs—setting up what would be Boeing’s first next-g China Southern Air Logistics has signed an agreement to acquire seven Boeing freighters, including five Boeing 777-8 Freighters, in a deal positioned as the first Boeing 777-8 cargo order by a mainland Chinese airline. The move underscores continued Chinese cargo capacity buildout around Boeing’s next-generation long-range jet freighter line.

2026-06-28T00:40:08.804247-07:00

China Southern Air Logistics signs for seven Boeing 777-8 Freighters—five 777-8Fs—setting up what would be Boeing’s first next-g

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China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt Boeing booked another multi-jet widebody freighter deal tied to its 777X family, with additional coverage of China Southern’s cargo and airline-side orders for Boeing 777 freighters. Reported commitments include up to seven 777 cargos with options for more aircraft, alongside references to recent 777F deliveries to China Southern Cargo.

2026-06-28T00:40:08.804247-07:00

China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt

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KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August KLM expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 in late August and plans to launch the aircraft on commercial service between Amsterdam and Toronto. The Canadian city will serve as the launch destination for the airline’s newest long-haul widebody.

2026-06-27T01:40:13.644127-07:00

KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August

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Airbus faces an A220 “China gap” as A220 sales lag in a key market

Air Astana formalises 25+25 A320neo family order in Kazakhstan’s biggest direct aircraft deal

Biman Bangladesh mulls mixed fleet as it moves forward with planned expansion

Vietnam Airlines locks in $2.9B financing for 50 Boeing 737-8s

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