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Boeing 777X certification delayed; 777‑9 entry‑into‑service pushed to 2027 as Emirates reacts

Boeing announced in October another delay to 777X certification, moving 777‑9 entry‑into‑service from 2026 to 2027. The slip — the latest in a programme already years late — prompted a public response from Emirates president Tim Clark, and will force airlines to adjust delivery expectations.

2025-12-01T10:21:42.379035-08:00

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Airbus probes supplier metal-panel defect on A320 family; inspections delay deliveries

2025-12-01T02:55:07.915501-08:00

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Luxair receives first Embraer E195‑E2, kicking off Q400 retirements

2025-12-01T02:09:32.842179-08:00

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AerCap delivers first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter to Hong Kong's Fly Meta Leasing

2025-12-01T01:26:46.765427-08:00

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AirAsia's Tony Fernandes calls Airbus software glitch 'bizarre', warns planemakers not to rush testing AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes described an Airbus software glitch as "bizarre" and urged planemakers and suppliers not to "rush" testing amid intense pressure to meet delivery and revenue targets. He said thorough verification is essential to prevent operational disruption and reputational damage.

2025-12-01T22:58:47.091445-08:00

AirAsia's Tony Fernandes calls Airbus software glitch 'bizarre', warns planemakers not to rush testing

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Transavia names KLM executive Paul Terstegge as CEO, effective 1 Feb 2026 Air France–KLM low-cost unit Transavia has named KLM commercial executive Paul Terstegge as CEO, succeeding Marcel de Nooijer on 1 February 2026. Terstegge — with KLM inflight and commercial experience — will steer Transavia's fleet renewal, European network expansion and operational stability.

2025-12-01T13:46:50.959987-08:00

Transavia names KLM executive Paul Terstegge as CEO, effective 1 Feb 2026

Reuters

Israir in talks to buy two Airbus A330s for $80M to add long‑haul capacity amid Wizz Air push Israir is negotiating to buy two Airbus A330 widebodies for about $80 million to expand its long‑haul network. The planned acquisitions aim to bolster international capacity as the carrier responds to a growing Wizz Air presence in the Israeli market.

2025-12-01T10:44:08.803794-08:00

Israir in talks to buy two Airbus A330s for $80M to add long‑haul capacity amid Wizz Air push

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Boeing 777X certification delayed; 777‑9 entry‑into‑service pushed to 2027 as Emirates reacts Boeing announced in October another delay to 777X certification, moving 777‑9 entry‑into‑service from 2026 to 2027. The slip — the latest in a programme already years late — prompted a public response from Emirates president Tim Clark, and will force airlines to adjust delivery expectations.

2025-12-01T10:21:42.379035-08:00

Boeing 777X certification delayed; 777‑9 entry‑into‑service pushed to 2027 as Emirates reacts

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Colombia and Saab defend 17‑jet Gripen E/F contract amid political controversy At Expodefensa 2025, Colombia and Saab rebutted allegations over costs, intermediaries and U.S. restrictions tied to a fixed‑price, fully audited contract to acquire 17 new Gripen E/F fighters, outlining a decade‑long technical and cost evaluation, offset commitments and a comprehensive capability package.

2025-12-01T09:48:50.154120-08:00

Colombia and Saab defend 17‑jet Gripen E/F contract amid political controversy

Aviation Week

Austria signs €1.5bn deal for 12 Leonardo M-346FA trainer/light-attack jets; deliveries from 2028 Austria has finalised a €1.5 billion contract with Leonardo to buy 12 M-346FA advanced trainer/light-attack jets, replacing the Saab 105 fleet retired five years ago. Deliveries are scheduled from 2028, restoring domestic jet-training capacity and adding a light-attack capability for the Austrian armed forces.

2025-12-01T07:00:15.396958-08:00

Austria signs €1.5bn deal for 12 Leonardo M-346FA trainer/light-attack jets; deliveries from 2028

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Poland receives first domestically built AW149 as PZL Świdnik begins 22‑helicopter programme Poland has taken delivery of the first AW149 battlefield helicopter produced domestically by PZL Świdnik, the Polish subsidiary of Leonardo Helicopters. It is the initial example from a 22‑aircraft programme to localise assembly, sustainment and training for Warsaw's multirole rotorcraft capability.

2025-12-01T06:40:31.638891-08:00

Poland receives first domestically built AW149 as PZL Świdnik begins 22‑helicopter programme

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Airvolve signs $20M deal to deliver 40 Airlift‑U500 autonomous hybrid‑electric tactical cargo VTOLs to India Airvolve has signed a $20 million contract to deliver 40 Airlift‑U500 autonomous hybrid‑electric VTOL tactical cargo aircraft to India for rapid tactical resupply and casualty evacuation. The Airlift‑U500 is optimized for autonomous operations in hard‑to‑reach, austere or contested environments, filling a niche in tactical logistics.

2025-12-01T05:57:18.493696-08:00

Airvolve signs $20M deal to deliver 40 Airlift‑U500 autonomous hybrid‑electric tactical cargo VTOLs to India

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