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SriLankan Airlines has committed to Airbus to purchase six A330-300s and four A350-900s in a USD2.9 billion deal at list prices. Separately, Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, RP-C3512, as it continues expanding long-haul capacity.
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SriLankan Airlines has committed to Airbus to purchase six A330-300s and four A350-900s in a USD2.9 billion deal at list prices. Separately, Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, RP-C3512, as it continues expanding long-haul capacity.
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Singapore Airlines C6L reported its first quarterly net loss since 2022 despite record revenue, citing soaring jet-fuel costs linked to Middle East tensions and accelerating losses at Air India. The group also flagged a slower rollout of its A350-900 premium cabin product, now pushed to 2027.
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