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Airbus A320 family tops 20,000 orders as May deliveries jump to 81 amid China-related delivery drag

Airbus says the A320 family has surpassed 20,000 total orders after firming agreements during May, including 207 A320neo-family jets booked in the month. Backlog remains “enormous,” even as the manufacturer delivered 81 aircraft in May (+59% year-on-year), with China-related delivery frictions still influencing output.

2026-06-05T03:23:27.718160-07:00

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SpaceX IPO: Underwriters barred from taking orders from Hong Kong and China-based investors amid US critical-technology export r

2026-06-05T00:28:17.681755-07:00

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Philippine Airlines to start A350-1000 Manila–Toronto service from June 5, 2026

2026-06-05T04:11:38.266303-07:00

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Rosaviatsia grants type certification for Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop, opening path to serial production as UAC cites potentia

2026-06-05T04:13:35.800760-07:00

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Rosaviatsia grants type certification for Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop, opening path to serial production as UAC cites potentia Russia’s civil aviation regulator Rosaviatsia has issued type certification for the modernised Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop, disclosed during the St. Petersburg economic forum. UAC leadership says Indian airlines have shown interest in as many as 200 Il-114-300 and SJ-100 aircraft, positioning the aircraft for production ramp-up and customer entry.

2026-06-05T04:13:35.800760-07:00

Rosaviatsia grants type certification for Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop, opening path to serial production as UAC cites potentia

AeroTime

Philippine Airlines to start A350-1000 Manila–Toronto service from June 5, 2026 Philippine Airlines will begin operating its Airbus A350-1000 on the Manila (MNL)–Toronto Pearson (YYZ) route starting June 5, 2026, with YYZ becoming the airline’s second North American destination. The launch follows PAL’s continued commitment to keeping 2026 A350-1000 deliveries on schedule.

2026-06-05T04:11:38.266303-07:00

Philippine Airlines to start A350-1000 Manila–Toronto service from June 5, 2026

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Airbus A320 family tops 20,000 orders as May deliveries jump to 81 amid China-related delivery drag Airbus says the A320 family has surpassed 20,000 total orders after firming agreements during May, including 207 A320neo-family jets booked in the month. Backlog remains “enormous,” even as the manufacturer delivered 81 aircraft in May (+59% year-on-year), with China-related delivery frictions still influencing output.

2026-06-05T03:23:27.718160-07:00

Airbus A320 family tops 20,000 orders as May deliveries jump to 81 amid China-related delivery drag

AeroTime

Changi Airport Group revenue rises 6% to S$3.3B in FY2026, but profits fall Changi Airport Group (CAG) posted FY ending March 31, 2026 revenue of S$3.3 billion (US$2.5 billion), up 6% year-on-year from S$3.1 billion. Despite top-line growth, profits declined, underscoring cost and margin pressure even as traffic and commercial performance supported revenue.

2026-06-05T02:54:06.720612-07:00

Changi Airport Group revenue rises 6% to S$3.3B in FY2026, but profits fall

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SpaceX IPO: Underwriters barred from taking orders from Hong Kong and China-based investors amid US critical-technology export r Reuters reports that SpaceX IPO underwriters have been instructed not to accept orders from investors in Hong Kong and mainland China, citing US restrictions on exporting critical technology. Reuters also found the SpaceX website and IPO marketing documents blocked in those jurisdictions, threatening local participation in a potential record-scale $75B offering.

2026-06-05T00:28:17.681755-07:00

SpaceX IPO: Underwriters barred from taking orders from Hong Kong and China-based investors amid US critical-technology export r

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Unseenlabs’ BRO-22 to launch on JAXA’s H3 as first foreign private satellite Unseenlabs says its BRO-22 spacecraft will fly aboard Japan’s JAXA H3 on June 10, marking the first time a foreign private commercial satellite uses the H3. The mission is positioned to expand Unseenlabs’ RF-dedicated constellation, with the company linking the launch to enhanced global maritime surveillance.

2026-06-05T00:20:45.548547-07:00

Unseenlabs’ BRO-22 to launch on JAXA’s H3 as first foreign private satellite

Reuters

Japan mobilizes cooking-oil feedstock to scale eco-friendly SAF production Japan is stepping up efforts to produce sustainable aviation fuel by ramping up processing of used cooking oil for jet fuel. The move targets increased domestic SAF supply using a household-waste feedstock stream—an approach aimed at reducing reliance on constrained SAF markets as industry economics remain sensitive to feedstock and supply availability.

2026-06-04T18:18:57.268728-07:00

Japan mobilizes cooking-oil feedstock to scale eco-friendly SAF production

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Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point Qantas is reportedly in talks with aircraft makers about a possible order for around 20 wide-body aircraft, with options including either Airbus or Boeing widebodies, according to industry sources. The discussions point to a near-term procurement decision shaping Qantas’ long-haul capacity and aircraft mix.

2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00

Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

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Airbus A320 family tops 20,000 orders as May deliveries jump to 81 amid China-related delivery drag

SpaceX IPO: Underwriters barred from taking orders from Hong Kong and China-based investors amid US critical-technology export r

Philippine Airlines to start A350-1000 Manila–Toronto service from June 5, 2026

Rosaviatsia grants type certification for Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop, opening path to serial production as UAC cites potentia

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