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Icelandair Welcomes First Airbus A321LR, Boosting Fleet Renewal

Icelandair has officially incorporated its first Airbus A321LR into its fleet, marking a strategic shift from Boeing. The aircraft, featuring Panasonic's advanced Astrova IFE system, is part of a broader fleet enhancement plan with three more A321LRs expected by summer 2025.

2024-12-03T07:33:16.263753-08:00

FlightGlobal

Modified 757 Testbed Advances UK's GCAP and Future Combat Air System

2024-12-10T09:47:41.616628-08:00

UK Defence Journal

Excalibur Aircraft Advances UK FCAS with Successful Flight Tests

2024-12-09T09:15:37.177206-08:00

Breitflyte

Iberia Launches First Airbus A321XLR for Transatlantic Expansion

2024-10-30T05:05:56.393898-07:00

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FlightGlobal

Modified 757 Testbed Advances UK's GCAP and Future Combat Air System 2Excel has initiated testing on its modified Boeing 757 flying testbed, pivotal for the UK's Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) and Future Combat Air System. Initial post-modification sorties emphasize the aircraft's role in advancing next-generation combat air technologies.

2024-12-10T09:47:41.616628-08:00

Modified 757 Testbed Advances UK's GCAP and Future Combat Air System

UK Defence Journal

Excalibur Aircraft Advances UK FCAS with Successful Flight Tests The Excalibur Flight Test Aircraft, a modified Boeing 757, has completed its initial combat air testing under the UK's Future Combat Air System. This milestone demonstrates effective collaboration between Leonardo, 2Excel, and the Ministry of Defence, enhancing the Global Combat Air Programme's objectives.

2024-12-09T09:15:37.177206-08:00

Excalibur Aircraft Advances UK FCAS with Successful Flight Tests

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Icelandair Welcomes First Airbus A321LR, Boosting Fleet Renewal Icelandair has officially incorporated its first Airbus A321LR into its fleet, marking a strategic shift from Boeing. The aircraft, featuring Panasonic's advanced Astrova IFE system, is part of a broader fleet enhancement plan with three more A321LRs expected by summer 2025.

2024-12-03T07:33:16.263753-08:00

Icelandair Welcomes First Airbus A321LR, Boosting Fleet Renewal

Breitflyte

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Iberia Launches First Airbus A321XLR for Transatlantic Expansion Iberia has taken delivery of the first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of this long-range single-aisle aircraft. The airline plans to deploy the aircraft on transatlantic routes, starting with flights from Madrid to Boston in mid-November 2024.

2024-10-30T05:05:56.393898-07:00

Iberia Launches First Airbus A321XLR for Transatlantic Expansion

The War Zone

Boeing 757-200 'Catfish' Revived as F-22 Avionics Testbed The Boeing 757-200, known as 'Catfish', has re-emerged with a retro look to serve as the F-22 Raptor avionics testbed. This aircraft, originally the first of its kind, plays a crucial role in advancing the avionics capabilities of the F-22 fighter.

2024-10-22T15:24:08.428662-07:00

Boeing 757-200 'Catfish' Revived as F-22 Avionics Testbed

Airline Geeks

Delta Connection CRJ-550: Snack Bar and Seating Design Delta Connection's CRJ-550 aircraft include distinctive features such as a snack bar and a closet, in addition to the typical seating design colors associated with the carrier. These additions aim to enhance passenger comfort and service on regional routes.

2024-10-18T11:19:54.409632-07:00

Delta Connection CRJ-550: Snack Bar and Seating Design

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Delta Rolls Out New Cabin Designs for 757s and A350s Delta Air Lines is launching a fleet-wide cabin refresh, starting with Boeing 757s this fall and the Airbus A350 early next year. Enhancements include updated seating materials, mood lighting, and a darker color palette intended to modernize the travel experience ahead of Delta's centenary celebration.

2024-10-15T05:02:16.452040-07:00

Delta Rolls Out New Cabin Designs for 757s and A350s

FlightGlobal

United Airlines to Receive First Airbus A321XLR in January 2026 Starting in January 2026, United Airlines will begin integrating Airbus A321XLR aircraft into its fleet. This marks the replacement of older Boeing 757 models, enhancing the airline’s long-range narrowbody capabilities with the new Airbus jets.

2024-10-11T10:42:11.076216-07:00

United Airlines to Receive First Airbus A321XLR in January 2026

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