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CDB Aviation to Lease Five A321neo Aircraft to LATAM
CDB Aviation has signed a lease agreement with LATAM Airlines for five Airbus A321-271NX (A321neo) aircraft. Announced at the ISTAT Americas conference, the aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to LATAM’s fleet in the second quarter of 2026. These new aircraft will join a previously delivered A321neo leased from CDB Aviation. CDB Aviation officials noted that the agreement will support…
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Air Astana Orders 25 Airbus Jets
Air Astana has placed its largest-ever direct order with Airbus for 25 new aircraft, comprising 5 A320neo and 20 A321neo jets. The agreement was announced in Toulouse and marks a symbolic milestone as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of Air Astana’s first A320 entering service in 2006. Air Astana CEO Peter Foster highlighted the long-standing success of the A320…
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39 Years Since A320’s First Flight
One of the most pivotal programs in European aviation history, the Airbus A320 completed its maiden flight on February 22, 1987, in Toulouse, France. The nearly three-hour test flight marked a turning point for Airbus, solidifying its ambitions in the narrow-body aircraft market. The A320 program represented not just the launch of a new aircraft, but a paradigm shift in…
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EgyptAir Takes Delivery of Its First Airbus A350-900
EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the type in North Africa. The aircraft is the first of 16 A350-900s on order and marks a key step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernisation and network expansion strategy. The new widebody aircraft will be deployed from Cairo on long-haul routes, including planned non-stop services…
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Airbus Logs 49 Orders, 19 Deliveries in Jan 2026
Airbus Records 49 Orders and 19 Deliveries in January 2026 Airbus received 49 gross aircraft orders in January 2026 and delivered a total of 19 aircraft to 15 different customers. The delivery performance in the first month of the year was seen as a balanced start to the new year for the manufacturer. As of the end of January 2026,…
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Airbus: Asia-Pacific Aviation Services to Grow Fast
Airbus: Asia-Pacific Aviation Services Market Set for Rapid Growth Airbus says the aviation market in the Asia-Pacific region will continue to expand, forecasting average annual growth of 5.2% through 2044, reaching a value of $138.7 billion. Rising air traffic and expanding aircraft fleets will be the main drivers of this growth. Over the next 20 years, the region is expected…
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Airbus Sued by Cabin Crew Member
A flight attendant working for American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against Airbus due to alleged exposure to toxic fumes on an Airbus A319 aircraft. The flight attendant, Tamar Ferrel, claims to have suffered permanent health problems following the incident in January 2024 and is seeking approximately $30 million in damages. According to the allegations, the incident began after the…
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Airbus Joins Singapore Next-Gen Engine Tests
Airbus Joins Test Partnership in Singapore for Next-Generation Engine Technologies Airbus, CFM International, and CAAS have signed an agreement to turn Singapore into a test hub for next-generation aircraft engine technologies. As part of the collaboration, the operational impacts of CFM’s RISE program and Open Fan engine architecture will be examined. Under the agreement, a preparation model will be developed…
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Airbus Faces Production and Supply Chain Challenges
Airbus announced that 2026 has begun in a tough environment where global trade tensions, engine supply delays, production issues, and potential tariff risks are all taking effect at the same time. Despite rising aircraft demand, the company is struggling with these pressures to maintain operational and financial stability. CEO Guillaume Faury stated that U.S.–China tensions and tariff risks are having…
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Airbus Bids Farewell to the BelugaST Aircraft
The last Airbus BelugaST aircraft has recently completed its final flight and been retired from service. The aircraft, registered F-GSTF, served in Airbus’s logistics operations for 25 years. The BelugaST was developed on the Airbus A300-600 platform and was primarily used to transport fuselage sections, wings, and large structural components between Airbus production sites across Europe. Thanks to its enlarged…
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