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A Tool Was Left on the Wing of a Qantas A380
A tool was found on the left wing of a Qantas Airways Airbus A380, registered VH-OQK, operating the Sydney–Dallas service. In a statement by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, it was said that the part was discovered during inspections carried out after the Dallas–Sydney flight. Initial findings showed that the tool had remained on the wing for two flights. Maintenance…
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Avolon: Airbus or Boeing May Launch a New Aircraft Model in 2027
Aircraft leasing company Avolon said it expects Airbus or Boeing to launch a new civil aircraft program in 2027. In its “Up Next” report, which looks at industry trends for 2026 and beyond, the company bases this expectation on airlines’ strong financial outlook, low fuel prices, and the ongoing structural shortage in aircraft supply. According to the report, the leading…
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Airbus to Launch Pléiades Neo Next in 2028
Airbus will launch the first Pléiades Neo Next Earth observation satellite in early 2028 from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, using an Avio Vega C rocket. The new programme builds on the existing Pléiades Neo constellation and will enhance Airbus’ geospatial capabilities with advanced imaging performance, including native 20-centimetre-class resolution. The satellite is designed to support both government…
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Airbus CEO Faury Warns of Trade War Impact
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said that the trade war between the United States and China is no longer theoretical and is already causing serious logistical and financial damage to the company. Faury described 2026 as “an unprecedented year of crisis” and called on employees not only for solidarity but also for “self-reliance.” Emphasizing that geopolitical tensions are directly affecting factory…
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Singapore Airlines A350 Suffers Tail Strike During Go-Around
An Airbus A350-941 operated by Singapore Airlines experienced a tail strike during a go-around while landing at Singapore Changi Airport. Photos shared show damage to the tail section of the aircraft registered as 9V-SHW. It has been reported that the aircraft has been kept on the ground in Singapore since the incident for safety checks and necessary technical inspections.
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Air Europa and Airbus Finalize A350-900 Deal in Madrid
Air Europa and Airbus have officially completed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering 40 A350-900 aircraft that was signed at the Dubai Airshow 2025, during the Fitur Tourism Fair in Madrid. Air Europa President Juan José Hidalgo and Airbus Head of Sales for Western Europe Ville Arhippainen met on the second day of the fair to finalize the agreement. The…
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A350 Engine Ingests Cargo Container
An Air India A350 aircraft operating a Delhi–New York flight returned to Delhi due to the closure of Iranian airspace. After landing, while taxiing, one of the aircraft’s engines ingested a container from a cargo-handling vehicle, resulting in engine damage. The aircraft was safely brought to a parking position, and an investigation has been launched by the Directorate General of…
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A 98-Kilometer A350 Flight
Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, is expanding its presence in France by adding Lyon to its network after Paris and Marseille. However, due to low passenger demand on the Addis Ababa–Lyon route, the flights will be operated via Geneva, Switzerland. The distance between Geneva and Lyon is only 98 kilometers. According to Cirium data, this very short sector will be…
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Libyan Airlines Returned an Airbus A320 Aircraft to Service
Libyan Airlines has returned an Airbus A320 aircraft to service following the completion of heavy maintenance and a subsequent test flight. The maintenance work was carried out by local engineers and technicians. The company emphasized that this step is significant in terms of localizing civil aviation maintenance activities and reducing external dependency. It was noted that heavy maintenance previously performed…
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Airbus Exceeds Its 2025 Delivery Target with 793 Aircraft Delivered
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus slightly exceeded its revised commercial aircraft delivery target by the end of 2025. According to Bloomberg, the company delivered a total of 793 aircraft to customers throughout the year. This figure came in above the “around 790” target set in December. Airbus had initially planned to deliver 820 aircraft in 2025, but this target was revised…
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