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Qatar Airways Sends Ex-Oman Air A330s to Turkish Technic for Overhaul | Exclusive News
👉🏼 As part of its restructuring process, Oman-based airline Oman Air has transferred three Airbus A330 aircraft to Qatar Airways. 👉🏼 Under this collaboration, the maintenance and refurbishment work is being carried out at Turkish Technic’s facilities located at Istanbul Atatürk and Sabiha Gökçen Airports. The aircraft will undergo maintenance and repainting, followed by test flights before being delivered to…
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Riyadh Air’s A321XLR Debuts in Paris
At the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, Airbus will showcase a specially painted A321XLR prototype for Riyadh Air, the new Saudi Arabian airline. Previously sporting Airbus’s corporate colors, the aircraft will now appear at the show in Riyadh Air’s lighter-toned livery — one of the airline’s two official designs. Riyadh Air had placed an order for 72 Boeing 787-9…
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Top 10 Longest Routes Operated by the Airbus A220 Revealed
Originally designed for short- and medium-haul operations, the narrow-body Airbus A220 has proven its long-range capabilities over nearly nine years of commercial service. The A220-300 variant, in particular, has become a popular choice for extended routes thanks to its enhanced range and fuel efficiency. Delta Air Lines, currently the world’s largest A220 operator, has 78 aircraft in its fleet as…
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Next-Generation Successor to Airbus A320 Could Enter Service by 2037
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is planning to introduce a new generation of narrow-body aircraft to succeed the A320 family around 2037–2038. According to CEO Guillaume Faury in an interview with Aviation Week, development of the new aircraft is expected to begin around 2030, with the choice of engine architecture to be finalized by 2027. Faury indicated that another major upgrade…
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Airbus Releases May 2025 Delivery Report
Airbus has published its order and delivery figures for May 2025, announcing the delivery of a total of 51 aircraft to 32 different customers during the month. For the first five months of 2025, Airbus has delivered a total of 243 aircraft to 61 customers. The report also noted that no new aircraft orders were recorded in May.
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Air India Prepares Major New Order for 200 Aircraft
Air India Prepares Major New Order for 200 Aircraft Following its acquisition by Tata Sons, India’s flag carrier Air India is gearing up for another massive aircraft order, this time for approximately 200 narrow-body jets. The airline is in advanced negotiations with both Airbus and Boeing, and the deal may also include wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777X and…
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Airbus Delivery Delays Expected to Continue Through 2028
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has officially announced that aircraft delivery delays, driven by ongoing supply chain issues, are now expected to extend through 2028. According to an internal notice sent to airline customers, the delays are primarily caused by shortages in engines and structural components. In May 2025, Airbus delivered only 32 aircraft, compared to 53 in the same month…
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Airbus Completes Assembly of First Wing Set for A350F Freighter
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has reached a major milestone in the A350F freighter program with the successful completion of the first wing set assembly. The milestone was achieved on May 30 at Airbus’ facility in Broughton, United Kingdom. The freighter version shares the same wing design as the A350 passenger model, enabling both variants to be assembled on the same…
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Global Airlines Abandons Transatlantic A380 Plans
Global Airlines Abandons Transatlantic A380 Plans – Shifts Focus to ACMI Leasing Global Airlines, which drew attention with its ambitious A380 project but managed to operate only two passenger flights, has suspended its scheduled transatlantic services. The company is now pivoting to an ACMI leasing model, offering aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance services to other airlines. Notably, even the two…
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Airbus Begins Talks to Sell A220 Jets to Malaysia
Airbus has initiated discussions with airlines in Malaysia regarding the potential sale of A220 aircraft. Anand Stanley, President of Airbus Asia-Pacific, stated that while talks are still in the early stages, they anticipate strong demand for the A220 in Malaysia and hope the aircraft will soon join the country’s fleets. Malaysia currently ranks as Airbus’s third-largest market in the region,…
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