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NewsStretched A350-1000 is ‘natural evolution’ but not a priority: Airbus chief
Airbus is looking at the potential for a larger variant of the A350, beyond the -1000, but stresses that its work in this direction remains preliminary. Speaking during a full-year briefing on 19 February, Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury said the airframer “sees demand for a larger [aircraft] – so ...
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NewsAirbus unlikely to obtain more Leap engines to offset shortage of P&W powerplants: Faury
Airbus believes is will not be able to source additional CFM International Leap engines to offset a projected shortfall in Pratt & Whitney powerplants for the A320neo family. The airframer’s chief executive, Guillaume Faury, expressed frustration at the situation during a full-year briefing on 19 February. He says he is ...
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NewsAirbus hikes commercial jet delivery forecast by 10% over 2025 level
Airbus has hiked this year’s full-year delivery forecast by 10% compared with its performance last year, and by 6% on its original 2025 target. The airframer is looking to deliver 870 commercial aircraft over the course of 2026, having managed 793 last year – short of its planned output of ...
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NewsAirbus reins-in A320neo ramp-up forecast over engine supply uncertainty
Airbus is aiming to deliver 870 commercial aircraft this year but has cut back its A320neo-family ramp-up forecast after failing to secure commitments from Pratt & Whitney on required engine deliveries. The airframer says it expects to reach a monthly rate of 70-75 A320neo-family aircraft by the end of 2027 ...
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NewsUS senators introduce bill to aid air taxi certification
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the US Senate aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the Federal Aviation Administration’s certification process for electric air taxis and advanced air mobility aircraft, as developers navigate costly approvals.
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NewsAlberta orders five DHC-515 water bombers from De Havilland
The Canadian province of Alberta has committed C$400 million to purchase five DHC-515 water bombers from De Havilland Canada, with deliveries beginning in 2031 as the manufacturer ramps up production of the updated firefighting aircraft at its Calgary facilities.
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In depthFAA to study ‘competency-based’ pilot training methods as Boeing pushes for greater adoption
The Federal Aviation Administration intends to further evaluate competency-based training and assessment this year, but remains reluctant to fully endorse the model despite widespread international adoption and advocacy from Boeing and ICAO.
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NewsFAA proposes 767-300F cargo fitting inspections amid material concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandatory inspections of cargo track fittings on Boeing 767-300 Freighters after discovering some components were manufactured using unapproved materials, potentially compromising aircraft structural integrity and controllability.
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NewsCFM keeps focus on RISE open-fan engine but is ‘prepared for any scenario’: Safran chief
Safran has played down the significance of reports that its CFM International narrowbody joint venture with GE Aerospace is developing a ducted-fan alternative to the open-rotor architecture being matured through the RISE technology demonstrator programme.
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NewsRussian regulator approves domestic composite fin and stabiliser for MC-21
Russian federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia has approved the use of import-substituted composites for the vertical fin and horizontal stabiliser of the Yakovlev MC-21. This formal approval of the amended MC-21 type certificate completes the project to integrate domestically-sourced composites into the twinjet’s design, the regulator states. Serial production of ...
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NewsBoeing begins 2026 on high note as 107-order total marks strongest January sales since 2012
Boeing secured 107 aircraft orders in January – its strongest start to the year since 2012 – including a landmark 787-10 deal from Delta Air Lines, while delivering 46 jets.
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NewsAir Algerie increases firm commitment to A330-900
Algerian flag-carrier Air Algerie has ordered another Airbus A330-900, the airframer’s latest backlog figures reveal. Air Algerie took delivery of its first A330-900 in November last year. Source: Airbus Air Algerie has taken its firm order for A330neos to nine aircraft The carrier had originally ordered five ...
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NewsAirbus builds towards first flight of A350 Freighter as next prototype begins to come together
Airbus continues to progress development of the A350 Freighter as it works towards the start of a 10-month, 400h flight-test campaign later this year.
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NewsEve Air Mobility plots 2026 flight-test campaign and secures AirX as customer
Eve Air Mobility has secured fresh orders for its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft at the Singapore air show, as the Brazilian manufacturer reports steady progress with its flight-test programme following the maiden sortie of an engineering prototype in December.
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NewsAirbus to deliver first C295 from India final assembly line in second half
Airbus expects to deliver the first C295 tactical transport from its India final assembly line in the second half of this year.
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NewsMehair orders up to 10 Tidal hybrid-electric seaplanes
Indian seaplane operator Mehair has signed a deal to acquire up to 10 Polaris hybrid-electric seaplanes from US start-up Tidal Flight, with firm orders for five aircraft and options for five more.
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NewsBoeing closes on delivery of first higher max weight 787
Boeing expects to deliver the initial higher maximum take-off weight 787 in the first half of this year, with the lead aircraft already in final assembly.
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NewsST Engineering aims for AirFish service entry this year with Singapore ferry operator
ST Engineering’s AirX joint venture anticipates its 10-passenger AirFish wing-in-ground-effect craft will commence operations later this year with Singapore marine ferry operator BatamFast, pending maritime regulatory approval.
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NewsStart-up Radia makes Singapore air show debut with WindRunner ultra-heavy-freighter concept
Colorado-based start-up Radia is making its show debut at Singapore, showcasing WindRunner, an ultra-heavy-lift freighter concept designed to carry oversized cargo including wind turbine blades. The firm aims for service entry in the early 2030s.
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NewsOutgoing AAPA chief calls for regional investment boost to ward off supply chain crunch
Outgoing director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Subhas Menon has called for increased investment – particularly from Asia-Pacific states – to beef up the aerospace sector, as supply chain challenges continue to plague airlines.