
Emirates Is Quietly Ripping Viasat Off Its New Airbus A350s To Standardize On Starlink
The Dubai-based carrier is still receiving deliveries of Airbus A350s.

The Dubai-based carrier is still receiving deliveries of Airbus A350s.
The seasonal route will operate daily using an Airbus A330neo.

France receives the first NH90 Standard 2 after years of technical and availability issues across the multinational helicopter fleet
AviationNews – Icelandair has finalized a lease agreement with aircraft leasing firm Aircastle for six Airbus A320neo passenger jets, marking another decisive step in replacing...

Airbus profits surged by 126% in the three months leading to June 30, 2026, thanks to strong aircraft…

On July 14th Lufthansa unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000, the largest twin-engine aircraft ever to join the airline's fleet. The aircraft is notable not only because it introduces a new flagship widebody, but also because it represents the 700th Airbus aircraft delivered to the Lufthansa Group.

Cargo jet remains on track for 2027 entry into service ahead of Boeing's rival 777-8F

Airbus A220 vs Embraer E195-E2: compare fuel burn, range, capacity and passenger miles per gallon to see which jet is truly more efficient.
Airbus reported higher revenue and earnings for the first half of 2026 (H1), driven by increased commercial aircraft deliveries and a strong performance at its Defence and Space division. “Our good H1 results mainly reflect the higher level of commercial aircraft deliveries and strong performance in Defence and Space, against the backdrop of a complex […]
Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has completed the sale of an approximately 74% stake to Arcus Infrastructure Partners (Arcus), while founding investor Freshstream has reinvested to retain the remaining shareholding. The transaction provides TrueNoord with long-term capital to support the next phase of its growth strategy, including expanding its portfolio of Embraer, ATR, Airbus and De […]

Icelandair has agreed to lease six Airbus A320neo aircraft from Aircastle, further advancing its fleet renewal programme. The Pratt & Whitney-powered aircraft, built between 2018 and 2020, are scheduled to enter service before summer 2028. The agreement follows the airline’s recently announced lease of four A320neos from AviLease, due to join the fleet in spring […]
Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, made up of 65 A321neo jets and 35 A320neo jets, Airbus said. The agreement was finalised on July 20, 2026, at the Farnborough International Airshow. SMBC Aviation Capital CEO Peter Barrett said the order is aimed at giving airline customers “a […]

The two major manufacturers traded blows at the show, with both announcing significant orders in the early salvos.

Qantas cut 162 seats from its A350 to fit a fuel tank that reaches London nonstop. Here is why the airline thinks passengers will pay 20% more for it.
Airbus Helicopters has launched a dedicated training academy in the UK to provide a one-stop-shop for rotary wing technical training, with more than 400 pilots, engineering technicians and aerospace leaders expected to go through the academy on an annual basis. The launch directly addresses an urgent industry challenge by providing a resilient, highly skilled pipeline

Jet2's 30th Airbus A321neo has conducted its first revenue flight. Delivered in Jet2holidays livery, it forms part of a firm order for 155 new A321neo aircraft.
Gross commercial aircraft orders totalled 886 (H1 2025: 494 aircraft) with net orders of 821 aircraft after cancellations (H1 2025: 402 aircraft). The order backlog amounted to 9,222 commercial aircraft...
In the sun-drenched desert of Arizona, a 24/7 operation is breathing new life into global aviation fleets by turning retired aircraft into certified, sustainable parts. A new purpose for aging aircraft in Glendale Arizona The desert sun and bone-dry air of Phoenix, Arizona, make it a natural sanctuary for aging aircraft. Inside the sprawling, 680,000-square-foot […] The post Airbus across America: Why planes go to Arizona to live forever first appeared on PLANEtalking .

A closer look at why the smallest variant of the A320neo family is not selling.