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New Qantas plane touches down in Australia after historic 19-hour test flight

Tickets for the first direct Sydney to London service is expected to go on sale in February 2027

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Burnham urged to award £2.4bn military satellite contract to Airbus over US rival

Unite union leader says giving Skynet 6 WSS contract to Lockheed Martin would be a ‘massive mistake’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Non-stop flight from Europe touches down in Australia

"G'day, welcome to Melbourne": French airline crew have touched down in Australia after an historic 19-hour test flight.

AAP · Jul 24

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Qantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne

Airbus A350–1000ULR becomes most watched plane on flight tracking websites as Qantas tests new aircraft for its Project Sunrise

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24

Global Market: Airbus shares surge over 5% after €5 billion buyback, ambitious 2029 profit targets

Airbus shares rose significantly after announcing a €5 billion share buyback program. The company outlined ambitious financial targets for the next five years. Airbus aims for core operating profit between €12 billion and €13 billion by 2029. Deliveries are increasing as supply chain issues gradually ease. Analysts reacted positively to…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Popular airline announces ‘game-changing’ new headrest for economy passengers

All A350 aircraft will have the U-Dream headrest installed by the end of 2026

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Companies race to deliver autonomous uncrewed fighter jets

Boeing displayed its Ghost Bat drone at Farnborough Airshow, highlighting its advanced autonomous capabilities. Rival companies also presented competing designs for this emerging multibillion-dollar defense market. The U.S. Air Force plans to procure over 150 combat-capable autonomous wingmen by the decade's end. European nations are also developing similar programs and…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

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Airbus to test folding wings for next generation of bestselling planes

Such technology solves problem of longer, thinner, energy-saving wings not fitting in airports around the world

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

IndiGo shares in focus on MoU with CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP engines

IndiGo has signed a significant MoU with CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines. This agreement marks the largest single order ever placed for LEAP engines. CFM International will also support IndiGo's new engine maintenance facility. The airline's partnership with CFM International continues its growth phase. This deal strengthens IndiGo's…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

IndiGo to place order for over 1,000 aircraft engines with CFM International

IndiGo has signed an agreement with CFM International to order more than 1,000 LEAP-1A engines for its 510 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, marking the largest-ever single order for LEAP engines. The deal was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, though financial details were not disclosed.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

IndiGo selects Honeywell Aerospace's avionics, power systems for 810 A320 neo family planes

IndiGo has selected Honeywell Aerospace's avionics and power systems for 810 Airbus A320neo family aircraft scheduled for delivery in the coming years. Honeywell said the agreement is the largest new-aircraft selectable equipment contract in its history and will cover auxiliary power units, weather radar, collision avoidance systems, flight management systems,…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Emirates unveils ‘game-changing’ headrest across economy class

The U-dream headrest supports your neck and head so you can sleep easier.

Euronews · Jul 20

Conflicts, aircraft orders in focus as Farnborough Airshow kicks off

Farnborough Airshow opens with Boeing and Airbus pursuing aircraft deals. Defence companies will account for half of the show's record exhibitors. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East fuel booming military budgets. Planemakers expect around 300 aircraft orders, falling short of some forecasts. Incoming British PM Andy Burnham may appear…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Palantir Faces Potential Setback as France, Germany Seek European Military Software Supplier

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) faces a potential setback in Europe as France and Germany begin seeking alternative suppliers for military software, raising questions about the company’s long‑term position in the region.

Benzinga · Jul 18

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Kiplinger · Jul 18

United Is Selling an Empty Middle Seat. Is It Worth the Upgrade?

United is introducing an Economy Plus option with a permanently blocked middle seat. Here's how it works and what travelers should know.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at Farnborough Airshow

Global security risks are pushing defence to the forefront at Farnborough Airshow. Aerospace makers face demand for weapons while civil jet production recovers slowly. Boeing and Airbus will announce new orders, but deliveries remain a key focus. Supply chain issues continue to affect aircraft and engine production rates. Defence will…

Benzinga · Jul 16

Boeing, Airbus, Major Airlines Push Congress for $20 Billion to Modernize Air Traffic Control: Report

The U.S. aviation sector is reportedly pushing lawmakers to approve a funding package worth $20 billion to modernize the country’s aging air traffic control (ATC) systems, as well as curb flight disruptions.

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Airbus picks Iliad's Scaleway for AI, defence work in sovereignty push

Airbus will use Scaleway's cloud infrastructure for sensitive industrial and defense applications. This partnership supports the deployment of artificial intelligence tools developed with French startup Mistral. Critical applications spanning aircraft design and engineering will be hosted on Scaleway's platform. Airbus aims to accelerate its AI approach by leveraging Mistral models…

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

Frontier Airlines to add Starlink wifi to flights

The first aircraft equipped with the SpaceX technology will fly in 2027

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Air India crash probe in final stages: Who were the two pilots who flew the jet?

Investigators have completed a cockpit voice recorder transcript for the fatal Air India crash. A psychological autopsy has also been conducted as the probe enters its final stages. The investigation focuses on the Boeing 787 crash which killed 260 people. Preliminary reports detail the backgrounds and flying experience of the…

Bangkok Post · Jul 13

China's C919 still on Malaysia Airlines' radar, but Western certification preferred

China's narrowbody C919 model is still on Malaysia Airlines' radar, but Western certification remains the "preferred milestone" before consideration, according to a top executive, who added opportunities could present themselves in 2035 or beyond.

The Times of India · Jul 10

Emirates to launch flagship airbus A380 on Dubai–Delhi route from October 25, expands premium economy in India

Emirates will begin operating its flagship Airbus A380 on the Dubai–Delhi route from October 25, making Delhi the third Indian city to receive regular flights by the airline's double-decker aircraft.

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Emirates to deploy A380 on Delhi route from October; expands Premium Economy to 6 Indian cities

Emirates will introduce its A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Delhi route starting October 25. This move expands the airline's double-decker service to a third Indian city. Premium Economy will also become available on six Indian destinations by month's end. The airline cites strong demand as a reason for these network enhancements.…

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

Cathay Pacific aircraft's tail hit runway at Hong Kong airport, airline confirms

Cathay Pacific Airways has confirmed that the tail of a passenger aircraft struck the runway at Hong Kong airport last week, prompting the city's aviation regulator to order the airline to submit a report.

The Times of India · Jul 9

World’s first hydrogen aircraft engine: Airbus and MTU begin developing next-generation clean aviation technology

Hydrogen-powered flight has often been discussed as one of aviation's possible long-term answers to cutting emissions, but moving from research programmes to commercial aircraft has remained a difficult task. That landscape may now be beginning to change. As reported in the official press release, Airbus and Germany's MTU Aero Engines…

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