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Civilian aviation news June 7, 2026

Etihad Airways Expands Widebody Fleet Amid Rising Passenger Demand

Aviation News – Etihad Airways is moving forward with plans to acquire additional widebody aircraft as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier continues to expand its global…

Civilian aviation news June 6, 2026

Airbus Delays Decision on Larger A220 Amid Leasing Industry Concerns

Aviation News – Airbus is reconsidering the timing of a launch for a larger version of its A220 passenger jet after receiving a muted response…

First flight of the Qantas A350-1000ULR (MSN 707) - © Airbus SAS 2026

Civilian aviation news June 2, 2026

Qantas A350-1000ULR Completes First Flight Ahead of Ultra-Long-Haul Operations

Aviation News – Qantas’ first A350-1000ULR has successfully completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France, marking a major milestone in the airline’s ambitious plan to…

Civilian aviation news May 26, 2026

Project Sunrise Postponed Again as Airbus Delays Qantas Ultra-Long-Range A350 Deliveries Until 2027

Aviation News – Qantas Airways must wait until April 2027 to take delivery of its first custom-built Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, delaying the highly anticipated launch…

Civilian aviation news May 14, 2026

China Agrees to Order 200 Boeing Jets During Trump Visit to Beijing

Aviation News – China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a major commercial aviation breakthrough announced during…

Civilian aviation news April 23, 2026

Boeing Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

First Quarter 2026 Revenue increased to $22.2 billion primarily reflecting 143 commercial deliveries GAAP loss per share of ($0.11) and core loss per share (non-GAAP)* of…

Civilian aviation news December 24, 2025

Embraer Delivers 50th E195-E2 to Porter Airlines

Aviation News – Embraer has delivered the 50th E195-E2 aircraft to Porter Airlines, marking a major milestone in one of North America’s fastest-growing fleet programs….

Airbus A321-271NX D-AYAK (PS-LBK) LATAM Brasil

Civilian aviation news December 22, 2025

AerDragon Acquires A320neo from ORIX, Continues Lease with LATAM Airlines

Aviation News – AerDragon Aviation Leasing has completed the purchase of a single Airbus A320neo aircraft from ORIX, with the jet remaining on lease to…