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The first ultra-long-range A350 will be delivered in April 2027, instead of end-2026. Qantas has disclosed delivery delays for its first ultra-long-range Airbus A350-1000, but stresses that plans for its ‘Project Sunrise’ flights remain “well underway”. The delays – first reported by Bloomberg – shift the first delivery to April 2027, instead of the end-2026 timeline… The post Qantas flags delays in A350 deliveries as ‘Project Sunrise’ preparations takes shape first appeared on FlightGlobal.

The airline has 15 A321XLRs on order, all of which will be delivered by 2027. Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Saudia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, which features new cabin products The twinjet (registered HZ-ASBA) arrived at Saudia’s Jeddah hub on on 24 May. It is the first A321XLR to operate with an airline… The post Saudia receives first A321XLR first appeared on FlightGlobal.

What could become a long-term trend of launching “skinny” routes between continents is emerging among airlines in North America and Europe. A host of airlines are increasingly using single-aisle aircraft to operate ocean-crossing flights from North America to Europe, with summer airline schedules reflecting an uptick in transatlantic flights that will be flown with narrowbody… The post Carriers increasingly targeting long-haul narrowbody flights across Atlantic first appeared on FlightGlobal.

El Al Israel Eyes Strong Summer Demand Despite First-Quarter Losses El Al Israel Airlines reported a “challenging” first quarter, posting losses as the Iran war significantly affected its Tel Aviv operations. natalia.pelayo… Fri, 05/22/2026 - 15:00 Author Kurt Hofmann Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

The message from Europe's airlines is one of business as usual, flights will not be disrupted by fuel shortages resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz this summer. Ryanair noted in its FY2026 results statement on 18-May-2026 that, although "Europe remains relatively well supplied with jet-fuel, with significant volumes sourced from West Africa, the Americas and Norway." EasyJet's 1HFY2026 statement said it is "not seeing any disruption to fuel supply, we continue to operate normally and our customers should book with confidence". Wizz Air Group CEO József Váradi has said that high jet fuel prices have prompted additional supplies from refineries in the US and Nigeria. TUI Group CEO Sebastian Ebel also does not expect shortages over the coming months. The European Union and the UK government are reinforcing the message from airlines, noting that bunkered fuel stocks provide a buffer and that alternatives to the usual Middle Eastern suppliers are available. This position coun

Subscription required By Bjorn Fehrm and Scott Hamilton Figure 1. Airbus will begin testing of CFM's RISE Open Fan engine in 2029 on the company's A380 test airplane. Credit: CFM. May 25, 2026, © Leeham News: This is... Read More The post Airbus’ Next New Airplane Part 1. appeared first on Leeham News and Analysis.

CFM Aircraft Engine Support South Asia has officially commenced the expansion of its existing facility in Hyderabad with a groundbreaking ceremony held on May 19, 2026, marking another important development for India’s growing aero-engine maintenance and support ecosystem. The expansion project will add more than 18,000 square feet, approximately 1,800 square metres of additional operational […] The post CFM Aircraft Engine Support South Asia begins expansion of Hyderabad, India facility appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.