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Defence agreement for single A330-800 also features in airframer’s June activity. Airbus has revealed an order for 40 A320neo-family twinjets, assigned to an unidentified customer, in its backlog figures for the first half of this year. They comprise 24 A321neos and 16 A320neos. The airframer also listed the 18 A330-900s for Scandinavia’s SAS, plus a… The post Airbus first-half backlog reveals new order for 40 A320neo-family jets first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Jet2 Bets On Southern England Growth Jet2 says its new London Gatwick (LGW) base is performing ahead of expectations, reinforcing its strategy to expand across southern England. cory.hitt@avia… Wed, 07/08/2026 - 14:46 Author David Casey Content source Routes Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Airbus has published its latest rolling 20-year Global Market Forecast (GMF) indicating a slight drop in demand for… Airbus cuts passenger aircraft demand projection in latest 20-year forecast appeared first on AeroTime.

DHL Increases Earnings Outlook As Global Air Cargo Shows Strength DHL raises earnings outlook as air cargo rebounds with strong demand, improved trade conditions and growth in key global corridors despite challenges. jill.angelini@… Wed, 07/08/2026 - 13:00 Author Aaron Karp Content source Aviation Daily Routes Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Outlook for 20-year period to 2045 puts overall demand for passenger models at more than 42,000. Airbus has detailed a changing fleet age distribution in the last decade, as its latest global market forecast shows an increase in the proportion of new aircraft demand intended to address replacement. The airframer’s 20-year outlook indicates total demand… The post Airbus forecast shows further rise in proportion of new aircraft allocated to fleet replacement first appeared on FlightGlobal.

US regulator issues voluntary recommendations after the NTSB had urged it to mandate the action. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is recommending that airlines take steps to ensure cockpit-voice recorders (CVRs) retain relevant audio following safety incidents. On 1 July, the agency issued guidance calling on aircraft operators to confirm that their employee manuals… The post FAA urges airlines to prevent loss of cockpit-voice audio following safety incidents first appeared on FlightGlobal.

A K2 Airways Boeing 737 freighter is missing over the Arabian Sea after preliminary flight-tracking data showed a… K2 Airways 737 freighter missing after sudden altitude loss off Karachi appeared first on AeroTime.

The world's two largest aircraft manufacturers are entering a decisive period that will shape airline fleet planning well into the 2040s. While Airbus and Boeing remain focused on overcoming certification delays and production constraints, attention is increasingly turning to what comes next. And the contrasting approaches highlight more than differing product roadmaps. They reveal how both manufacturers are balancing technological ambition against commercial reality, while airlines continue to demand greater efficiency, lower emissions and additional capacity. The decisions taken over the next few years will influence fleet strategies, competitive dynamics and aircraft economics for decades to come.

July 8, 2026, © Leeham News: With the announcement on July 1 that LNA founder and editor Scott Hamilton is on track to retire next year, his third book about commercial aviation—a trilogy of sorts—has been published. Called... Read More The post 50 Years in Commercial Aviation: a new book appeared first on Leeham News and Analysis.

Subscription Required By Karl Sinclair and Scott Hamilton July 8, 2026, © Leeham News: Airbus says it hasn’t made the decision yet whether to proceed with a stretch of the A220, but all signs point to doing so.... Read More The post Demand appears to support launch of A220 Stretch appeared first on Leeham News and Analysis.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), working with the European Commission and the Member States, has adapted the EU conflict zones advisory for air operators on the Middle East in response to the latest developments in the region.