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22 July 2026

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Aging A330s Operators To See New Freighter Conversion Option

Aviation Week Network · 15:32
Aging A330s Operators To See New Freighter Conversion Option A new solution for airlines seeking to convert their aging first-generation Airbus A330s to freighters faster is being offered by a Turkish-UK company. natalia.pelayo… Wed, 07/22/2026 - 15:32 Author Alan Dron Content source Air Transport World Aviation Daily Primary Category Aircraft & Propulsion

Cathay Pacific forecasts improved half-year profits despite fuel price spike

FlightGlobal · 10:41
First-half outlook also take into account a significant accounting gain from reduction of Air China shareholding. Cathay Pacific Group expects to improve on its half-year net profit on the back of what it terms solid passenger and cargo demand, despite the impact of higher fuel prices. The Hong Kong-based airline group forecasts a net profit… The post Cathay Pacific forecasts improved half-year profits despite fuel price spike first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Leonardo, Lockheed to explore C-130J MRO boost

FlightGlobal · 08:57
Agreement could lead to more C-130J MRO activity in Italy. Leonardo and Lockheed Martin have entered a pact that could provide a boost to MRO support for the C-130J tactical transport. The agreement focuses on MRO for the type in Europe, the Middle East, and Northern Africa, says Leonardo. Of the 570 C-130Js delivered globally,… The post Leonardo, Lockheed to explore C-130J MRO boost first appeared on FlightGlobal.

New Airbus Strategy Includes A220/A350 Stretch

AirInsight · 06:12
Airbus’ strategy update to double Adjusted EBIT to €10 billion in 2029 assumes the launch of the stretched versions of

Airbus Aims At Doubling Profits In Commercial Aircraft

Aviation Week Network · 21:06
Airbus Aims At Doubling Profits In Commercial Aircraft Airbus targets doubling commercial operating profit by 2029 through production growth, services expansion and efficiency improvements. hockensmithawi… Tue, 07/21/2026 - 21:06 Author Jens Flottau Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Aircraft & Propulsion

Airframers & OEMs

Airbus to begin testing the Wing of Tomorrow on an A321neo

Leeham News and Analysis · 06:06
Open to All Readers For daily Farnborough Air Show coverage, see our media partner AIN here. By Scott Hamilton July 22, 2026, © Leeham News: Airbus said yesterday that will begin testing its Wing of Tomorrow on an... Read More The post Airbus to begin testing the Wing of Tomorrow on an A321neo appeared first on Leeham News and Analysis.

Boeing faces “Terrible Teens” scenario with early 777-9s

Leeham News and Analysis · 05:19
Open to All Readers For daily Farnborough Air Show coverage, see out media partner AIN here. By Scott Hamilton July 22, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing faces a 787 “Terrible Teens” scenario with its early build 777-9s because... Read More The post Boeing faces “Terrible Teens” scenario with early 777-9s appeared first on Leeham News and Analysis.

Regulatory & Safety

FAA Statement on 5G

FAA · 00:00
The FAA will issue a final rule on July 24, 2026, to ensure aircraft radio altimeters can withstand interference from 5G wireless signals in neighboring spectrum bands. It will require altimeters to meet next-generation performance requirements when aircraft equipped with them operate in the U.S.