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Airbus Delays A350F by Up to a Year Amid Supply Challenges

Airbus is facing significant supply chain challenges, leading to a delay of up to one year for the A350F freighter program. Additionally, the manufacturer is encountering hurdles in increasing A350 production in the coming months due to component shortages and logistical constraints.

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ACG Air Cargo Germany Loses $147.6 Million Lawsuit Over License Suspension

ACG Air Cargo Germany’s insolvency administrator has suffered a legal setback after the Braunschweig Regional Court ruled against its $147.6 million lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Office. The case centered on the carrier’s claim for damages following the suspension of its operating license, which it argued led to financial losses and insolvency.

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SWISS Repurposes Engines from Grounded A220-300 for Fleet Use

SWISS has taken a strategic approach to managing its fleet by repurposing the two PW1524G-3 engines from a grounded A220-300, serial 55021, for use as spare engines. The aircraft has been stranded in Brussels since November 2024 and is now projected to remain out of service until autumn 2025.

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British Airways Faces Operational Challenges Due to Grounded B787s

British Airways is currently facing operational challenges as four of its Boeing 787 aircraft remain grounded due to ongoing issues with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. These engine problems have led to significant disruptions in the airline’s flight schedules.

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Emirates Faces Further Delays in Boeing 777X Deliveries

Emirates, the largest customer for the Boeing 777X, is preparing for additional delays in the delivery of its 205 aircraftorder. Initially scheduled for arrival in 2020, repeated postponements have pushed the expected first deliveries to no earlier than the second quarter of 2027, with the possibility of further delays extending into 2028.