Delta Air Lines Orders Airbus A330neo And A350 Aircraft, confirming a firm commitment for 31 next-generation widebody jets as part of its long-term international fleet strategy. The order consists of 16 Airbus A330-900 aircraft and 15 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, further strengthening Delta’s widebody portfolio and reinforcing its strategic relationship with Airbus.
British Airways A350-1000 Suffers Wheel Loss On Takeoff, after one of the aircraft’s main landing gear wheels detached during the takeoff roll from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport, prompting a serious but safely managed in-flight incident.
United Airlines Converts 56 Boeing 787-9 Orders To 787-10, marking a significant adjustment to the carrier’s widebody fleet renewal strategy as it prepares to phase out aging long-haul aircraft and align capacity more closely with future network demand.
Egyptair A350-900 MSN 767 Returns From First Flight, representing a major step forward in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy and Airbus’ A350 production program. The aircraft completed its maiden flight on 22 January 2026, operating under Airbus test registration F-WZGZ, before returning successfully following standard flight-test procedures.
Japan Airlines A350-1000 MSN 756 Completes First Flight, marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s long-haul fleet renewal program and Airbus’ ongoing A350-1000 production schedule. The aircraft conducted its maiden flight on 23 January 2026, operating under Airbus test registration F-WZGO, as part of the standard pre-delivery flight test process required for all newly built widebody…
AerCap Signs A330neo Purchase And Leaseback With Virgin Atlantic, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest aircraft lessor while supporting Virgin Atlantic’s ongoing widebody fleet renewal strategy. The transaction covers six new Airbus A330-900 aircraft sourced directly from Virgin Atlantic’s open orderbook, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026 and continue through the fourth…
ITA Airways Prepares For Airbus A330neo Delivery as the Italian flag carrier continues to advance its long-haul fleet renewal strategy with the introduction of additional next-generation widebody aircraft. The upcoming delivery supports ITA Airways’ focus on efficiency, range capability, and a competitive premium product across its intercontinental network.
Air France Prepares For Airbus A350-900 Delivery as the carrier continues to modernize its long-haul fleet with next-generation widebody aircraft designed to improve efficiency, range, and passenger comfort. The upcoming delivery supports Air France’s broader strategy of renewing capacity while maintaining operational consistency across its intercontinental network.
Emirates Delays Airbus A350-1000 Order Over Engine Concerns as the airline reassesses its long-haul fleet expansion strategy amid ongoing reliability and durability questions surrounding the aircraft’s powerplant. The decision underscores Emirates’ long-standing emphasis on operational performance and technical maturity when committing to major fleet investments.
Pentagon Awards Boeing B-52 Re-Engine Contract as the U.S. Air Force moves into the execution phase of a long-term modernization program designed to keep the iconic bomber operational well into the 2050s. The newly awarded contract, valued at roughly $2.04 billion, covers the installation and testing of new engines on two aircraft that will serve as…
