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flyadeal CEO Criticizes Airbus Over Narrowbody Jet Delays

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flyadeal (Saudi Arabia) CEO Steven Greenway has strongly criticized Airbus for persistent delays in the delivery of narrowbody jets, warning that these disruptions could also impact the airline’s plans for newly ordered A330neos. This public rebuke underscores the growing frustration among airlines that rely on timely aircraft deliveries to execute their fleet renewal and expansion strategies.

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Turkish Airlines Expands Fleet with Airbus A321neo Delivery

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Akasa Air Appoints Belson Coutinho as COO

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RoyalJet Signs MOU for Three ACJ320neos

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RoyalJet, a prominent business aviation company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) for the acquisition of three brand-new ACJ320neo aircraft. The agreement also includes six purchase rights, underscoring RoyalJet’s ambitions to expand its premium fleet offerings.