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Airbus coverage on Fliegerfaust: aviation and aerospace developments and key updates, with geopolitical and economic context when relevant.
Billy Bishop expansion: is Doug Ford fixing a real aviation bottleneck, or trying to redraw Toronto’s waterfront politics around one downtown runway? Billy Bishop expansion: On March 23, 2026, Ontario said it would replace the City of Toronto in the tripartite agreement that governs Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Moreover, the province said it
With the VC-25B programme still running late, Washington may have found a surprisingly practical stopgap. According to FliegerFaust sources, the White House and U.S. Air Force have quietly evaluated the Airbus A220 as an interim Air Force One Light amid continuing delays to the future VC-25B fleet. At first glance, the idea sounds improbable. Yet
Finnair fleet renewal: why did Embraer’s E195-E2 beat the Airbus A220 in Europe’s sharpest small single-aisle contest on March 23, 2026? Finnair fleet renewal: Overall, the answer matters far beyond Helsinki. Specifically, Finnair ordered 18 E195-E2s, plus 16 options and 12 purchase rights. Meanwhile, it also plans to source up to 12 used Airbus A320
Atlas Air A350F order: what happens when the world’s largest Boeing 747 operator decides its next major freighter move belongs to Airbus? Atlas Air A350F order: On March 16, 2026, Airbus said Atlas Air Worldwide had placed a firm order for 20 A350F aircraft. Consequently, Atlas becomes the biggest customer for the type and the
LEAP engine investment is suddenly the hinge of the narrowbody market, but what is GE Aerospace really buying with its new United States spending surge? LEAP engine investment: On March 9, 2026, GE Aerospace said it would invest another $1 billion across United States manufacturing sites and suppliers. The company said the money would accelerate
Boeing China order: is Beijing finally ready to place a 500-jet bet on Boeing just weeks before President Donald Trump’s March 31 to April 2, 2026 state visit to China? Boeing China order: Meanwhile, Bloomberg said a breakthrough may be near. However, a March 6 Reuters report on the talks made clear that the negotiations
London City Airport A320neo flights — could a single degree of descent angle rewrite the future of Europe’s most singular commercial hub? London City Airport A320neo: On March 2, 2026, London City Airport (LCY) launched a formal public consultation, seeking Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval for a shallower landing procedure. The goal is clear: unlock
COMAC C919 production has reached 32 delivered aircraft — but can China’s state-backed narrowbody truly disrupt the Airbus-Boeing stranglehold on commercial aviation? COMAC C919: The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) entered 2026 with momentum on multiple fronts. Indeed, three of China’s largest airlines now fly the type across 46 domestic routes. Furthermore, the European
FCAS fighter program — is Europe’s most ambitious defence project collapsing under the weight of its own ambition, or can a last-minute restructuring save it from a €100 billion industrial divorce? FCAS fighter program: On February 19, 2026, Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Guillaume Faury offered a remarkably candid proposal. He told reporters in Toulouse
Canadian aircraft decertification: is Transport Canada really blocking Gulfstream—and can a U.S. president “decertify” Canadian-built aircraft in retaliation? First, the stakes are not abstract. They sit on U.S. ramps, fly U.S. passengers, and support U.S. missions. (Read our follow-up story: Gulfstream certification: Transport Canada clears G500 and G600) Next, the claim at the center of
