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Airbus A220 coverage including orders, deliveries, operator announcements and program analysis. Fliegerfaust tracks every development in the A220 program, from launch customer updates to new airline entrants and production milestones.
A220-500 launch timing now looks less certain after Reuters reported on June 5, 2026 that a Farnborough International Airshow reveal in late July is now “not probable” — but is this a delay, or a warning sign? The report, citing six industry sources, says Airbus is wavering over when to approve the stretched A220. However,
What turned Croatia Airlines flight OU412 into a runway-excursion investigation on May 16, 2026? Airbus A220 incident at Split: Croatia Airlines operated the Airbus A220-300, registration 9A-CAN, from Split Airport (SPU/LDSP) to Frankfurt. During the takeoff roll on Runway 23, the crew initiated a rejected takeoff. During subsequent braking, the left main landing-gear wheel left
Did Airbus just close the CSeries sales campaign Bombardier began with AirAsia during the 2012 Silverstone Grand Prix weekend, before the Farnborough Airshow? AirAsia A220 order: Today, May 6, 2026, in Mirabel, Quebec, Airbus is turning that long courtship into an A220 breakthrough for AirAsia. The aircraft is Canadian-born, Airbus-backed, and finally aligned with a
ACJ TwoTwenty FAA approval: the headline is regulatory. The story is commercial. On April 6, 2026, Comlux America secured a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the ACJ TwoTwenty cabin. Not the aircraft. Just the cabin — and that distinction is where most of the trade coverage goes soft. What
Jet delivery crunch: how do Airbus and Boeing keep deliveries moving when suppliers slip and airlines suddenly turn cautious? Jet delivery crunch: On April 8 and April 9, 2026, a cluster of Reuters reports and manufacturer statements showed the world’s two largest commercial planemakers wrestling with the same market from different angles. Airbus entered April
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
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
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
