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Two US airlines, United and Delta, face lawsuits over windowless seats sold as 'window seats.' These seats lack physical windows due to aircraft design elements like ducts and wiring, with airlines such as JetBlue and Iberia also having similar seats. Passengers argue they paid extra for seats without views, while airlines claim a 'window seat' refers to a wall-adjacent position.

Der NATO-Gipfel in Ankara fokussiert auf Milliarden-Rüstungsdeals des NATO-Industrieforums, bei dem Airbus und Saab eine Rolle spielen. Diskutiert werden zudem F-35-Zusagen für die Türkei und Deutschland, die Ukraine-Unterstützung in Höhe von 140 Milliarden Euro sowie Deutschlands künftige NATO-Verantwortung unter widersprüchlichen Trump-Signalen.

NATO announced billions in arms deals, including new surveillance aircraft and drones, as President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara for a summit. Trump praised Turkey's loyalty, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasized converting economic resources into military capabilities.

Emirates SkyCargo operated the first commercial flight of a Boeing 777-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion, carrying over 100 tons of freight from Hong Kong to Dubai. The conversion, done by Israel Aerospace Industries, aims to boost cargo capacity and fleet longevity, with more conversions planned. Gulf carriers like Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are expanding cargo operations due to high demand and long aircraft delivery backlogs.

NATO announced billions in arms deals during a summit in Ankara as President Donald Trump arrived. The deals include new surveillance aircraft from Saab and military equipment from Airbus, aimed at addressing concerns about European defense spending and enhancing alliance capabilities.

NATO announced billions in arms deals, including new surveillance aircraft and drones, during a summit in Ankara as President Donald Trump arrived. The alliance highlighted projects like Saab's GlobalEye planes and Airbus refueling aircraft, funded partly by EU defense loans, to strengthen transatlantic military cooperation.

NATO showcased military projects worth billions to demonstrate increased defense capabilities to President Trump, including new surveillance aircraft and drones. A 10-nation consortium will acquire Saab's GlobalEye planes to replace aging AWACS, funded partly by EU defense loans. Multinational deals for Airbus refueling planes and Triton drones were also announced.

NATO announced billions in military projects, including new surveillance aircraft and drones, to demonstrate increased defense spending to President Trump. Trump has criticized NATO as a 'paper tiger,' while the alliance emphasized converting economic resources into military capabilities through multinational deals with companies like Saab and Airbus.

NATO unveiled billions in defense projects, including new surveillance aircraft and drones, to demonstrate military capabilities to President Trump, who has criticized the alliance as a 'paper tiger.' The deals involve multinational collaborations and EU-backed loans, with Sweden's Saab supplying surveillance planes and Airbus providing refueling and transport aircraft.

Chile is seeking new military cargo planes to replace its C-130 Hercules fleet, with Embraer’s KC-390 competing against Airbus’s A400M. The procurement process involves multiple rivals as Santiago evaluates replacements for its existing aircraft.

Qantas unveiled a specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR for 'Project Sunrise' to enable 22-hour nonstop flights between Sydney and London. The aircraft features luxury cabins, a wellness zone, and advanced fuel systems, with flights expected to start in 2027. Delays due to supply chain issues and engine defects pushed the project five years behind schedule.

China Eastern is purchasing Airbus widebody jets in a $9.35 billion deal to expand intercontinental routes from Pudong Airport starting in 2029.

China Eastern Airlines has ordered 25 A330neo widebody jets from Airbus, marking the planemaker’s first major long-haul order from a Chinese carrier since last year. The deal, with a list price of about $9.35 billion, includes a substantial price discount, and the nation continues to favor Airbus as a European manufacturer.

The EU has extended the suspension of retaliatory tariffs against the US in the Airbus-Boeing trade dispute to avoid escalating the transatlantische Handelskrieg. The decision follows ongoing negotiations between Washington and Brussels over the duration of the new suspension, with a 2021 truce set to expire on July 11.

The EU has prolonged the suspension of retaliatory tariffs against the US in the Airbus-Boeing dispute to avoid reigniting a trade war. The truce, part of a 2021 agreement with the Biden administration, was set to expire on July 11, but negotiations for its new duration are ongoing.

The European Union’s chief aviation regulator has ordered inspections of 16 Airbus A380 jets after cracks were found in a key wing component on some aircraft.

Airbus A380 aircraft are being inspected for potential wing cracks. The issue was identified in the aircraft's wing structure.

Airbus will inspect 16 A380 planes, five immediately, after cracks were discovered in a key wing component on aircraft operated by Emirates and Qantas. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency ordered urgent inspections of the wing-spar structure following routine maintenance checks that revealed the cracks.

Airbus will inspect 16 A380 aircraft, with five inspections starting immediately, following the discovery of cracks in wing components used by Emirates and Qantas. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) mandated urgent checks on the wing-spar structure after cracks were identified during routine maintenance.

The Guardian editorial criticizes the abandonment of a Franco-German fighter jet project as a setback for European strategic autonomy. The project, initiated in 2017 by Macron and Merkel, failed due to disagreements between Dassault and Airbus. The article emphasizes the need for better coordination among European defense industries amid rising Russian threats and an unreliable U.S. under Trump.

The Berlin airshow highlighted 'wingman' drones, AI-powered collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) designed to accompany fighter jets. European and U.S. defense companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Helsing, and General Atomics, are developing these drones for enhanced sensor, jamming, and weapon capabilities. Germany and France are refocusing their Future Combat Air System program on drone systems and data networks after shelving a joint fighter jet project.

German and Spanish companies involved in the defunct Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program are urging their governments to maintain funding for sixth-generation fighter jet expertise. The companies, including Airbus and Indra, argue that a funding lapse would cause irreversible expertise loss and advocate for multinational collaboration, potentially aligning with programs like the British-Italian-Japanese Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

A German consortium led by Airbus and seven other companies aims to build a next-generation fighter jet following the collapse of the Franco-German FCAS project. The alliance, named 'Team Gen 6,' includes firms like MBDA and Hensoldt, and plans to present its proposal to Germany's defense minister, emphasizing European cooperation and technological expertise.

Germany is considering joining the Italo-Japanese-UK GCAP fighter program, but Leonardo CEO Lorenzo Mariani warned that adding a new member could delay the 2035 target for the jet's first flight. The announcement follows the collapse of the French-German FCAS program, with Germany now evaluating options including purchasing F-35s, joining existing programs, or launching a new fighter project led by Germany and Airbus.

France and Germany have ended their joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program due to disagreements over work division, patent rights, and differing requirements. The UK-Italy-Japan Tempest project is now the main contender for next-gen fighter development, though it faces delays from UK defense spending uncertainty.

Boeing delivered 60 jets in May after resolving a 737 Max wiring issue. The deliveries included 51 737 Max jets, a post-strike high, but trailed Airbus's 81 deliveries for the same month.

Germany's defense leaders are reconsidering options for next-generation fighter jets following the collapse of the French-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Defense Minister Boris Pistorius outlined three paths: purchasing additional F-35 jets from the U.S., joining an international sixth-generation fighter program like the Global Combat Air Programme, or launching a domestically led program with Airbus. The FCAS failure was attributed to unresolved disputes over intellectual property and military requirements between French and German companies.

France and Germany have abandoned their joint next-generation fighter jet project due to disputes between Dassault Aviation and Airbus. They will continue collaborating on other elements of the FCAS system and pursue alternative defense cooperation projects.

Airbus plans a German-led alliance to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet for Europe. The initiative involves a group of eight companies aiming to replace a doomed fighter jet project.

Germany and France have agreed to cancel their €100-billion Future Combat Air System (FCAS) joint fighter jet project after months of disputes over specifications, control, and requirements. The project, launched in 2017 by Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel, involved German aerospace group Airbus and French company Dassault Aviation, with disagreements over the core fighter jet and nuclear-capable capabilities preventing resolution.

Airbus has unveiled the U145 autonomous helicopter drone designed for cargo supply operations. The drone is also intended for military roles including armed scouting, surveillance, crewed-uncrewed teaming, and serving as a mothership for air launched effects.

China's civil aviation fleet is ageing faster than replacements are being made, increasing airline costs. Orders for the domestically produced C919 jet could help address this issue, according to an IATA official.

Air Canada is investing in an Airbus A321XLR aircraft to explore new routes. The aircraft was previewed in the Montreal region.

China’s domestically made C909 regional jet, which struggles against Airbus and Boeing, is rapidly being deployed in Xinjiang, with 30 aircraft operating on over 120 routes since June 2023.

Families of the victims of the 2009 Rio-Paris crash are urging French President Macron to block Airbus and Air France's appeal in a legal case. Danièle Lamy, president of the AF 447 Mutual Aid and Solidarity association, attended a court hearing in Paris on May 21, 2026.

China is delaying regulatory approvals for Airbus aircraft deliveries, potentially impacting the company's operations and customer timelines. The holdup may stem from bureaucratic or geopolitical factors, though specific reasons remain unclear.

American Airlines will install SpaceX's Starlink internet service on over 500 Airbus narrowbody aircraft starting early next year. The retrofit excludes Boeing widebody planes, and Starlink's low Earth orbit satellites offer reduced latency and global coverage compared to existing satellite Wi-Fi.

American Airlines announced plans to install SpaceX's Starlink on over 500 Airbus aircraft, marking a significant contract win for SpaceX ahead of its IPO.

Air France and Airbus were found guilty of manslaughter in the 2009 crash of Air France Flight 447, which killed 228 people. The court ruled that the companies failed to maintain proper safety protocols, leading to the disaster. The verdict highlights accountability for systemic negligence in aviation safety.

Italy has canceled its order for Boeing Pegasus tankers and will instead procure Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft, marking a significant shift in defense procurement aligned with NATO.