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Vietnam Airlines to request bids for 50 narrowbody jets next year

Vietnam Airlines plans to solicit proposals for 50 narrowbody jets, maintaining options with Boeing, Airbus, and possibly COMAC's C919 to expand its fleet by 2035.

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Airbus nears deal on funding, payment terms with Spirit Aero, source says

Airbus is set to finalize a funding agreement with Spirit Aerosystems, which is also negotiating advances from customers, including a recent deal with Boeing.

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Zhuhai air show opens with orders for COMAC and a glimpse of a future spaceplane

China's Zhuhai air show featured COMAC's C929 jet announcement, debut of J-35A fighter, and AVIC's uncrewed spaceplane model, highlighting the nation's aerospace advancements.

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Airbus defends free trade amid growing tariff jitters

Airbus defends free trade amidst economic tensions, emphasizing partnerships in China and facing potential delays in new assembly lines and aircraft deliveries due to tariffs and trade disputes.

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Exclusive-Boeing, Airbus to share Taiwan's China Airlines passenger jet order, sources say

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Airbus picks successor for jetmaking arm, CEO stays on

Airbus announces a leadership change with MTU's Lars Wagner replacing Christian Scherer as chief of planemaking in 2026, while addressing profit increases and supply chain challenges.

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Airbus seen at risk of reaching its full-year guide of 770 deliveries

Airbus faces risks of missing its 2023 delivery target of 770 aircraft due to supply chain challenges, necessitating over 270 deliveries in Q4 to meet its revised forecast of 750.

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Slow Airbus deliveries raise fresh questions over annual target

Airbus faces delivery challenges, lowering its target and expressing concerns over production issues, specifically with engine shortages and internal pressures amid a need for cash conservation.

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Airbus posts lower deliveries, wins bumper order from private customer

Airbus deliveries fell in August to 47, impacting annual targets. Despite challenges, they secured 46 new orders, including significant private customer purchases, totaling 432 orders year-to-date.

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Europe regulator orders checks on Airbus A350-1000 engines

EASA ordered inspections on Airbus A350-1000 engines after a fire incident in a Cathay Pacific flight, emphasizing safety measures to prevent future occurrences.