Space
Airbus Ships First Batch of Next-Gen OneWeb Satellites
Airbus has shipped the first 32 next-generation OneWeb satellites to Eutelsat, marking the start of a 669-unit fleet replacement program.
October 7, 2026, 12:24 PM·iXBT
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ESA Evaluates Future Orbital Station Concepts
ESA has commissioned two nine-month studies to evaluate the feasibility of building a European orbital station to succeed the International Space Station.
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KLM Expands Long-Haul Fleet With First Airbus A350-900
KLM has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, marking a shift in its long-haul fleet strategy as part of a €7 billion renewal program.
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Asman Airlines Considers Chinese COMAC Jets for Fleet Expansion
Kyrgyzstan's national carrier, Asman Airlines, is evaluating the potential purchase of COMAC C909 and C919 jets as it seeks to expand its fleet and route network.
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ESA Commissions Feasibility Studies for European Space Station
ESA has commissioned Airbus and OHB to conduct feasibility studies for a European-led space station, with development costs capped at €1 billion per three-year period.
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Airbus A350F Freighter Completes Maiden Flight
Airbus has completed the first test flight of the A350F freighter, which has already secured 115 orders and holds a 59% share of the large cargo aircraft market.
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Airbus A350F Cargo Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight
The Airbus A350F cargo aircraft has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking the start of a certification program for the new freighter.
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Airbus Prepares for A350F Maiden Flight
Airbus has set the maiden flight of the A350F freighter for September 29, 2026, as the company works to fulfill 107 firm orders despite a two-year delay in the development program.
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Pratt & Whitney Deploys New GTF Advantage Engine on Airbus A321XLR
Pratt & Whitney has launched the GTF Advantage engine on the Airbus A321XLR, delivering increased thrust and double the service interval for United Airlines.
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Airbus Deploys Steam Deck for Mars Rover Testing
Airbus engineers are using the Valve Steam Deck to manually control a prototype of the ExoMars rover during ground-based testing.
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Airbus Deploys Steam Deck for Mars Rover Testing
Airbus is using Valve's Steam Deck handheld to control the Rosalind Franklin rover prototype during ground testing ahead of its 2030 Mars mission.
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Airbus Deploys Steam Deck to Pilot Mars Rover Prototype
Airbus engineers are using the Valve Steam Deck to control a prototype of the ExoMars rover during development and testing in the UK.
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Airbus Deploys Steam Deck for Mars Rover Testing
Airbus engineers are using Valve's Steam Deck as a portable control interface to test ExoMars rover prototypes during ground development phases.
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Vietjet to Integrate Starlink Connectivity Across Its Fleet
Vietjet Airlines will equip 120 of its aircraft with Starlink satellite internet following a $9.5 million investment increase.
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Aviation Industry Turns to Cannibalizing New Aircraft for Spare Parts
TARMAC Aerosave will dismantle over ten modern Airbus and Boeing jets by late 2026 to supply the high-demand aviation parts market.
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Emirates to Retire Airbus A380 Fleet by 2040
Emirates plans to retire its fleet of 116 Airbus A380 aircraft by 2040, replacing them with Boeing 777X jets starting in 2027.
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Airbus Expands Production Capacity in China
Airbus has delivered the first A320neo assembled at its second production line in Tianjin, China, as part of a global effort to reach 75 aircraft per month by 2027.
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Qantas Accelerates Retirement of Airbus A380 Fleet
Australian carrier Qantas will retire its Airbus A380 fleet four years ahead of schedule to cut fuel costs and improve operational efficiency.
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Vietnam Airlines and Vietravel Plan Major Airbus Fleet Expansion
Vietnamese carriers have signed preliminary agreements to acquire 55 Airbus aircraft, marking a significant fleet expansion for the region's aviation sector.
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Lufthansa Tests Shark-Skin Film to Boost Aircraft Efficiency
Lufthansa Technik is finalizing certification for its shark-skin-inspired AeroSHARK coating on Airbus A330 aircraft to improve fuel efficiency.
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