Airbus Delivers 700th Aircraft from its Tianjin Assembly Line
Airbus delivered its 700th China-assembled A320 family aircraft from its Tianjin plant, highlighting its deepening industrial footprint in a key market.
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Airbus delivered its 700th China-assembled A320 family aircraft from its Tianjin plant, highlighting its deepening industrial footprint in a key market.
Airbus targets a record 870 aircraft deliveries for 2026 but faces production constraints due to ongoing engine shortages from supplier Pratt & Whitney.
Airbus has delayed its A320neo production target to 70-75 aircraft per month by late 2027, citing ongoing engine shortages from Pratt & Whitney.
Airbus projects 870 aircraft deliveries for 2026, widening its production gap over Boeing, which anticipates a modest 10% increase from its 600 units in 2025.
Airbus targets a record 870 aircraft deliveries in 2026, building on a strong 2025 financial performance with €73.4 billion in revenue.
Airbus targets around 870 aircraft deliveries in 2026, a modest increase from 2025, as ongoing supply chain issues continue to constrain production rates.
Boeing delivered 46 aircraft in January 2026, ramping up 737 MAX production as China's Comac C919 targets entry into the key African market.
Airbus maintained its lead as the world's largest planemaker with 793 deliveries in 2025, while Boeing showed a resurgence by securing 1,173 net orders.
Airbus reached a major milestone in its Star Jet program; the achievement boosts fuel efficiency and delivery reliability to widen the gap over Boeing.
The FAA finalized a rule requiring 25-hour cockpit voice recorders on new aircraft; the move helps investigators solve complex aviation safety incidents.
Former Boeing quality manager John Barnett, who raised safety concerns about the 787 Dreamliner, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted wound while giving deposition.
The FAA finalized a rule on February 2, 2026, mandating 25-hour cockpit voice recorders (CVR) on all newly manufactured aircraft to prevent data loss in investigations.
The US signed 11 new critical minerals agreements and mobilized over $30 billion to build resilient supply chains, directly impacting aerospace manufacturing and advanced jet engine production.
The FAA finalized a rule requiring newly manufactured aircraft to have 25-hour cockpit voice recorders, aligning US standards with ICAO and EASA for better accident investigations.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed the 2026-27 Union Budget prioritizes the civil aviation sector, setting a clear roadmap for a domestic aircraft manufacturing ecosystem.
Former President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft sold in the US, raising significant concerns about the bilateral aerospace supply chain and trade relations.
Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an MoU to develop India's regional transport aircraft ecosystem, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
Brazil's Embraer and Adani Group signed an MoU to explore manufacturing regional aircraft in India, signaling a major push for Indian aerospace production.
Boeing reported its first quarterly net profit in over three years, driven by a $9.6 billion asset sale and the easing of FAA 737 MAX production caps.
Adani Aerospace & Defence and Brazil's Embraer signed an MoU to explore assembling regional commercial aircraft in India, boosting the nation's manufacturing sector.