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Paris Air Show: IAG orders 14 A321XLR

International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected the A321XLR to expand its fleet of highly efficient single aisles with a firm order made at the Paris Air Show for 14 aircraft.

Of these, eight are destined for Iberia and six for Aer Lingus.
 
IAG, the parent company of leading airlines also including British Airways, Level and Vueling, is one of Airbus’s largest customers and this agreement will take the overall order from the group to 530 aircraft. IAG airlines combined operate one of the world’s largest Airbus fleets with over 400 aircraft.

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The aircraft will enable Aer Lingus to launch new routes beyond the US East Coast and Canada. For Iberia, this is a new aircraft type that will enable it to operate new transatlantic destinations and increase frequencies in key markets.
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The A321XLR is the next evolutionary step from the A321LR which responds to market needs for even more range and payload,

 

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Smiths Detection's IONSCAN 600 achieves ECAC/EU G1 approval

20 November 2025

Smiths Detection today announced that its IONSCAN 600 explosives trace detector (ETD) has achieved ECAC/EU G1 approval, ensuring that all ECAC-approved units equipped with the new Control Parameter (CP) set are fully compliant with the latest G1 standards for passengers/cargo.

APM survey finds AI driving UK manufacturers

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APM survey finds AI driving UK manufacturers' productivity

20 November 2025

UK manufacturers using Artificial Intelligence (AI) are seeing tangible benefits, including a positive impact on productivity and increases in profitability, according to new research.

Emirates to perform engine MRO on its A380s

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Emirates to perform engine MRO on its A380s

20 November 2025

Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Emirates and Rolls-Royce today at the Dubai Airshow 2025, Emirates will perform Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for the Trent 900 engines powering its own A380 fleet from 2027.

IATA and industry partners call for climate action at COP30

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IATA and industry partners call for climate action at COP30

19 November 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the leadership of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and accelerate coordinated climate action ...

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NATS and Indra partner to advance airport ATM

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NATS and Indra partner to advance airport ATM

19 November 2025

NATS and Indra Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow 2025, to establish a new Joint Venture aimed at redefining airport tower operations worldwide.

Emirates orders eight A350-900s at Dubai Airshow

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Emirates orders eight A350-900s at Dubai Airshow

19 November 2025

Emirates today announced an order for eight additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft - powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB84 engines - at the Dubai Airshow 2025, worth US$3.4 billion.

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