European airframer handed over 181 commercial aircraft in the first four months of 2026, with A330 and A350 deliveries rising year-on-year

Five firm A320neo orders set to replace ageing jets, with expansion dependent on additional options

Airbus deliveries to push Portuguese carrier fleet above 100 aircraft once EU-imposed cap expires

Deal follows a series of large Airbus orders by Chinese airlines and comes as C919 production faces constraints

US manufacturer benefits from freighter output while Airbus leads monthly figures

Order activity led by A321neo drives backlog increase despite cancellations

Aircraft previously operated by SWISS, set to enter service to Larnaca on April 4

Latest agreement adds to wave of Chinese orders as Airbus expands presence and local rival C919 struggles to scale

Dispute exposes risks to A320neo and A220 output targets as supply constraints persist

Lessor expands narrowbody backlog amid prolonged delivery constraints