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Airbus Delivers First Special Operations NH90 Standard 2 Helicopter to France：Airbus Helicopters officially delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 military helicopter to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) at Marignane on July 30, 2026. The DGA transferred the specialized rotorcraft to French Army Light Aviation (ALAT) on the same day, launching the operational deployment of this new special forces variant for the French armed forces. Airbus Delivers First Special

High-Altitude COMAC C919-600 Variant Completes Maiden Test Flight：The high-altitude variant of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) C919, known as the C919-600, has completed its maiden flight. The compact aircraft variant is engineered specifically to operate on routes serving high-plateau airports. High-Altitude COMAC C919-600 Variant

Boeing Submits Four-Year Contract Offer Endorsed by SPEEA Union Negotiators：Boeing has submitted a new four-year contract offer to the labor union representing approximately 17,000 company staff members. The bargaining group encompasses 13,000 engineers and scientists, as well as around 4,000 technical workers. The submission of this new four-year proposal marks a significant development in the collective bargaining negotiations between the aircraft manufacturer and its technical workforce. Boeing Submits Four-Year Contract

Turkey KAAN Fighter Prototype P1 Completes First Taxi Test：Turkish Aerospace released video footage on July 31, 2026, showing the KAAN P1 fighter prototype completing its first taxi test at the company facility in Ankara. During the low-speed test, the prototype moved under its own power on the runway, representing a key milestone in ground testing for the aircraft program. Turkey KAAN Fighter Prototype P1

Lufthansa Technik Tests Next-Gen AeroSHARK Film on Short-Haul Airbus A319：Lufthansa Technik has officially commenced testing of a next-generation AeroSHARK fuel-saving surface technology on a short-haul commercial aircraft, marking the initial trial of the material outside of long-haul operations. The flight testing is being conducted on an Airbus A319 operated by Lufthansa City Airlines, registered under tail number D-ABGK, which operates regular flights on the domestic route between Munich and Hamburg. The testing period is scheduled to run through February 2027. Lufthansa Technik Tests Next-Gen

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KLM Shows Off First Fully Painted Airbus A350-900 Aircraft：Dutch flag carrier KLM has showcased its very first fully painted Airbus A350-900 aircraft across recent online updates, giving observers a clear view of the new long-haul jet. KLM Shows Off First Fully Painted