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Qantas has ordered 20 more Airbus A321XLR aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal program, bringing its total order for the type to 48.

Air France-KLM’s 46th Airbus A220 arrived in Paris on Monday after a flight powered in part by sustainable aviation fuel, commonly known as SAF.

Austrian Airlines plans to phase out its Embraer E195 aircraft as part of a broader effort to reorganize and simplify its fleet.

Swiss International Air Lines’ first Airbus A350-900 will enter long-haul service early next year on a route between Zurich and Boston.

Somali Airlines was originally founded in 1964, with the help of the former Italian flag carrier Alitalia, having closer ties to the European nation.

American Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, but the aircraft will remain in Europe for the time being due to a shortage of seats.

Officials from the two companies marked the handover with a ceremony at Airbus’ facility in Hamburg, Germany, earlier this week.

The company currently has 145 A320neo-family aircraft in its delivered fleet, and commitments for a further 358, including this week’s order.

LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines are equipped with the LRD to reduce structural loads during high fan unbalance events, the agency said.

Greek flag carrier Aegean Airlines has placed an order for two new Airbus A321XLRs, which it plans to use on long-haul flights to India.