Aerospace News – Late January 2026
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Bristol Airport and Ultima Forma have announced the successful development of a pioneering liquid hydrogen (LH₂) refuelling project, designed to support emerging zero carbon emissions aircraft.
The project, funded through Bristol Airport’s ACT (Aviation Carbon Transition) Programme, represents a significant step towards decarbonising regional air travel.
The project delivers a first-of-its-kind technical report showing how a LH₂ refuelling system tailored to meet the demands of Bristol Airport’s operations could be built and operated.
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Rolls-Royce has confirmed an order from Delta Air Lines covering 30 Trent XWB-84 EP engines and 32 Trent 7000 engines.
The engines will power 15 Airbus A350-900 and 16 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft and will be supported under Rolls-Royce’s TotalCare service agreement, which covers engine maintenance and health monitoring across the fleet.
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Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 latest generation Airbus aircraft including 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s.
Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown to 55 A330neo and 79 A350s.
Ed Bastian, CEO of US carrier Delta, said: “As we grow our international footprint and prepare our fleet to serve expanded long-haul markets, these aircraft will enhance our capabilities and elevate our premium offerings.
“We value our long-standing partnership with Airbus, and with these widebody aircraft we will see additional operational efficiencies and long-term cost benefits in the years to come.”
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