The thin, light iPhone Air sold so poorly that Apple has decided to delay the launch of the next-generation iPhone Air that was scheduled to come out alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, reports The Information . Apple initially planned to release a new iPhone Air in fall 2026, but now that's not going to happen.
Ars says no bendgate with the Air. Different design. Thin part is just battery and reinforced housing.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/iphone-air-teardown-reveals-a-phone-thats-more-durable-repairable-than-expected/