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Philippine Airlines goes with Airbus S. Fleet Performance+ suite

Marga Manlapig Nov 15, 2024

Philippine Airlines and its subsidiary PAL Express selected Airbus’ S. Fleet Performance + (S.FP+) suite to support predictive maintenance and health monitoring across their entire Airbus…

Air

Air Astana completes first 12-year C-check

Marga Manlapig Nov 8, 2024

Air Astana announced that it is now the first Kazakh carrier to carry out a heavy maintenance 12-Year C-check

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AirAsia, SEGA, and ATLUS team up for new leg of The Colour of Connection campaign

Marga Manlapig Oct 11, 2024

AirAsia announced that it is collaborating with global gaming powerhouse SEGA and its affiliate ATLUS to bring two iconic gaming franchises to life.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Cebu Pacific orders 70 Airbus A321neos

Marga Manlapig Oct 2, 2024

Cebu Pacific placed a firm order with Airbus for 70 A321neo, finalising a memorandum of understanding previously announced in July.

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific receives its 11th aircraft for 2024

Marga Manlapig Oct 1, 2024

Cebu Pacific received its 11th aircraft for this year in line with its ongoing commitment to expand its network and provide accessible air travel for Filipinos.

Air

Avolon agrees to lease five A330neos to South Korea’s T’way Air

Marga Manlapig Sep 26, 2024

Aviation finance firm Avolon recently agreed to lease five Airbus A330neos to South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air.

Air

Air Astana launches non-stop route between Almaty and London

Marga Manlapig Sep 25, 2024

Beginning 4 October, Air Astana plans to resume non-stop flights on the Almaty to London route, operating with the Airbus A321LR.

Reports

Asia-Pacific’s aircraft services market to double over next 20 years

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2024

The commercial aircraft services market in the Asia-Pacific region will more than double in value to US$129 billion from US$52 billion today, by 2043 according to Airbus’ latest Global…

Air

AirAsia and Airbus to push for more research into aviation sustainability

Marga Manlapig Sep 24, 2024

The sustainability divisions of AirAsia and Airbus recently signed a new memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research regarding the decentralised production of Sustainable Aviation…

Air

Air Astana expands fleet with new Airbus A320neo

Marga Manlapig Aug 16, 2024

Kazhakstan’s Air Astana group recently took delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bringing its fleet up to 56 aircraft.

Asia

Drukair expands fleet with Airbus A320neo and A321XLR units

Marga Manlapig Aug 15, 2024

Drukair - Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for three A320neo and two A321XLR aircraft as…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific inks major purchase with Airbus

Marga Manlapig Jul 30, 2024

Cebu Pacific has signed an understanding with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney for the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history

Airlines and Aviation

Saudia Group orders 100 + new Airbus jets

Kanchan Nath Jul 29, 2024

Saudi Arabia's national airline ordered more than 100 new Airbus jets, a reflection of the kingdom's ambitious drive to lure more tourists.

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines augments fleet with Airbus A320neo

Marga Manlapig Jul 9, 2024

Vietnam Airlines received the first of three new Airbus A320neos, expanding its fleet in time for the height of summer travel.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates, IATA and Airbus launch an enhanced A350 type rating conversion course for pilots

Kanchan Nath Jun 8, 2024

Emirates, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus have joined forces to deliver an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme for the A350 type…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus secures THAI A320 cabin retrofit deal

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2024

Airbus has reached an agreement with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) to retrofit its fleet of 20 A320ceo aircraft with reclining business class seats, marking the…

Airlines and Aviation

Saudia Group and Airbus sign the largest aircraft deal in Saudi Aviation

Kanchan Nath May 22, 2024

Saudia Group announced the largest aircraft deal in Saudi aviation history with Airbus during the first day of the Future Aviation Forum 2024 held at the King Abdulaziz International…

Airlines and Aviation

India’s IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft

Kanchan Nath May 20, 2024

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations.

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines, Airbus and Rolls-Royce to strengthen partnership

Kanchan Nath May 3, 2024

Celebrating the historic order for 150 A321neo and 80 A350 Family aircraft placed in December 2023, Türkiye’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines, Airbus and Rolls-Royce came together at Turkish…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus outperforms Boeing in APAC commercial aircraft market: GlobalData

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2024

With a strong order book from airline operators and leasing companies based in India, China, and Singapore during 2020–2024, Airbus has fortified its position in the Asia-Pacific (APAC)…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to sign contract with Airbus for A350s

Kanchan Nath Mar 25, 2024

Korean Air will sign a contract with Airbus for the procurement of 33 state-of-the-art A350 family aircraft. The deal, which includes 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s, is valued at USD 13.7…

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Vietjet Places Order for Twenty A330neo Widebody Aircraft

Joe Cusmano Feb 28, 2024 0

In a significant move that marks a new era in aviation, Vietjet Air has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to acquire 20 The post Vietjet Places Order for Twenty A330neo…

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Vietjet orders 20 A330neo Widebodies from Airbus at Singapore Airshow  

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2024

Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier, and Airbus today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the order of 20 A330neo (A330-900) widebodies.

Airlines and Aviation

Delta Air Lines orders 20 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2024

Delta Air Lines has chosen Airbus to meet its needs for modern  efficient widebodies having placed a first order for 20 A350-1000 aircraft. The A350-1000 will  be a new aircraft type in…

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Delta Places Order for 20 A350-1000 Planes

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Delta will use its fuel-efficient aircraft to provide world-class customer experience on long-haul routes and international hubs. The post Delta Places Order for 20 A350-1000 Planes first…

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Airbus Reports Strong Sales and a Backlog of Orders for 2023

Joe Cusmano Jan 14, 2024 0

Airbus has surpassed Boeing with a great year, delivering 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers globally in 2023 while registering 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 nett) and an 8,598 aircraft…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet adds 102nd aircraft to its modern fleet

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2024

VietJet the Vietnamese new age carrier added its 102nd  aircraft - A321neo ACF 240 to its modern fleet that landed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City.

Airlines and Aviation

Japan Airlines takes delivery of its first A350-1000 

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2023

Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350-1000  from Airbus’ delivery centre in Toulouse, France. The A350-1000 is set to become the airline’s new international aircraft,…

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines orders 60 additional A321neo aircraft

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2023

United Airlines has placed an order for 60 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft, supporting the airline's “United Next” initiative to integrate new aircraft into its fleet and standardizing…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Group orders 32 A320neo Family aircraft 

Kanchan Nath Oct 28, 2023

Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has announced the purchase of an  additional 32 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet.

Airlines and Aviation

THEOS-2 Airbus-built satellite for Thailand successfully launched

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2023

The Airbus-built THEOS-2 Earth observation satellite has been successfully launched on a Vega rocket from Kourou, Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana.

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus becomes member of “ACT FOR SKY” in Japan

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2023

Airbus has become a member of Japan’s “ACT FOR SKY,” a voluntary organisation that works to commercialise, promote, and expand the use of locally-produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Appointments

Airbus nominates Christian Scherer to become new Commercial Aircraft business CEO

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2023

Airbus SE is announcing a  leadership evolution in the Executive Committee, establishing a dedicated head at the helm  of the Commercial Aircraft business.

Airlines and Aviation

Avalon finalises order with Airbus for 20 A330neo aircraft 

Kanchan Nath Sep 7, 2023

Avolon has signed a binding agreement for its order of 20 new A330neo aircraft from Airbus. The order firms up a memorandum of understanding signed at the Paris Airshow in June.

Airlines and Aviation

In partnership with Airbus, Satys opens a new facility dedicated to satellite painting

Kanchan Nath Jul 6, 2023

A world leader in aircraft painting, Toulouse-based Satys Aerospace is now extending  its activities into the space sector.

Eturbo News

Hong Kong Airlines Adds More A330-300 Jets to Expedite Recovery

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eTurboNews: With more A330s, the carrier will upgrade its operations to Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Bangkok, Taipei, and Shanghai. Read more: Hong Kong Airlines Adds More A330-300 Jets…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus progresses on target to recruit over 13,000 employees in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jun 27, 2023

Airbus is calling on aerospace enthusiasts to join a growing sector as it looks to recruit more than 13,000 people across the globe in 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

Air India firms up orders for 470 Airbus and Boeing Aircraft

Kanchan Nath Jun 23, 2023

Air India, a Tata Group-owned global airline, signed purchase agreements to acquire 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, going one step further in its $70 billion (based on list prices)…

Airlines and Aviation

India’s IndiGo places record order for 500 A320 Family aircraft

Kanchan Nath Jun 22, 2023

IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has placed a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of…

Eturbo News

Air India Orders 250 Airbus Aircraft

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eTurboNews: Air India will also be counting on Airbus to help ensure highest level of fleet availability with Integrated Materials Solutions from Satair. Read more: Air India Orders 250…

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Latest generation A220 arrives in Thailand

Kanchan Nath Jun 1, 2023

The latest generation A220 passenger aircraft has arrived in Thailand as part of a demonstration tour of South East Asia.

Eturbo News

Italy’s ITA Airways Receives its First Airbus A330neo

Harry Johnson May 26, 2023 0

eTurboNews: By selecting A330neos, Italy's national carrier, ITA Airways, is further consolidating its strategy of being an all Airbus operator Read more: Italy’s ITA Airways Receives its…

Global

Icelandair and Airbus sign MOU for the purchase of upto 25 Airbus A321XLR aircraft

Kanchan Nath Apr 12, 2023

Icelandair and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of 13 Airbus A321XLR aircraft with purchase rights for additional 12 aircraft.

Airlines and Aviation

HK Express receives first A321neo

Kanchan Nath Mar 31, 2023

Airbus has announced the successful delivery of its first Airbus A321neo to the low-cost carrier HK Express, a member of Cathay Pacific Group based in Hong Kong.

Eturbo News

Lufthansa: New A380 Superjumbo Flights to Boston and New York

Harry Johnson Mar 22, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Due to significant increase in demand for airline tickets and delayed delivery of aircraft, Lufthansa had decided to reactivate Airbus A380 Full article: Lufthansa: New…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus to recruit engineering, IT talent at Aero India 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

Airbus will host a public ‘meet-and-greet’ event aimed at recruiting engineering and information technology (IT) talent at the Aero India air show in Bengaluru on 16 and 17 February, 2023. 

Recruitment

Airbus to recruit new talent

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

To support its commercial aircraft ramp-up, meet challenges in defence, space and helicopters, Airbus intends to recruit more than 13,000 people globally in 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

44,500 new aircraft worth USD2.7 trillion to be delivered over next two decades

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023

The new Cirium Fleet Forecast reveals demand for approximately 44,500 new aircraft globally over the next two decades, worth USD2.9 trillion. 

Eturbo News

Aviation jobs need to be filled this year

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by: editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News “In 2022 we welcomed more than 13,000 new employees within Team Airbus around the world, in a complex…

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Airbus’ High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) connectivity business becomes AALTO HAPS

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2023

Airbus’ record-breaking High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) connectivity business has become AALTO HAPS (AALTO) ahead of an entry into service by the end of 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

Locatory.com: Aircraft part market is expected to continue growing in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

The aviation industry has been experiencing challenge after challenge over the last couple of years. And yet it was able to show resilience in the face of adversity.

Global

BLADE India expands its intra-city helicopter services in Bengaluru 

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2023

FlyBlade India (“BLADE India”), a joint venture between Hunch Ventures and BLADE Air Mobility, Inc. will be connecting Bangalore International Airport to Hosur Aerodrome as part of its…

Eturbo News

Philippine Airlines returns to Perth

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Philippine Airlines continues to rebuild flights back to Australia by adding Perth as the fourth destination to the country. Beginning next summer in 2023, the carrier will commence flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air takes delivery of first A321neo

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2022

Korean Air has taken delivery of its first A321neo, becoming a new operator of the best-selling A320 Family. Korean Air’s A321neo features the new Airbus Airspace cabin, bringing premium…

Eturbo News

Airbus reveals hydrogen-powered zero-emission engine

Harry Johnson Dec 1, 2022 0

Airbus has revealed that it is developing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine. The propulsion system is being considered as one of the potential solutions to equip its zero-emission aircraft…

Eturbo News

Air Astana signs agreement on lease of three more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Harry Johnson Nov 11, 2022 0

Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The leased aircraft are scheduled to begin arriving from…

Eturbo News

Sustainable aviation fuel touching all airline sectors

editor Nov 10, 2022 0

October 24 will go down in Azores Airlines’ history as the beginning of a new era, the date of its first-ever flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This milestone is even…

Airlines and Aviation

Will supersonic aircrafts be the ‘speed savior’ game-changers?

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

As American Airlines becomes the third major carrier to place an order for Boom Supersonic’s new Overture jets, Jim Scott, co-founder at aircraft component supply specialist Artemis…

Eturbo News

easyJet to upgrade its Airbus A320 fleet with DPO

Harry Johnson Sep 26, 2022 0

easyJet is to upgrade its A320 Family fleet with Airbus’ “Descent Profile Optimization” (DPO) – a fuel-saving enhancement to the aircraft’s on-board Flight Management System (FMS)…

Eturbo News

Xiamen Airlines switches to Airbus A320neo

Harry Johnson Sep 22, 2022 0

Xiamen Airlines has placed a firm order for 40 A320neo Family aircraft switching to Airbus for its fleet growth, making the airline the newest Airbus customer. The agreement was announced by…

Eturbo News

Airbus tests loading system on Beluga

Harry Johnson Sep 21, 2022

Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Airbus Beluga A300-600ST aircraft. The capability was successfully tested during a…

Eturbo News

Qatar Airways Doha to Perth flight on Airbus A380 now

Harry Johnson Sep 15, 2022

Previously operated by the Boeing B777-300ER, passengers will now have a chance to journey on board the Airbus A380 Qatar Airways Doha to Perth flight on Airbus A380 now

Eturbo News

Airbus CFO to leave the Company in March 2023

Harry Johnson Aug 31, 2022

Dominik Asam is leaving CFO position in Airbus to pursue a new opportunity as Chief Financial Officer of SAP Airbus CFO to leave the Company in March 2023

Eturbo News

easyJet confirms order for 56 Airbus A320neo planes

Harry Johnson Jul 20, 2022

The new aircraft are significantly quieter, with half the noise footprint of the older aircraft they are replacing easyJet confirms order for 56 Airbus A320neo planes

Eturbo News

How many planes will be built over the next 10 years: Incredible!

Linda S. Hohnholz Jul 20, 2022

Between the years 2022 to 2031, the US dollar value of airplane production will be a staggering $2.94 trillion. How many jets is that? How many planes will be built over the next 10 years:…

Eturbo News

Delta Air Lines ups Airbus A220 order to 107 aircraft

Harry Johnson Jul 19, 2022

Delta Air Lines' total firm order for Airbus A220 jets is now 107 aircraft - 45 A220-100s and 62 A220-300s Delta Air Lines ups Airbus A220 order to 107 aircraft

Eturbo News

New Airbus A321XLR jet takes off for the first time

Harry Johnson Jun 15, 2022

Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test…

Eturbo News

Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York

Juergen T Steinmetz May 2, 2022

Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York - Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A350-1000s, 20 A220s, and 20 A321XLRs. The news was…

Eturbo News

Sustainability themed Turkish Airlines aircraft takes to the skies

Harry Johnson Apr 28, 2022

Sustainability themed Turkish Airlines aircraft takes to the skies - Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines introduced a special design element adorned with…

Air

Airbus Seeks $220 Million From Qatar Airways

Joe Cusmano Mar 10, 2022

Airbus has asked the UK High Court for $220 million in damages from Qatar Airways after the airline rejected two Airbus A350 aircraft.

Air

Airbus Aims 720 Deliveries In 2022 Despite Pandemic Challenges

Joe Cusmano Mar 3, 2022

In 2022, Airbus intends to deliver 720 commercial planes, up from the 611 planes it delivered in 2021.

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus Cancels Qatar Airways Order For 2 A350 As Dispute Deepens

Joe Cusmano Feb 17, 2022

A dispute over surface paint has forced Airbus to cancel Qatar Airways’ purchase of two A350-1000 aircraft.

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus Cancels $6 Billion Deal With Qatar Airways Amid Law Suit

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2022

Qatar Airways had agreed to buy 50 new Airbus A321neo aircraft from Airbus. Still, the two companies have now become entangled in a bitter court battle, and Airbus has cancelled the…

Airbus goes to China to develop new aircraft lifecycle facility

Megha Paul Jan 26, 2022

Airbus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the city of Chengdu and Tarmac Aerosave for the development of the first aircraft “lifecycle” service centre in China

The A350 defects reports is not limited to Qatar Airways

Joe Cusmano Dec 10, 2021

There have been continuous conflicts between Qatar Airways and the manufacturer of its A350 aircraft, Airbus, regarding cosmetic faults, but the problem is not unique to Qatar Airways.

Air

The Airbus A380 makes a vibrant return

Joe Cusmano Oct 15, 2021

Without question, one of the businesses most hit by the pandemic has been the airline industry.

Air NZ and Airbus test hydrogen-powered aircraft

Joe Cusmano Sep 21, 2021

Air New Zealand has teamed up with aircraft manufacturer Airbus to investigate the feasibility of adding hydrogen-powered passenger planes to its fleet by 2030.

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Airbus CEO expects business travel to recover

Joe Cusmano Jun 9, 2021

Airbus Chief Executive Guillaume Faury expects business air travel eventually to return to close to pre-pandemic levels and airlines are devoting the same space to business class seats as…

Air

Tripset: Airbus unveils Covid-travel companion app

Megha Paul Mar 30, 2021

Airbus has launched a travel companion app called Tripset. The application aggregates and provides flight and travel information to ease and restore passenger’s trust in their end-to-end…

Features

Airbus launches new sustainable aviation fuel trial

Joe Cusmano Mar 25, 2021

A team of aerospace specialists has launched the first in-flight emissions study using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft.

Air

Vietjet gets two new aircraft to kick off 2021

Megha Paul Feb 9, 2021

The new-age carrier Vietjet has received two more Airbus A321neo ACF aircraft, further expanding its young and dynamic fleet

Anand Stanley appointed president of Airbus Asia-Pacific

Megha Paul Jun 5, 2020

Airbus has named Anand Stanley as president of Airbus Asia-Pacific, effective from 1 July 2020. Based in Singapore, Stanley will lead the strategy and future positioning of Airbus and…

Jens Bischof: “We are ready when you are”

Megha Paul May 19, 2020

Considering the restrictions on international tourism being dropped out and the gradual opening of borders, Eurowings is significantly expanding its flight schedule from June 2020. The…

Airbus A350-1000 deployed in fight against COVID-19

Megha Paul Apr 8, 2020

Airbus continues to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the Airbus home countries, namely France,…

Airbus to produce 3D-printed hospital visors in fight against Covid-19

Megha Paul Apr 6, 2020

The majority of Airbus sites in Spain have joined forces to produce 3D printed visor frames, providing healthcare personnel with individual protection equipment in the fight against…

Airbus offers new face mask supplies to support Europe’s fight against COVID-19

Megha Paul Apr 1, 2020

Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and UK health systems in support of the COVID-19…

Airbus to bolster liquidity in response to COVID-19

Megha Paul Mar 25, 2020

Airbus has announced measures to bolster its liquidity and balance sheet in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to assess the ongoing situation and the impact on its…

Airbus to highlight top products at India show

Megha Paul Mar 9, 2020

Airbus will highlight its class-leading products, technologies and services at India’s largest civil aviation show – Wings India. The biennial event will be held at Begumpet Airport in…

First Airbus A350-900 joins Aeroflot fleet

Megha Paul Mar 3, 2020

Aeroflot has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest generation widebody aircraft in eastern Europe. The plane features a distinctive new livery…

How did Airbus fare in 2019?

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

Airbus has reported full-year (FY) 2019 consolidated financial results and provided guidance for 2020. “We achieved a great deal in 2019. We delivered a strong underlying financial…

Airbus to showcase latest products at Singapore Airshow

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

Airbus will participate at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, showcasing its latest products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter segments.…

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes and chairman quit over Airbus bribery scandal

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020

Two AirAsia chiefs will step aside for at least two months as authorities and the airline look into claims that aerospace giant Airbus paid the company USD 50 million to secure a plane…

Etihad Aviation gets approval to train Boeing pilots

Megha Paul Jan 23, 2020

Etihad Aviation Training, the specialist training division of Etihad Aviation Group, has become the first aviation company in the Middle East to gain approval from the European Aviation…

Airbus and the whale

Alastair Newport Jan 22, 2020

Airbus has announced the arrival of the Beluga XL into service, providing Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft…

Flight to success: Airbus delivers robust aircraft performance in 2019

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2020

Airbus delivered 863 commercial aircraft to 99 customers in 2019, outpacing its previous output record set in 2018 by 8%. In the 17th yearly production increase in a row, it progressed…

Qatar Airways to display Airbus A350-1000 and Gulfstream G500 at Kuwait Aviation Show

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2020

Qatar Airways has announced its participation in the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020, where it will display its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 fitted with its multi award-winning business…

Spirit Airlines finalises deal for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2020

US-based Spirit Airlines has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for 100 A320neo family aircraft. In October, the two parties had signed and announced a memorandum of…

Eva Air launches daily Taipei-Da Nang flights

Megha Paul Dec 25, 2019

Taiwan airline Eva Air has launched a daily nonstop flight between Taipei and Da Nang. The carrier will serve the route with an Airbus A321-200 configured for 184 passengers with eight…

Airbus’ decade long partnership in the Middle East

Alastair Newport Nov 25, 2019

Airbus and Strata are celebrating a decade of collaboration this week,  ten years which have seen their partnerships shape UAE’s aerospace industry. As part of the UAE’s drive to create a…

SpiceJet eyes USD 10 billion-plus Airbus deal

Megha Paul Sep 27, 2019

SpiceJet is weighing an. order for at least 100 Airbus planes as Boeing grapples with the fallout over its grounded 737 MAX. The budget carrier, a major global customer for the MAX, may…

Airbus deepens China commitment with AVIC deal

Megha Paul Sep 11, 2019

Airbus has reaffirmed its commitment to a long-term strategic partnership with China’s aviation industry. As part of the move, the company has signed a new agreement with Aviation…

1,100 runners conquer Budapest Airport’s runway run

Megha Paul Sep 5, 2019

Over 1,100 runners raced down Budapest Airport’s runway 13R-31L to take part in the annual Budapest Runway Run. Now in its seventh year – a permanent fixture in many diaries – airlines,…

AirAsia X places 42 plane order with Airbus

Megha Paul Sep 3, 2019

AirAsia X has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Rafidah Aziz, chairman of AirAsia X and Guillaume…

Air

Qatar Airways first Middle Eastern airline to fly to Botswana

Megha Paul Jul 19, 2019

Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its new service to Gaborone, Botswana, starting 27 October this year. The capital and largest city of Botswana will be the airline’s first…

Air

Air China places order for 20 Airbus A350-900s

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2019

Air China has struck a sale agreement for 20 Airbus aircraft at a cost of approx USD 6.54 billion. The carrier said, the planes of the wide-body A350-900 type, were set to be delivered…

Air

Flynas Airbus deal to open global routes

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2019

Flynas, Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 10 A321XLR aircraft, the longest range variant of the A320. As part of the…

Air

Cebu Pacific renews fleet with order of 31 brand-new Airbus NEO aircraft

Megha Paul Jun 21, 2019

Carrier in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific (CEB) has announced it has ordered 31 next-generation aircraft from Airbus. The investment accelerates the carrier’s plan to introduce more…

Japan

Japan Airlines takes delivery of first A350 XWB

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2019

Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft produced by Airbus for JAL. The milestone…

Air

Airbus commits to greener travel with SAS deal

Alastair Newport May 23, 2019

European multinational Airbus has shown its commitment to greener travel today by signing an agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to sink some capital into researching the…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China triples daily flights between London and Beijing

Tian Tolentino Apr 25, 2019

Air China, the country's major carrier to the UK, has introduced the new Airbus A350-900, operating on its London Heathrow to Beijing route.

Thailand

Airbus and CATC team up to boost local talent

Alastair Newport Jan 28, 2019

Aviation giant Airbus has unveiled its new plans to foster the development of locals with a yen to reach the skies in aviation by announcing a new agreement with Thailand’s Civil Aviation…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines-Airbus liveried aircraft to debut on Taipei-Hong Kong route

Kristin Mariano Oct 23, 2018

China Airlines and Airbus A350 joint liveried aircraft has been revealed and will officially enter service on October 26 on the Taipei-Hong Kong route.

Global

Women in aviation: Not progressing fast enough

Kristin Mariano Oct 19, 2018

The aviation industry is a male-dominated sector and women are often limited to roles such as concierge and flight attendants. The industry is coming under scrutiny because of the low…

Airlines and Aviation

Latest A320neos takes Lufthansa fleet investment to USD 3 billion

Alastair Newport Oct 3, 2018

Lufthansa has announced it has updated its fleet with a firm order for an additional 27 A320neo aircraft this week, following a period of deliberation by the airlines supervisory board.

Airlines and Aviation

Comfort in flights: A figment of our imagination?

Kristin Mariano Sep 17, 2018

Airlines compete with each other with their high-yielding business class packing it with great seats and perks, while economy class passengers are being squeezed in the cabin – literally.

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara to order USD 3.1 billion worth of aircraft from Airbus and Boeing

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 13, 2018

Vistara, joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, agreed to place firm orders with Airbus for 13 aircraft from the A320neo family and with Boeing for six 787-9 Dreamliners valuing…

Airlines and Aviation

VIDEO: The making of Cathay Pacific’s first A350-1000

Tian Tolentino Jun 20, 2018

Cathay Pacific has welcomed the newest member to its fleet, the first of its twenty Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Take a look at what it takes to build one of the world’s newest long-range…

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Airbus and Zodiac Aerospace reveal designs for new passenger sleeping modules

Alastair Newport Apr 19, 2018

It has been a week of contrast for air passenger comfort, with news of an upright-seat design from Italy and an Airbus collaboration to introduce beds on the A330, both hitting the market in…

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Vietnam Airlines’ receives 12th Airbus A350, the first of its type to wear Skyteam livery

Alastair Newport Apr 18, 2018

Vietnam Airlines has announced the arrival of its twelfth Airbus A350 this week, the very first aircraft in the series to feature the SkyTeam Alliance livery.

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Aegean announces US$5bn deal with Airbus – the largest private investment in Greek history

Alastair Newport Apr 2, 2018

Following a solid opening to 2018, which saw Aegean Airways report a 12% growth in January and February's passenger numbers to 1.5 million, Greece’s largest airline has announced more good…

Airlines and Aviation

Why India needs US$255 billion of aircraft by 2036

Alastair Newport Mar 9, 2018

The demand placed on Indian aviation, for both passenger and freight traffic,  seems unable to stop growing. So, it should come as no great surprise that the industry needs to seriously…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus BizLab signs Indian start-ups in new push for ‘Make in India’

Alastair Newport Mar 8, 2018

Neewee and EFLIGHT, two start-ups accelerated at Airbus Bizlab India, have signed their first contracts with Airbus and subsidiary NAVBLUE to bring to life their unique innovative ideas in…

Airlines and Aviation

Tom Enders declares “the ideal candidate” for CEO Airbus Helicopters

Alastair Newport Feb 16, 2018

Airbus has appointed Bruno Even, 49, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2018. He will report to Airbus CEO Tom Enders and join the company’s Executive…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus and THAI partnership “vitally important project for Thailand”

Gary Marshall Dec 19, 2017 23

H.E. Mr. Somkid Jatusripitak, Deputy Prime Minister, presided over the THAI-Airbus signing ceremony for a Cooperation Agreement between Airbus and Thai Airways International Public Company…

Airlines and Aviation

E-Fan X: the hybrid engine which could change the way we fly – forever

Alastair Newport Dec 12, 2017 26

Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight demonstrator which will be a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus and JAL employ world’s first mixed reality trainer

Alastair Newport Nov 22, 2017 20

Airbus, in cooperation with Japan Airlines (JAL) and JAL Engineering has developed a prototype application supporting new training solutions, taking advantage of the world’s most advanced…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Dragon pens major deal to revamp fleet

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2017

Cathay Dragon, the Hong Kong-based airline formerly known as Dragonair, has signed a major agreement to modernise and expand its fleet. The carrier has signed a memorandum of…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines’ first A350 takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2017

Hong Kong Airlines' first Airbus A350 aircraft has performed its maiden flight in the skies above Toulouse. The twin-aisle jet took off from the Airbus factory recently for a test…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus delivers 100th A350 to China Airlines

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2017

Airbus reached a major milestone this week when it delivered its 100th A350 aircraft. The twin-aisle jet was handed over to China Airlines, becoming the seventh A350 in the Taiwanese…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI welcomes fifth A350 with “Goodwill Flight”

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2017

Thai Airways International has taken delivery of its fifth Airbus A350 aircraft, which came filled with a cargo of charitable goods for underprivileged children in Thailand's southern…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific starts fleet revamp

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

Jetstar Pacific, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has started renewing its fleet. The airline recently took delivery of the first of 10 brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, as part of its…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus revamps interior of popular A320

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017

Airbus has unveiled a new interior design for its best-selling passenger aircraft, the A320. The new "Airspace" interior for the single-aisle jet follows the same concept as Airbus…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia bolsters fleet to meet short-term demand

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2017

AirAsia has ordered 14 more Airbus A320 aircraft, as it aims to meet short-term demand on its short-haul network. The low-cost carrier already had outstanding orders for almost 400…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus unveils new version of A380

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2017

Airbus has revealed plans for a new version of its double-decker jet, the A380. The new "A380plus" will feature a new cabin layout with space for approximately 80 extra seats, and a…

Airlines and Aviation

Global aircraft fleet to double in next 20 years

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

The number of commercial aircraft operating around the world will double in the next 20 years, Airbus has predicted. In its latest Global Market Forecast, the European planemaker said…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific shuffles fleet due to delivery delays

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2017

Cebu Pacific has ordered more aircraft but delayed the delivery of others, as it adjusts its fleet to match capacity requirements. The Philippine low-cost carrier has placed an order with…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific welcomes “green” A350

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2017

Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of its latest Airbus A350 aircraft, following a "green" delivery flight that saw the jet's fuel tanks filled with biofuel. The Asian carrier's 15th…

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara eyes international future with new Airbus jet

Mark Elliott May 29, 2017

Vistara has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo - the new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft. The airline, which is a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata, has…

Airlines and Aviation

Willie Walsh hails “game-changing” new aircraft

Mark Elliott May 14, 2017

The new Airbus A321neo aircraft will be a “game-changer” for the airline industry, IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has said. In a panel discussion at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in…

Airlines and Aviation

China Southern pens major long-haul fleet deal

Mark Elliott May 2, 2017

China Southern Airlines has continued to expand and revamp its long-haul fleet, placing an order for 20 Airbus A350 aircraft. The deal, which is worth US$6.2 billion at current list…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus redesigns A380 to add 80 more seats

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

Airbus has unveiled a new layout for its  double-decker jet, the A380, making room for up to 80 additional seats. A series of new interior options, including a redesigned staircase…

Airlines and Aviation

Smallest Airbus jet takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2017

The new version of Airbus' smallest passenger jet has taken to the skies. The Airbus A319neo performed its maiden flight from Hamburg to Toulouse recently, remaining airborne for five…

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Airbus starts work on major training centre in India

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2017

Airbus is investing in the future of the Indian aviation sector, with the development of a major new training centre near Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. A ground-breaking…

Airlines and Aviation

New Korean carrier to launch in 2018

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2017

A new airline will take to the skies in South Korea next year. KAIR Airlines will be based in Cheongju, the capital of North Chungcheong province in central South Korea, and will…

Airlines and Aviation

Iran Air enters new long-haul era

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2017

Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new long-haul aircraft from Airbus, as part of a huge order placed last year. The new A330-200 marks the start of a major fleet renewal and…

Airlines and Aviation

Air searches to be filtered by “flight experience”

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2017

Four of the world's largest airlines will soon allow passengers to filter their flight searches by the in-flight "experience" offered, such as aircraft type and cabin features. Airbus…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India starts revamp of short-haul fleet

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

Air India has started a major revamp of its short- and medium-haul fleet, with the arrival of its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft. The new single-aisle jet is first of 14 aircraft…