Airbus News
Start-Ups Air Astana to launch new low cost subsidiary
Air Astana has announced plans to launch an own low cost airline subsidiary in the first half of 2019.
Industry First A330-800 lifts off on maiden flight
The first Airbus A330-800 took off for its maiden flight taking place over south-western France.
Industry Vietjet orders 50 additional A321Neo
Airbus has announced, that Vietnamese carrier Vietjet has placed a firm order to purchase additional 50 Airbus A321Neo aircraft.
Airlines Greece Ellinair announces new base at Athens Airport
Greece carrier Ellinair announced to open a new base at Athens Airport.
Industry Airbus delivers first Delta Air Lines A220
Airbus and Delta Air Lines have celebrated the delivery of the first A220 for the North American launch customer.
Airlines India’s Vistara to lease seven A320Neo from GECAS
The aviation leasing and financing specialist GECAS has announced to lease seven Airbus A320Neo to the Indian carrier Vistara.
Airlines Lithuanian Small Planet Airlines announces restructuring
Followed by the German and Polish subsidiaries, the Lithuanian parent company Small Planet Airlines has now also admitted financial problems.
Airlines Lufthansa to order A350 or B787?
According to a media report, the German airline Lufthansa is currently obtaining offers from Boeing and Airbus for new long-haul aircraft.
Airlines Next European carrier ceases operations
Cypriot airline Cobalt Air has cancelled all flights on October 17, 2018.
Industry Kuwait Airways orders eight A330-800
Kuwait Airways and Airbus have announced, that the carrier has signed a purchase agreement for eight A330-800 aircraft.
Airlines Lufthansa Cityline to fly Airbus A319
Lufthansa CityLine has stated, that the airline will start to use Airbus A319 aircraft from spring 2019 onwards.
Helicopters Helibras announces delivery of two H135 helicopters
Helibras announced the delivery of two H135 helicopters to Líder Aviação.
Industry Airbus appoints Guillaume Faury as new CEO
The directors’ board at Airbus has selected Guillaume Faury as future Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who will succeed Tom Enders.
Industry First A220 for Delta Air Lines conducts maiden flight
The first Airbus A220 for the US launch customer Delta Air Lines has successfully performed its maiden flight.
Industry Lufthansa Group orders 27 additional A320neo Family aircraft
Lufthansa Group has announced, that it has ordered 24 additional A320neo and three more A321neo aircraft.
Industry Airbus A321neo receives EASA and FAA approval for long-range capability
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has received the EASA and FAA approval for its A321neo aircraft to operate long-haul flights.
Industry Airbus facility Tianjin celebrates 10 year anniversary
Airbus is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Final Assembly Line in Tianjin, China.
Airlines Eurowings increases Düsseldorf – New York route
Eurowings has announced, that it will offer new frequencies on the route from Düsseldorf, Germany to New York, United States.
Industry Airbus A330-900 receives EASA type certification
The Airbus A330-900 has received its type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Start-Ups Air Belgium suspends service to Hong Kong
The Belgium start-up carrier Air Belgium has announced to suspend its scheduled flights to Hong-Kong.