Airbus News
Helicopters Airbus delivers 1300th H135 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 1300th helicopter from the H-135 family.
Industry Airbus sends A350-1000 on demonstration tour
Airbus has send one of its A350-1000 testbeds on a demonstration tour through the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific.
Start-Ups Cobalt Air to launch new route to London Heathrow
Cyprus largest airline has announced a new daily service linking London Heathrow with Larnaca, Cyprus.
Industry Airbus and British Airways in talks about additional A380?
British Airways could become the second carrier ordering new A380 in 2018.
Industry Emirates signs MoU for 36 additional A380
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire up to 36 additional A380 aircraft.
Airlines Germania retires Boeing fleet
Germania will retire its Boeing 737 fleet in the next 15 months.
Industry Airbus delivered 718 aircraft in 2017
Airbus has delivered 718 aircraft to 85 customers in 2017.
Airlines SaudiGulf Airlines announces international routes
SaudiGulf Airlines has announced to launch international operations in March 2018.
Industry First BelugaXL emerges from assembly line
The first BelugaXL has rolled out at Airbus´ facility in Toulouse, France. Airbus plans to accomplish the maiden flight in mid-2018. Moreover, BelugaXL No. 2 has also arrived in Toulouse and now awaits its conversion.
Industry Airbus unveils first A321Neo ACF
Airbus has rolled out its first A321Neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) at the facility in Hamburg-Finkenwerder.
Industry Vietjet converts order for 42 A320Neo to larger A321Neo
Vietjet has taken delivery of the first Airbus A321Neo. The airline has converted a former order for 42 Airbus A320Neo to larger A321Neo.
Industry Two leasing companies order additional A320Neo
China Aircraft Leasing Group and AerCap have signed agreements to buy 50 Airbus A320Neo each.
Industry Airbus and Boeing finalize orders before Christmas
Just before Christmas, both Airbus and Boeing have announced new orders. Viva Air orders 50 A320 family aircraft, while FlyDubai finalized a deal over purchasing 175 Boeing 737 MAX.
Industry Pegasus Airlines orders additional 25 Airbus A321Neo
Turkish low cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has ordered additional 25 Airbus A321Neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration).
Industry Airbus delivers 50th aircraft from U.S. factory in Alabama
Airbus has delivered the 50th U.S. assembled aircraft. Furthermore, the manufacturer celebrates meeting the goal to produce four A320 aircraft a month.
Helicopters Hiratagakuen receives first H145 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters Japan (AHJ) handed over the first H145//BK117D-2 to Hiratagakuen, as part of a delivery ceremony held in Kobe. The aircraft will enter into service in June 2018 and is the first aircraft of this type in Japan.
Airlines Italian Meridiana announces new long-haul flights
Italian carrier Meridiana has announced a major fleet renewal and new non-stop flights from Milan Malpensa to New York JFK and Miami.
Airlines Singapore Airlines receives first A380 with new cabin concept
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of the first of five new A380 aircraft scheduled to join the carrier’s fleet over the coming year, at a special ceremony hosted by Airbus in Toulouse, France.
Industry Airbus announces overhaul of its top management
Airbus has announced that its CEO Tom Enders seeks no further mandate beyond April 2019 while COO Fabrice Bregier is set to leave in February 2018.
Industry Delta Air Lines orders 100 Airbus A321Neo
Delta Air Lines and Airbus have announced a firm order for 100 Airbus A321Neo ACF aircraft plus 100 additional options. Deliveries will begin in 2020. All aircraft will be delivered until 2023.