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Japan Airlines has become the launch customer for Safran Seats GB's Unity seat, featured in its new Airbus A350-1000, enhancing passenger experience in business class.
The inaugural Condor flight marks the first nonstop connection between Frankfurt, Germany, and San Antonio, Texas, enhancing transatlantic travel options.
An Air India Airbus A321 flight with 175 passengers returned to Delhi following a suspected fire in the air conditioning unit, ensuring passenger safety.
Iberia will be the first airline to receive and operate the Airbus A321XLR, enhancing its long-haul fleet with this new single-aisle model designed for intercontinental routes.
Delta will utilize the Airbus A350-900 for short domestic flights during the peak summer travel season, a notable move within the industry.
Japan Airlines has become the launch customer for Safran Seats GB's Unity seat, featured in its new Airbus A350-1000, enhancing passenger experience in business class.
The inaugural Condor flight marks the first nonstop connection between Frankfurt, Germany, and San Antonio, Texas, enhancing transatlantic travel options.
An Air India Airbus A321 flight with 175 passengers returned to Delhi following a suspected fire in the air conditioning unit, ensuring passenger safety.
The new site aims to enhance production efficiency and localize manufacturing for major clients Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer.
The Eurodrone programme has successfully achieved the Preliminary Design Review milestone, marking significant progress in this multi-national defense initiative led by Airbus Defence and Space.
United Airlines has received FAA approval to add new aircraft and routes, even as the regulatory body continues its safety review following a series of incidents earlier this year.
Azorra has handed over its inaugural Airbus A220-300 to Breeze Airways, marking the start of deliveries from its firm 22-aircraft orderbook.
The Airbus-led GOLIAT project, supported by academic and industry partners, aims to demonstrate small-scale liquid hydrogen ground operations at multiple European sites, advancing sustainable aviation fuel handling and refueling technologies.
Embraer is exploring new partnerships for developing a new aircraft. Japan is among the potential partners, though it does not aim to compete directly with Boeing or Airbus.
Airbus has initiated a significant testing operation at Jack Garland Airport, with larger aircraft activity expected over the next few weeks.
Market reaction to easyJet's leadership change is lukewarm, with analysts noting investor concerns over the new appointment.
Qantas bids farewell to its last Boeing 767-300 aircraft, marking the end of an era for this iconic freighter after nearly four decades of service.
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The Airbus A321XLR's upcoming commercial launch is threatened by a significant dispute, casting uncertainty on its initial deployment.
The HyPower project, embedding fuel cells for auxiliary power, marks Airbus's intensified pursuit of hydrogen technology and its potential role in future propulsion systems.
Airbus Helicopters has debuted the Racer, a hybrid rotorcraft combining airplane and helicopter features, aiming for a cruising speed of 400 km/h to improve critical missions such as search-and-rescue operations.
Singapore Airlines posted its highest annual profit, driven by robust air travel demand. The profit of 2.675 billion Singapore dollars was attributed to the reopening of borders in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan.
Airlines are facing challenges in meeting travel demand due to delivery delays from planemakers Airbus and Boeing, exacerbated by disrupted supply chains and safety issues at Boeing.
The Marine Corps has chosen Airbus' unmanned UH-72 Lakota for the Aerial Logistics Connector prototyping, under a Phase I Other Transactional Authority Agreement from Naval Air Systems Command.
South African Airways has taken delivery of the first of three A320ceo aircraft from China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC), marking a key fleet expansion milestone in the carrier's 90th year of operations.
Comprehensive base maintenance support for Eurowings' Airbus A320 family fleet will be provided by Lufthansa Technik, fortifying their ongoing collaboration.
In a strategic move to dominate Indian skies, IndiGo entertains bids from ATR, Airbus, and Embraer with a significant order of 100 regional planes, enhancing domestic connectivity.
Azul Linhas Aéreas has confirmed the upcoming induction of four Airbus A330 widebodies into its fleet set for August, expanding its operational capacity.
Qantas Airways has made pivotal adjustments to its Asia network, including halting its Sydney-Shanghai route from July 28, attributing the decision to dwindling demand post-pandemic.
Swiss Airlines gears up for a significant cabin overhaul with the A340 fleet set to fly beyond 2025, alongside incorporating the advanced Airbus A350-900s.
On May 13, 2024, Lufthansa Group showcased European solidarity by aligning four Airbus A320s, each from a different airline within the group, at Brussels Airport, echoing a collective 'Yes to Europe' ahead of important elections.
Following the C919's success, COMAC gains momentum in the widebody market with the C939, aiming directly at Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 territories for long-haul operations.
Developing MUM-T capabilities, Airbus aims to enhance Eurofighter Typhoons' performance by allowing them to remotely control 'loyal wingmen'.
A comprehensive support agreement secures the operational readiness of 48 EC145s serving the S�curit� Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale, emphasizing Airbus and Babcock's commitment to France's civil safety efforts.
Vueling Airlines has unveiled a new Airbus A320, featuring a logo dedicated to the FC Barcelona Women's team, marking a significant stride in sports sponsorship.
AVi8 Air Capital's Ed Wegel announces the introduction of 'Zoom', aiming to commence operations with a fleet of Embraer E190/195s, while eyeing Airbus deliveries.
Israir Group secures a dry-lease agreement for two additional Airbus A320s from a US lessor, expanding its summer fleet to 11 aircraft.
In pursuit of greater flexibility, Breeze Airways confirms increased interest in an extended-range, larger Airbus A220-300 model.
This month marks the commencement of in-country flights for the German Air Force's newly acquired IAI Heron TP uncrewed air systems, enhancing its ISR capabilities.
Iberia is set to be the global launch customer for the Airbus A321XLR in late 2024, taking over from Aer Lingus due to a pilot pay dispute resolution failure.
Amid discussions for Boeing's potential acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, CEO Patrick Shanahan assures continuity in their partnership with Airbus.
Amidst plans to standardize its fleet with Airbus A220s, Breeze Airways forges a pivotal relationship with flight attendants' union, setting a new stage in its development.
Iberia is poised to introduce the Airbus A321XLR to its fleet, marking a significant milestone in ultra-long-range travel capabilities.
The initial Emirates Airbus A350-900 now dons the complete livery, spotted at the Airbus facility in Toulouse, marking a significant milestone towards its delivery.
In a strategic expansion of its fleet capabilities, AerCap Holdings N.V. has inked a deal for 150 CFM LEAP engines, concurrently announcing a new share repurchase program and its inaugural dividend.
Expanding its flight envelope, the Airbus Racer achieves a groundbreaking speed of 165 knots (305 km/h) during its second test flight, showcasing its rapid development.
Collaborating on the eXtra Performance Wing project, the National Composites Centre has successfully designed and produced innovative components to enhance Airbus' R&D efforts.
The collaboration marks Ibom Air as the newest African carrier to join the ranks of Airbus A220 operators, following Air Tanzania's lead as the continent's first. The training pact aims to upskill pilots for A220 operations.
In a move to enhance mission profile capabilities, Baltimore County Police's latest Airbus Helicopters H125 underwent specialized aerial firefighting training by Volo Mission.
Airbus Corporate Jets' latest study reveals a significant increase in purchases of new business aircraft by U.S. firms aiming to update their fleets.
Smoke emanating from the aircraft's nose upon landing prompted immediate passenger evacuation; no injuries reported.
Enhancing its tactical unmanned solutions, Airbus acquires U.S.-based Aerovel, incorporating the Flexrotor UAS for ISTAR missions.
In a strategic move to enhance operational flexibility and support network expansion, LOT Polish Airlines secures three Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a significant commitment to sustainability and next-generation aviation technology.