Airbus
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Video – Five A400M Formation Flight
All five Airbus A400M flight test aircraft took to the sky this week for a unique formation flight performed by the Airbus Flight Test teams. The exercise originated from Toulouse, France. Once completed, each aircraft returned to its individual testing activities – which include evaluations for handling quality (performed by A400M test aircraft MSN1), wing…
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Video – A Day in the Life of an Airline Pilot
By: Eric Auxier Follow Cap’n Aux as he makes his rounds through a typical day’s flying as an Airbus A320 Captain for a major U.S. airline. Did you know that your videos could be featured here, too? Just use our submit form to send your videos, stories and photos!
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First A380 for Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380, becoming the eighth operator of the world’s largest and most eco-efficient airliner. Malaysia Airlines has ordered six A380s. Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, the aircraft feature a premium three class layout, with accommodation for a total of 494 passengers. Features include fully flat beds…
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Photos – Air Asia’s 100th Airbus A320
Air Asia marked another milestone on the way to becoming the largest Airbus A320 operator worldwide by accepting its 100th aircraft. The carrier’s latest A320 carries the wording: “Thank you Louis Gallois” on its main passenger door, saluting the former Airbus CEO – who will complete his current role as the CEO of parent company…
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Qantas A380 VH-OQA Back in Service
Qantas is currently preparing for the re-entry into service of its first A380 (VH-OQA, MSN 14), the Nancy Bird Walton, following an extensive repair/rebuild programme that addressed damage resulting from the infamous 2010 Rolls-Royce uncontained engine failure. Besides the replacement of the jetliner’s no. 2 engine and pylon the port wing electrical wiring system, flap…
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In Pictures – Final Assembly of First A350 XWB
Final assembly of the first Airbus A350 XWB is now underway. This latest step in the A350 XWB’s progress is achieved as Airbus starts joining the 19.7 metre long centre fuselage with the 21 metre long front fuselage. Unfortunately, this first Airbus A350 XWB airframe will never fly but solely be used for the static…
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A400M Program Update
At the 2012 FIDAE International Air Show, which opened in Chile yesterday, Gustavo Garcia Miranda, Airbus Military’s Vice President of Marketing, provided an update of the A400M program. To date Airbus Military has 5 A400M prototypes in flight, which accomplished more than 1000 flights and more than 3000 flight hours. After its visit at FIDAE,…
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Wondeful Airbus A380 Video – New Generation, New Experience
Airbus posted this nice video about its flagship of the 21st century. The Airbus A380 is setting new standards for comfort and efficiency in service with airline customers around the world. In addition to becoming the jetliner of choice for a growing number of leisure and business travellers, the A380 also is pleasing its operators…
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New Livery – Malaysia Airlines A380 (Video)
This time-lapse video features Malaysia Airlines’ first Airbus A380 being painted in a new livery. The carrier revealed today the design and specifications of its A380. The new livery retains the airline’s rich heritage together with modern fonts in contemporary colours. The aircraft will accommodate 494 passengers in a three class configuration, seating eight passengers…
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Video – A350XWB Engine Flys on A380 Test Aircraft
The Airbus A350 XWB’s new engine – the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB – has successfully made its maiden flight aboard Airbus’ dedicated A380 “Flying-Test-Bed” aircraft. The aircraft took off from Airbus facilities in Toulouse and performed a flight of more than five hours during which the engine covered a wide range of power settings at altitudes…
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Cebu Pacific Selects Airbus A330
Cebu Pacific, the largest low cost carrier from the Philippines, is set to become a new Airbus A330 operator. The airline has selected the aircraft for its new long haul services, which will begin in the third quarter of 2013. The carrier plans to acquire up to eight leased Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The long range…
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Norwegian Selects A320neo And 737 MAX
Norwegian, one of the largest low-cost airlines in Europe, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A320neo aircraft. The agreement makes Norwegian the latest customer for the A320neo and also a new customer for Airbus. The new aircraft will support Norwegian’s growth and modernisation strategy. Norwegian (the brand name of Norwegian…
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Delivery of 5000th Airbus A320 Built
Airbus delivered the 5000th A320 built to Lebanon’s national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA). The aircraft was delivered from Airbus in Hamburg, Germany and is powered by International Aero Engines V2500 engines. MSN5000 marks a significant milestone for Airbus and the A320 Family going into 2012, as production rises from 38 to 40 per month…
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Airbus Files Patent For Downward-Facing Winglet
Airbus has filed a patent for a downward-facing winglet device. The new wing tip device is being described as a wing extension that may be swept and may deform during flight. This flexible wing tip extension provides a drag reduction whilst decreasing the bending moment of the wing, particularly at the wing root. Aircraft performance…
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Photos – Great New Thing Arrives at Airbus Site
Look what has arrived at Airbus Toulouse final assembly line! Is it an A320? No! An A330? No! An A380? Hm, let’s see… uhm, no! Is it Santa? Could be these days, but no! Hey, it’s the first front fuselage of the new A350 XWB! This first Airbus A350 XWB frame, a A350-900, (MSN 5000)…
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7,000th Airbus Aircraft Delivered
Airbus announced today that the European plane maker delivered its 7,000th aircraft, an A321, to US Airways – the airline that operates the largest fleet of Airbus aircraft in the world. This milestone comes just two years after the delivery of Airbus’ 6,000th aircraft. The 1,000th Airbus delivery was an A340-300 that went to Air…
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Photos – A350 XWB Front Fuselage Taking Shape
Airbus has started joining the first 21-metre long front fuselage section for the Airbus A350 XWB. This will be the first major section of the A350 XWB to enter the Final Assembly Line. The front fuselage is made up of the forward fuselage, manufactured by Premium AEROTEC in Germany and the nose section, already assembled…
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First Flight – Airbus A320 with Sharklets (Videos)
Airbus has completed the first flight of the “Sharklet” wing-tip devices on the Airbus A320 development aircraft (MSN 001). This milestone marks the start of the early flight-test campaign to capture data for fine-tuning the flight laws, as well as for certification and performance validation. Sharklets are around 2.5 metres tall and will replace the…
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Photos – First Airbus A320 with Sharklets
Airbus has completed installation of the first set of its “Sharklet” wing-tip devices on the A320 development aircraft (MSN 001). The flight-test campaign will be carried out in the coming weeks. These new wingtip devices are around 2.5 metres tall and will replace the aircraft’s current wingtip fence. Offered as an option on new-build aircraft,…
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Volaris Orders Airbus A320neo
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 44 Airbus A320 aircraft, comprising of 30 A320neo and 14 A320 Family aircraft. The order makes Volaris the first airline to order the A320neo in Mexico. Engine selection will be announced by the airline at a later date. Since starting operations in 2006, Volaris…
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Qatar Airways Orders Airbus A320neo and More A380s
Qatar Airways, has selected the A320neo as the reference aircraft for expanding its short to medium haul fleet and has increased its order for the A380. The agreement signed at the 2011 Dubai Airshow, is a firm contract for 50 A320neo aircraft and five additional A380s. “The A320neo promises to be a great aircraft which…