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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Spirit Airlines Commits for 75 Airbus A320
Spirit Airlines and Airbus signed today at the Dubai Airshow a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 75 single-aisle aircraft, comprising 45 A320neo and 30 A320s. The engine selection will be announced later. The new...
End of Airbus A340 Production
Twenty years after its maiden flight, Airbus announced the final end of A340 production! While new A340 aircraft are no longer to be built, Airbus will continue to fully support the current global fleet...
Photo – Thai Airbus A380 Vertical Fin
The vertical tail section for the first Thai Airways International (THAI) Airbus A380 has been painted with the airline’s orchid logo at Airbus facilities in Hamburg, Germany. The painting was completed last week, and...
Peach Aviation Receives First A320
Peach Aviation, Japan’s first low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of its first A320 through a leasing contract with GECAS. The Japanese carrier will lease 10 A320s. Peach Aviation’s A320 aircraft seats 180 passengers in...
EVA A330 Hello Kitty Logo Jets
Taiwan-based carrier EVA Air has unveiled a second generation of Hello Kitty jets. The brand-new Airbus A330-300 jetliner wears a special livery featuring legendary Japanese cartoon character and pop culture icon Hello Kitty. The...
Transaero Airlines to Order A380s
Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest airline, last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for four A380 aircraft. Transaero will become the launch customer for the A380 in Russia, the CIS and...
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