GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), a Dublin-based helicopter leasing and finance company, has secured a contract with Airbus Helicopters and GDAT, a Chinese helicopter lessor and operator, to acquire up to…

Indian Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) IndiGo has announced a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft in what is its first purchase of widebody aircraft. IndiGo has opted for Purchase Rights…

Racer demonstrator, developed by Airbus Helicopters as part of the European Research Clean Sky 2 initiative, has completed its inaugural flight at Marignane, according to the company’s press release on…

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) ordered six Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its efforts to update its rotary fleet and streamline operations. These helicopters will primarily serve in…

Korean Air finalized a firm order for 33 aircraft, including 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s on Tuesday (Apr. 2). The A350 aircraft, known for its extended range, will seamlessly serve…

Airbus Defence and Space has revealed its plans to acquire INFODAS, a Cologne-based company specialising in cybersecurity and IT solutions for the public sector, including defence and critical infrastructure. The…

Korean Air is set to finalize a contract with Airbus for the acquisition of 33 A350 family aircraft. The agreement comprises of 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s with a total…

Airbus has secured a contract from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, to design and manufacture the GRACE-C twin spacecraft. This collaborative effort between NASA and the German…

Vietnam Airlines will introduce the Airbus A350 from New Delhi to Vietnam from May. This marks the official launch of the Airbus A350 by Vietnam Airlines for travelers in India.…

The Airbus-built EUTELSAT 36D geostationary telecommunications satellite has been shipped from Toulouse, France to Sanford, Florida, on board an Airbus BelugaST (A300-600ST). Its next step is the Kennedy Space Center,…

Pratt & Whitney, a business under RTX, announced on Monday (Mar. 4) that Icelandair has chosen GTF engines to power up to 35 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The selection…

Airbus Defence and Space and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have collaborated on developing data analytics models for the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aerial refuelling systems.…

Airbus Helicopters concludes the 2024 edition of Heli-Expo at Anaheim, California with 155 commitments, including 40 firm orders, from customers worldwide for various multi-mission helicopters. Highlights included a contract with…

Niagara Helicopters, a tourism company based in Niagara Falls, Ontario, has confirmed a full fleet renewal by ordering six H130 helicopters. The company, which annually serves over 100,000 customers worldwide…

Air Center Helicopters, Inc (ACHI) has inked a five-year Airbus HCare In-Service contract to maintain their fleet of 18 H225 helicopters. The company employs these aircraft for various global missions,…

LCI Aviation (LCI) and Airbus Helicopters announced a new Flight Path partnership which will address the long-term capacity, sustainability, and financing requirements of the industry on Thursday (Feb. 28). The…

The Helicopter Company (THC), a provider of commercial helicopter services in Saudi Arabia and fully owned by the Public Investment Fund, has signed a significant framework agreement with Airbus at…

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order for five A350F freighters and three more A330neos aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Singapore Airshow by KW Chang, Chairman…

Amidst the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region's ongoing robust economic growth and active trade dynamics, Airbus projects a demand for approximately 400 widebody freighters in the area over the next two decades,…

Airbus is bringing its newest A350-1000 widebody aircraft to the Singapore Airshow, where it will be featured in the flying display from February 20th to 22nd. The A350 is being…

Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia, and Vattenfall signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Stockholm, Sweden on Wednesday (Jan. 31) to explore hydrogen infrastructure at airports in Sweden and Norway. This…

Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters in India. The FAL will produce Airbus’ H125 helicopter…

The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) has started its operations in Chengdu (China), offering solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of an aircraft. Certified by both the European Union Aviation…

Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor. Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed for…

Delta Air Lines has placed a first order for 20 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. These aircraft will be a new aircraft type in Delta’s fleet. “We are thankful for Delta’s continued…

BOC Aviation will purchase four new Airbus A321neo and two new Airbus A320neo aircraft from Airbus. The aircraft will be leased to Condor on long term leases and are scheduled…

An Airbus A350-900 aircraft operated by Japan Airlines was involved in an accident during flight JAL516 from Sapporo New Chitose Airport to Haneda International Airport. The aircraft and a Japanese…

Airbus has delivered its first Airbus A321neo assembled at its newest A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse. The A321neo, which will be operated by Pegasus Airlines, the leading…

Vietjet, a Vietnamese low-cost airline based in Hanoi, recently celebrated the delivery of an Airbus A321neo ACF as its 102nd aircraft. The airline’s 5th international route was also launched in…

The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) configuration and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configuration. The contract amounts to €1.695 billion. The…

Türkiye’s national carrier, Turkish Airlines, will expand its fleet with an order for 220 Airbus aircraft, made up of 150 A321s and 70 A350 widebody aircraft (50 A350-900s, 15 A350-1000s…

Royal Jordanian and Lufthansa Technik have expanded their cooperation in the field of Base Maintenance. Recently, two Airbus A320s underwent a C-check at Lufthansa Technik Budapest. The experts at Lufthansa…

Pratt & Whitney has signed a 10-year agreement with Emirates to maintain and support the airline's 116 PW980 auxiliary power units (APUs) on its Airbus A380 aircraft. "The PW980 is…

Air Lease Corporation has delivered a new Airbus A321-200neo aircraft to LATAM Airlines. The aircraft is the first of eight new Airbus A321s confirmed to deliver to the South American…

Airbus-made Detumbler device, designed to prevent satellites at the end of their lives from tumbling, was launched on Nov. 11, and will be tested in space on the mission in…

Bloomberg is reporting that Turkish Airlines is poised to order 350 aircraft at this week’s Dubai Air Show, starting Monday, November 13. The agency says, quoting un-named persons, that “the…

ITA Airways has taken delivery of its first A321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation from Airbus' Hamburg production facilities. The latest addition further consolidates ITA Airways' all-Airbus fleet strategy,…

The third Airbus C295 transport aircraft ordered by the Royal Thai Army (RTA) arrived in the country in October and is slated to be inducted into service, later in the…

The eleventh eco-friendly Airbus A321LR for Air Astana Group arrived in Almaty on Tuesday following delivery at the manufacturer’s assembly plant in Hamburg, Germany. The total number of aircraft in…

Airbus has announced changes to its leadership team to best address operational challenges as well as strategic and transformational priorities under the lead of CEO Guillaume Faury The airframer's New…

Airbus has officially launched the construction of the new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf. The A400M maintenance centre is being built right next to the air base of Air Transport…

flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the Middle East, has announced the delivery of five A320neo aircraft in the past month to upscale flynas all-Airbus fleet to…

The first Airbus Defence C-295 military transport has been inducted into the IAF. The first IAF squadron to have the distinction of being equipped with the new aircraft, is 11…

J&C Aero, an End-to-End aircraft cabin interior solutions provider, has announced that it recently completed a major refurbishment project under which it provided cabin modification and renewal services for a…

During the German National Aviation Conference in Hamburg, Airbus Helicopters unveiled the PioneerLab, its new twin-engine technology demonstrator based on the H145 platform. PioneerLab complements Airbus' range of FlightLabs and…

Airbus Helicopters and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement that includes commitments for 20 super-medium H175 helicopters and 8 H160s to serve the energy market worldwide, including in…

Air France and Airbus have entered into exclusive negotiations to establish a joint venture for the provision on a worldwide basis of Airbus A350 component maintenance services (supply chain management,…

Airbus is advancing its industrial system and expanding ramp-up capacity with a new automated A321XLR equipping hangar. The facility was officially opened on Wednesday by Hamburg's First Mayor Peter Tschentscher…

International aircraft leasing company Avolon has added US-Bangla Airlines as a new customer, with an agreement to lease the Bangladeshi carrier two Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The two aircraft will be…

Canada has signed a contract for four newly-built Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and for the conversion of five used A330-200s. The contract has an order value…

Icelandair has secured four A321LR aircraft on long-term lease from lessor SMBC Aviation Capital Limited. Icelandair and Airbus had in April signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase…

Airbus has inaugurated its new A320 Family final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse. "The inauguration of this new A321-capable final assembly line in Toulouse represents another milestone in the ongoing…

Azorra has signed lease agreements for two new Airbus A220-300 aircraft with Breeze Airways. These will also be the first deliveries to Breeze from Airbus’ Mirabel plant in Quebec, Canada.…

After the record-breaking order for 500 Airbus A320 family aircraft from IndiGo on the opening day of the Show, it would have nothing short of a major upset if Airbus…

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has entered into a memorandum of understanding to select GTF engines to power an additional 10 firm Airbus A320neo aircraft, with options for…

Airbus and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote integrated training systems and study the future solutions to tackle Air Dominance challenges. Both companies will jointly…

Honeywell has announced two memorandums of agreement (MOAs) to establish a cooperative relationship with SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and its affiliates in the areas of authorization of repair activities on…

After the record-breaking 500-A320 Family aircraft order from IndiGo on the opening day of the Paris Air Show, it was Air India's turn to hog the headlines on the second…

Pratt & Whitney and Volaris announced on the opening day of the Show that the airline has selected GTF engines to power an additional 64 A321neo aircraft. Pratt & Whitney…

No prizes for guessing who won Day 1 in the ongoing commercial aircraft orders competition between Airbus and Boeing. The biggest talking point of the day was Indian low-cost carrier…

Airbus made history on the first day of the Paris Air Show, with India’s low cost carrier IndiGo placing a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft. The aircraft order is not only…

Airbus will publicly unveil its EcoPulse hybrid-electric aircraft at the Paris Air Show. The technology demonstrator is scheduled to have its first flight later this year. The EcoPulse is a…

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), center of excellence for Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions and joint venture by ST Engineering and Airbus, has redelivered the 50th passenger-to-freighter (P2F) converted aircraft of its…

LATAM has selected Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines to power additional A320neo family aircraft, adding to their initial order selecting GTF engines to power more than 40 aircraft in 2013.…

Latvian national airline airBaltic has taken delivery of its 42nd Airbus A220-300 jet. The aircraft is the third Airbus A220-300 delivery for airBaltic in 2023. It is a part of…

Airbus on Wednesday delivered the 600th Airbus aircraft to Lufthansa group at a ceremony at the aircraft OEM's Hamburg-Finkenwerder site. Lufthansa took delivery of its first Airbus A300B2 on February…

AerCap has completed a mandate for the lease of four new Airbus A321neo aircraft with Air India, the flag carrier of India, following the delivery of the fourth aircraft. The…

ABL Aviation has delivered a new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Pegasus Airlines, on behalf of ABL Aviation’s Japanese partner. The aircraft is the fourth A320neo Family unit delivered by the…

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), a leading clean energy company, has signed an agreement with Airbus to support the development and growth of the global sustainable aviation fuel market.…

Latvian national airline airBaltic welcomed its 41st Airbus A220-300 jet on April 29 in Riga. This is the second Airbus A220-300 delivery for airBaltic this year. It is a part…

Airbus Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, and SAF+ Consortium are collaborating on next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), supported by the Government of Quebec. Known as CADAQ-100, the project will contribute…

Safran Nacelles and Lufthansa Technik have signed a license agreement for MRO services on Airbus A320neo's LEAP-1A nacelles. Over 2,500 nacelles produced by Safran Nacelles are currently in service on…

Icelandair and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of 13 Airbus A321XLR aircraft with purchase rights for additional 12 aircraft. The aircraft deliveries will start in…

During French President Macron's visit to China, Airbus Helicopters signed a contract with GDAT, one of China's most prominent helicopter lessors and operators, for 50 H160 helicopters. The contract is…

During a French state visit to China, Airbus signed new cooperation agreements with China aviation industry partners. In the presene of Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron,…

Airbus has awarded a contract to Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) to manufacture cargo and bulk cargo doors of the A320neo aircraft family. TASL will produce these doors at a…

Airbus has delivered the first A321neo aircraft assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) to China’s Juneyao Air in Tianjin, China. The aircraft is powered by Pratt &…

Stelia Aerospace Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus Atlantic, has a new name: Airbus Atlantic Canada. Based in Mirabel since 2014, the company manages the design and manufacturing of…

Sener Aerospace and Defense has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters Spain to install IFF mode 5/S transponders in the helicopter fleets of Spanish armed forces. The navigation and communication…

Boeing, with its brand value up 13% to US$17.5 billion, remains the most valuable aerospace and defence brand in 2023. However, Airbus has overtaken Boeing to become the strongest brand…

Lufthansa Group is expand its fleet by adding 10 A350-1000s and 5 A350-900s. In addition to the agreement on the purchase of the new aircraft, Airbus and Lufthansa have also…

Like other helicopter OEMs, Airbus Helicopters is reporting a rebound in sales of rotorcraft after the worldwide shock caused by COVID-19. Indeed, Fabrice Rochereau, Vice President and Head of Sales…

Egyptair has taken delivery of its first A321neo from Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Hamburg, making the airline the first African operator of the aircraft. The carrier has specified a two-class…

Aerospace giant Airbus expects that the Pacific region, comprising Australasia and the Pacific Islands, will receive 920 new airliners over the coming 20 years, as revealed in the latest Airbus…

Despite a host of disruptive events during 2022, Airbus was able to post net profits of €4.3bn on revenue of €58.8bn. Gross commercial aircraft orders increased to 1,078, compared to…

Airbus has appointed Dr. Thomas Toepfer, 50, to succeed Dominik Asam, 53, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Thomas Toepfer, currently CFO of Covestro AG,–will join Airbus on Sept. 1. Dominik…

The Tata Group-owned Air India has announced its commitment to order 250 Airbus aircraft. The commitment includes 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle aircraft as well as 34 A350-1000 and…

Nidec Leroy-Somer has been selected by Airbus to develop electric motors for its future hydrogen powered zero-emission engine. Leroy-Somer, part of the Japanese Nidec Group since 2017 has signed an…

Airbus and Qatar Airways have settled a dispute over surface damage on grounded A350 jets, the companies said on Wednesday. The settlement averts an UK court trial. The "amicable settlement"…

To support its commercial aircraft ramp-up and to meet challenges in defence, space and helicopters, Airbus intends to recruit more than 13,000 people globally in 2023. Around 7,000 of these…

Airbus delivered 661 commercial aircraft to 84 customers in 2022 and registered 1,078 gross new orders. the OEM's December 2022 backlog stood at 7,239 aircraft. The year was the fourth…

Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with Poland to provide a geospatial intelligence system including the development, manufacture, launch and delivery in orbit of two high-performance optical Earth…

 Germany’s Bundeswehr, Airbus, the German Aerospace Center DLR, and German companies SFL and Geradts have jointly carried out the world’s first successful launch and operation of a Remote Carrier flight…

Air Greenland has taken delivery of an A330neo (A330-800) widebody aircraft, becoming the latest operator of the type, according to a press release from Airbus on Wednesday (Dec. 7). The…

Airbus considers its target to achieve “around 700” commercial aircraft deliveries in 2022 to now be "out of reach" but the final figure is not expected to fall materially short…

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) of Brunei Darussalam announced that it has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for an undisclosed number of C-295MW military transport aircraft on…

Airbus is developing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine and will test it on a modified A380 superjumbo, the largest commercial airplane to fly. Test flights are likely to take place…

Airbus and Neste, a world-leading producer of renewable fuels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance the production and uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This collaboration…

Airbus will support the development of one of the world’s first low carbon hydrogen production and distribution stations at an airport. Airbus has entered into a partnership agreement with HyPort,…

Sogitec has bagged the tender for the supply of training equipment for the French ‘Guépard’, the Joint Light Helicopter (JLH). Sogitec has been notified by Airbus Helicopters of the contract…

Airbus and ArianeGroup signed a contract for the next transition batch of Ariane 6 large carbon fiber structures in Spain's capital, Madrid on Monday (Nov. 21). The contract includes the…

The Royal Air Force, Airbus and other industry partners have carried out the world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight using an in-service military aircraft. It is also the…

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to explore the expansion of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities for helicopters and military aircraft delivered…

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of a transport aircraft manufacturing project for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Vadodara, in the Western Indian State of…

Airbus has delivered the first two H135s to the Spanish Guardia Civil and National Police under the 36-unit contract signed with the General Directorate for Armaments and Materiel (DGAM) at…

An A320neo for China Eastern Airlines, first time powered by a five percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) fuel blend, took off from the Airbus Delivery Centre in Tianjin on OCt.…

AerCap has placed firm orders for 15 Airbus A321-200 Passenger to Freighter (P2F) aircraft conversions and an option for a further 15 A321P2F conversions with EFW. The aircraft are from…

Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start collaborating on the launch of urban air mobility services across various countries in Latin America. With the agreement, the…

Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Airbus Beluga A300-600ST aircraft. The capability was successfully tested during a verification…

Vietnam Airlines plans to convert two of its Airbus A321 passenger planes to freighters. The country’s flag carrier is preparing to create a freighter division to help capture more intra-Asia…

Airbus has signed contracts with the Ministries of Defence of the Czech Republic and the Netherlands to provide satellite communications for a 15-year period. The Armed Forces of the Czech…

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore cooperation in the production of aerostructure components on Wednesday (Sept. 7). The signing of the MoU…

FL Technics Indonesia, a subsidiary of Lithuanian MRO provider FL Technics, has been certified by the Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services of…

NASA's Orion spacecraft will be launched in a few days from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on its mission to the Moon. The Airbus-built European Service Module (ESM) will…

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has selected the A330neo for the carrier’s widebody fleet renewal program. The initial agreements cover the acquisition of 20 A330-900…

Boeing stole Airbus' thunder at the latest edition of the Farnborough Airshow, announcing more new jet orders, but the European plane maker had the last laugh in July. Airbus secured…

Etihad Airways has confirmed its order with Airbus for seven A350F freighters, following its earlier commitment announced at the Singapore Airshow in February 2022, according to an Airbus press release…

Jetstar Airways, Australia’s largest low fares airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group, has taken delivery of its first A321neo. Featuring Jetstar's new livery, the aircraft is…

German airline Condor Flugdienst GmbH has selected the Airbus A320neo family to modernize its Single-Aisle-fleet. The agreement will cover 41 aircraft which will be powered by Pratt & Whitney engines,…

Airbus bounced back in the order competition on the third day of the show bagging a firm order of 56 A320neo Family aircraft from easyJet. The order,  following shareholder approval,…

Curtiss-Wright Corporation has been selected by Airbus to provide custom electric actuation technology for the main deck cargo door on the future Airbus A350F freighter aircraft. The A350F, a variant…

Delta Air Lines on Tuesday firmed up orders for 12 A220-300 aircraft, bringing the carrier' total firm order for A220s to 107 aircraft - 45 A220-100s and 62 A220-300s. The…

Airbus has confirmed signatures for orders for a total of 292 A320 family aircraft from Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines. Once the relevant criteria are met,…

Vallair and UUDS Group, in partnership with Regio Lease and Deucalion Aviation, announced their Airbus A330-300 E Class cargo conversion capability at Vallair’s new mega hangar in Châteauroux, France, Monday…

Airbus has confirmed that the European multinational aerospace company received orders from Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzen Airlines for a total of 292 A320 Family aircraft on…

Honeywell’s Flight Management System (FMS) has been selected by Airbus to meet the air traffic management needs of the future A320, A330 and A350 aircraft. With the new FMS, airline…

Racer, the high-speed compound helicopter that is under development at Airbus Helicopters in Marignane, France, has a landing system that has been developed and qualified by the ANGELA consortium that…

Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft's entry into service is targeted for early 2024. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder…

Vietnamese low-cost carrier (LCC) VietJet is planning to add up to six additional Airbus A330 aircraft to expand its routes to Australia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and other destinations.…

Wizz Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to explore the potential for hydrogen-powered aircraft operations. Wizz Air will analyse the potential for highly efficient, ultra-low-cost hydrogen…

Latvian airline airBaltic recently welcomed its 36th Airbus A220-300 jet. This is the fourth of eight planned A220-300 aircraft deliveries for airBaltic this year and is part of the 50…

Utah-based Breeze Airways has chosen Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) to provide long term material services support for its A220 fleet, including spare parts pooling, multiple on-site stocks, components repairs,…

Airbus sees the Philippines as a growing market for military aircraft, and says is well-positioned to meet the country's defence and maritime security requirements. Countries in the Asia-Pacific region, especially…

BOC Aviation Limited has entered into an agreement with Airbus S.A.S to purchase 80 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft.  All aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2029.  “We…

Etihad Airways, on March 31st., 2022, unveiled its new Airbus A350-1000, registration A6-XWB, on a special inaugural commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris. The aircraft is the first A350…

A routine service test for an Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft on April 1 has ended with a surprising result.   The aircraft, registered as A6-CJE, spent two years in storage…

Airbus Helicopters and Boeing are partnering on the Chinook H-47 to support Germany’s Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH) heavy-lift helicopter requirements. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will build on the existing Chinook…

Airbus held a ceremony celebrating the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) for being the firstA400M operator to achieve more than 10,000 flight hours with the aircraft on the second day…

Airbus Secure Land Communications is promoting its mission-critical collaboration and communication solutions for the maritime and defence industries, including Tactilon Agnet, TACTEAM and Workflowmanagement, at the ongoing show. According to…

Airbus and stc have signed an agreement to explore key areas of cooperation focusing on mission-critical communication solutions. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed during the ongoing World Defense Show…

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has selected Airbus to perform cabin modification for 15 aircraft and expand the material services programme for the airline’s Airbus fleet. PAL is also extending its ‘Flight…

The Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) has inaugurated its fourth A350 Full Flight Simulator (FFS). AATC thus offers more A350 simulator capacity than any other training centre in the world.…

Philippines low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has chosen Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) materials management to provide the component support for its fleet of 16 A330neos. The contract includes parts pooling,…

Further burnishing Singapore’s credentials as an aviation leader in the region, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Changi Airport Group, global industrial gases and engineering company Linde and Airbus…

JetBlue Airways has signed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 30 A220-300 aircraft. This takes the airline’s firm commitment for the A220-300 to 100 aircraft. This latest agreement…

The Asia-Pacific region will require 17,620 new passenger and freighter aircraft by 2040, with nearly 30% of the new jets replacing older less fuel efficient models, Airbus Global Market Forecast…

Airbus has bagged a firm order for 20 A220s from global full-service aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG). The new order announced on the eve of the Singapore airshow, follows…

Airbus has launched a new air-cargo service using its unique BelugaST fleet to offer freight companies and other potential customers a solution to their outsized freight transportation needs. Airbus Beluga…

Airbus signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with the city of Chengdu and Tarmac Aerosave for the development of the first sustainable aircraft “life cycle” service centre in China. The…

Global aerospace powerhouse Airbus has announced that it will hire 6,000 new employees in 2022, as the aerospace industry shows strong signs of recovery post-COVID Airbus says that a quarter…

Airbus, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) have begun studying the feasibility of collaborating on future high-altitude platform…

Airbus has established Airbus Atlantic, a new player in the global aerostructures field. The Airbus subsidiary, officially set up on Jan. 1, will combine the company’s strengths, resources and skills…

BOC Aviation has delivered the last of eight Airbus A320NEO aircraft to IndiGo under a purchase-and-leaseback agreement signed earlier this year. The aircraft will be powered by CFM Leap engines.…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a letter of intent with Airbus to purchase at least seven A350F freighter aircraft. Deliveries are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025.…

Singapore, 10 December 2021 – Airbus has delivered the first ever H160 to Japanese operator All Nippon Helicopter (ANH), heralding a new chapter for this next generation twin-engine helicopter. With…

The Helicopter Company (THC), the only helicopter services provider licensed to operate commercial flights in Saudi Arabia, has signed a second purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters. The company has signed…

ITA Airways, Italy’s new national carrier, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 aircraft, including seven A220s, 11 A320neos and 10 A330neos. The order confirms the Memorandum of…

Airbus is showcasing its growing range of tactical communication systems at the ongoing EDEX. Buoyed by the growing market response for such smart collaboration and communication systems within defence and…

Akwa Ibom state government owned airline in Nigeria, Ibom Air has signed a firm order for ten A220s at the Dubai Airshow. Mfon Udom, the chief Executive Officer of Ibom…

Two new airline customers in Africa have selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support their Airbus fleets: Air Tanzania for its A220s and Uganda Airlines for its A330neos. The…

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) inked a Letter of Intent (LoI) at the air show with Airbus for 25 A220-300s, 55 A321neos, 20 A321XLRs, four A330neos and seven A350Fs. The order…

Two additional Airbus A330 Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft have been formally ordered by the United Arab Emirates Air Force & Air Defence at the ongoing airshow. The latest order…

Over the next 20 years, Airbus forecasts demand for air transport to progressively shift from fleet growth to the accelerated retirement of older, less fuel-efficient aircraft, resulting in a need…

In a significant expansion of its inventory of Used Serviceable Material (USM), GA Telesis (GAT) will disassemble two Boeing 737NG, two Airbus A330-200 and four Airbus A340-600 aircraft. The company's…

Airbus Secure Land Communications is presenting its portfolio of modern hybrid communication and collaboration solutions for smart airports at the Dubai Airshow 2021. Airbus is holding a demo at its…

Northrop Grumman and Airbus Defence and Space, together with seven partners, have set up ASPAARO, the Atlantic Strategic Partnership for Advanced All-domain Resilient Operations. ASPAARO will compete for the Risk…

Christian Venzal has taken over as Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Australia and New Zealand. Venzal will be based in Brisbane, Australia and moves to the region from the…

Scandinavian Airlines has signed a five-year contract with Airbus becoming the latest European operator to go with Airbus' Skywise Health Monitoring (SHM) digital solution. The carrier will apply Airbus' Skywise…

Finnair has selected Airbus's Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its entire A320 Family fleet (35 aircraft), thus becoming the first European FHS customer for an A320 fleet. The airline…

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) on display at the show is indicative of Airbus’ growing success in South Korea. The A330 MRTT…

Global Medical Response (GMR) has ordered 21 Airbus helicopters from the H125, H130 and H135 families, with options to include up to an additional 23 helicopters, bringing the total order…

Mature aircraft asset specialist Vallair, the launch customer of the A321 freighter conversion (A321F), has delivered its third Airbus A321 freighter, bearing serial number 1017. The aircraft follows two Airbus…

Air France has received its first A220-300 from an order for 60 aircraft of the type, the largest A220 order from a European carrier. The aircraft was delivered from Airbus’…

Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co. (GAMECO) has signed a contract with Satair extending its long-term agreement for the Airbus Managed Inventory service. The agreement extends the contract for a multi-year…

India has formally signed the deal to acquire  56 Airbus C295 MW aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force (IAF) legacy AVRO fleet. Under the deal, Airbus will deliver the first…

With the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market beginning to firm up, Airbus on Tuesday announced plans for a new CityAirbus at the inaugural "AirbusSummit on “Pioneering Sustainable Aerospace.” CityAirbus NextGen…

Airbus is showcasing its range of products and services in the defence, space, secure communications and helicopter segments at the DSEI exhibition at Excel, London from Sept. 14-17. The Airbus…

India has decided to buy 56 C-295MW transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The deal is expected to cost about USD2.5 billion. The Cabinet…

The Western Australian Police Force has purchased a second H145 helicopter to strengthen police operations in the region. The WA Police Force the only law enforcement jurisdiction in the southern…

An order for two Airbus A400M aircraft has been placed by the Republic of Kazakhstan, making it the newest operator of the European built tactical airlifter. Airbus is to deliver…

Jet2.com has placed an initial order for 36 A321neos making the airline based in Leeds, United Kingdom, a new Airbus customer and a new Airbus A320neo Family operator. The order…

Delta Air Lines has ordered 30 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft to help meet the airline’s future fleet requirements. The airline is slated to receive the first of its 155 A321neo…

Aircraft lease company BBAM and Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) have signed an agreement for Airbus A320/A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) orders including options. The new orders by BBAM bring the total number of…

British Airways has extended its contract with Lufthansa Technik for Base Maintenance Services for its Airbus A380 aircraft. The contract will run from August next year for more than five…

Volga-Dnepr and Airbus have initiated discussions on a launch program for A350 freighter conversions. A Volga-Dnepr delegation headed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Aleksey Ivanovich Isaikin, held…

BIRD Aerosystems has signed a new contract for the delivery of the SPREOS DIRCM solution and for the certification of BIRD Aerosystems' AMPS-MD on Airbus 320 type aircraft. The advanced…

Air Manas, low-cost operator based in Kyrgyzstan, has selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) for component maintenance services in support of their new A220 leased fleet. As first A220 operator…

Intelsat today announced that the first factory-installed Intelsat 2Ku system has been delivered on an A321neo aircraft. The 2Ku system was installed by Airbus at its factory in Hamburg, Germany…

flyadeal, the low-cost Jeddah-based airline owned by Saudi Arabian Airlines, has taken delivery of a brand new A320neo, the first out of 30 to be delivered in the next 3…

Airbus and the Montreal-based SAF+ Consortium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with major Canadian aviation industry players on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development and production in…

In another significant milestone in the making of the first A321XLR,  Airbus has announced that the nose and front fuselage assembly of the aircraft has started in France, following the earlier…

Airbus space engineers have installed European Space Agency's (ESA) European Robotic Arm (ERA) onto the Russian Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) and it is now ready for its flight to the…

S7 Technics has launched the first automated plant for the production of Airbus aircraft panels in Russia. Floor panels and interior panels of the aircraft cabin will be produced at…

United Airlines has announced the purchase of 270 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft,  the largest combined order in the airline's history and the biggest by an individual carrier in the…

Airbus has bagged an order for 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft from United Airlines.  The new order complements existing orders from United for 50 A321XLR aircraft, bringing the total commitment from…

Airbus has appointed Catherine Jestin as Executive Vice President Digital and Information Management, effective July 1. In the new role, Jestin will join the Executive Committee and report to Guillaume…

The Royal Thai Army will receive an additional Airbus C295 air-lifter, following the placement of a firm order by the Ministry of Defence of Thailand with the European firm. The…

The United States and the European Union have agreed on a five-year truce in their near 17-year conflict over the allegedly unfair subsidies given to Boeing and Airbus. Many of…

Airbus, Safran, Dassault Aviation, ONERA, and the Ministry of Transport will commence joint in-flight research at the end of 2021 to analyze the compatibility of unmixed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)…

Airbus Helicopters is acquiring ZF Luftfahrttechnik as part of its strategy to strengthen its MRO capabilities. The decision also improves the fleet availability of the programs covered by the ZF…

Airbus and Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to explore the joint development of military aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Malaysia.…

Airbus has signed its first Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract with a North American customer. JetBlue has signed a long-term contract for Airbus components maintenance services for its 70 A220…

Aeroflot has taken delivery of its brand-new Airbus A320 with Recaro Aircraft Seating's BL3710 and CL4710 installed in its economy class and business class, respectively. Recaro will fully equip Aeroflot’s…

The European Commission has selected a consortium of companies and research institutes to study the design of the future European quantum communication network, EuroQCI (quantum communication infrastructure). EuroQCI will enable…

Expecting the commercial aircraft market to recover to pre-COVID levels between 2023 and 2025, Airbus has started updating suppliers about its production plans. The company expects the single-aisle segment to…

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo will use CFM International's  LEAP-1A engine to power its fleet of 310 new Airbus A320s, A321s, and A321XLRs. The agreement between the two companies include 620…

Airbus’ manufacturing partner Premium Aerotec has delivered the first fully equipped Rear Centre Tank to Airbus’ major component assembly facility in Hamburg. “It's a major milestone for the A321XLR programme,"…

Recaro Aircraft Seating (Recaro) has integrated its SL3710 and BL3710 into a hybrid layout on TAP Air Portugal’s (TAP) new Airbus fleet. TAP was the first announced customer for SL3710…

With air travel expected to pick up to pre-pandemic levels only by 2023-24, Gulf Air has agreed with both Boeing and Airbus to delay the delivery of currently ordered jets…

SmartLynx Airlines Malta, EU-based specialists in full-service ACMI aircraft leasing solutions, has announced an addition to its Airbus fleet. In addition to the A320 and A321 that are currently operated,…

ST Engineering and Airbus’ joint venture, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), on Thursday announced an order for four Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions from new customer, GTLK Europe. Three of the four…

A flight test campaign for the C295 FITS mission system (COMMOMISS) has been completed by Airbus, which allows it to be remotely operated by ground-based crews. The test aircraft performed standard…

Lufthansa Technik and Airbus are joining hands to offer customers a reversible Cargo-in-Cabin solution to satisfy urgent demand quickly and easily. Finnair is the first airline to modify an Airbus…

With the first A220 of the Air France-KLM Group due to fly at the end of 2021, AFI KLM E&M has developed and launched its A220 maintenance solutions. It was in…

JetBlue and  Pratt & Whitney on Monday celebrated the entry into service of the airline’s first A220 aircraft. The jet is powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. The event…

Airbus is introducing autonomous features to its helicopter Flightlab through a project code-named Vertex. The demonstration of the technologies is expected in 2023. The technologies aim to simplify mission preparation…

Barfield, a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) in the Americas, is the exclusive distributor and warranty repair center for Falgayras’ Wiper Motors operated…

Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A321neo (New Engine Option) aircraft. This is in addition to Delta’s 2017 order of 100 A321neo aircraft. The planes…

The Egyptian Air Force, the largest C295 fleet operator worldwide, has signed a five-year services contract with Airbus for the performance-based support of its fleet, composed of a total of…

Airbus will supply its Tactilon Agnet 500 communication and collaboration platform to Indian mobile network operator BSNL. Airbus will complete the contract in association with its value-added reseller; Arubaito India…

AFI KLM E&M and India‘s IndiGo have signed an agreement to extend their component support contract covering over 350 aircraft. The range of services to be delivered by AFI KLM…

Tigerair Taiwan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.  The airline placed the initial engine order in 2019 and has a…

Malaysia Airlines has extended its Flight Hour Services Components (FHS-C) contract with Airbus for the carrier's A330 and A350 fleets. The agreement was signed in Kuala Lumpur by Malaysia Airlines…

The second of three Airbus A350-900s of the German Ministry of Defense’s Special Air Mission Wing has arrived at Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg for cabin completion. After the first aircraft…

Canada has qualified Airbus  as a bidder for the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project, a procurement process launched to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Airbus A310MRTT (CC-150…

Antavia, which has has won a long-term contract from Airbus to provide wheel and brake maintenance for the Airbus Beluga XL, has received its first wheels and brakes of the…

Airbus delivered a total of 32 aircraft to 20 customers last month, with narrowbodies accounting for most of the deliveries. The plane maker also  secured 11 new orders in February.…

The US and the EU have suspended, for four months,  tariffs imposed on each other as punishment for subsidies provided to rivals Airbus and Boeing. The decision, which came a…

BOC Aviation Limited (“BOC Aviation” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has delivered the final aircraft of a ten new Airbus A320NEO aircraft transaction with Air China.…

BOC Aviation Limited is pleased to announce that it has signed purchase-and-leaseback agreements with InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (“IndiGo”) for eight new Airbus A320NEO aircraft. The aircraft will be powered by…

Recaro Aircraft Seating has extended its contract with Airbus for the delivery of SWIFT economy class seats. The SWIFT program was created to target lessors and airlines that require a…

Airbus and UAE-based Atlas Telecom signed a strategic partnership agreement to combine their local and global expertise and reinforce collaboration among public safety agencies in Abu Dhabi. The cooperation will…

With the Covid-19 pandemic putting  the spotlight on mission-critical solution portfolio for defence and security forces, Airbus is highlighting its capabilities in the field. “Amid the evolving defence market landscape,…

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has inked a contract with Airbus to provide a digital services focus based on Airbus' SmartForce  suite of digital services for the maintenance of…

Airbus is participating in the current International Defense Exhibition and Conference, IDEX 2021, by presenting a portfolio of solutions for the defense and security forces. From its location within Atlas…

When NASA's Perseverance rover lands on the surface of the Red Planet next Thursday, key Airbus technology will be on board. The Mars Environmental Dynamics Analyser (MEDA) meteorological station, designed…

Airbus Helicopters has started in-flight tests on board its Flightlab, a platform-agnostic flying laboratory exclusively dedicated to maturing new technologies. Airbus will use the lab to test technologies that could…

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been inked at the ongoing aero show between Airbus and GMR Group to explore potential synergies in several strategic areas of aviation services, including maintenance, components,…

Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) training is set to receive a fillip in India, courtesy Airbus and Flytech Aviation Academy (FAA). On the opening day of the ongoing Aero India…

Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities in Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), drone  training with Flytech Aviation Academy. The MoU between Airbus and Flytech Aviation…

Airbus has signed a deal for the maintenance of refueling systems on the Royal Australian Air Force's fleet of KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTT). Airbus will provide a “digital service…

With international air travel yet to pick up, Gulf Air is in discussions with Airbus and Boeing to delay delivery of some of the aircraft that it has on order.…

Kuwaiti budget airline Jazeera Airways had taken delivery of its sixth Airbus A320neo jet at Kuwait International Airport. The new aircraft takes the carrier's fleet to 15 aircraft, consisting of…

ST Engineering, Airbus and their joint venture, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), have redelivered an A321P2F (passenger-to-freighter) aircraft to BBAM, a leading aircraft lease management company. This is the first A321P2F redelivery…

The Republic of Mali has made a repeat order for Airbus C295 airlifter military transport aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered in 2021. The financial terms of the contract have…

Airbus Defence & Space and b<>com are joining hands to  develop airborne tactical systems such as drones and  helicopters for fast, easy deployment in theaters of operation or in areas…

BOC Aviation Limited (“BOC Aviation” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has delivered the first two of five new Airbus A321NEO aircraft for lease to Middle East…

Kuwait Airways, the national airline of Kuwait, has received its first two Airbus A330-800 aircraft, out of eight aircraft ordered. The two aircraft join the company's current fleet of Airbus…

Airbus has delivered its first US-assembled A220 aircraft from Mobile, Alabama. The aircraft was delivered to Delta Air Lines. "The delivery of the first US-built A220-300 is a historic moment that…

Airbus delivered 57 jets in September, the most it has delivered in a month in 2020. The total number of aircraft delivered in the first nine months of the year…

Singapore based aircraft leasing company Air Safa has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters for a H125 helicopter with the option to add another one in the future. The…

Airbus Helicopters will deliver six additional H160 helicopters to Milestone Aviation, after the latter agreed to add the new helicopter to its orderbooj. The new helicopters are destined for a…

Airbus  has delivered two new H135 helicopters to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from the production and completion facility in Columbus, Mississippi. The aircraft, along with a third…

Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. All of these concepts rely on hydrogen as a primary power source…

Airbus space engineers are preparing the European ocean satellite "Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich" for its journey to the Vandenberg launch site in California. Next week, the satellite will be loaded…

Donaldson Aerospace & Defence, a division of the Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) has received product manufacturing approval for its A330/A340 Air Purification System (APS). Originally developed in conjunction with…

Airbus Canada has officially transferred the overall A220 material management services offer to Satair, as part of the programme integration into Airbus. Since July, Satair has taken the lead on…

Recaro Aircraft Seating and Airbus leadership recently met at Recaro headquarters to collaborate on ideas to effectively manage the crisis caused by the ongoing pandemic. "Our strong partnership with Airbus…

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of 16 new H125 helicopters uniquely configured for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO). The first helicopter for the…

Arabsat has contracted Airbus to build its new generation telecommunications satellite BADR-8. BADR-8 will replace and increase Arabsat’s capacity and augment its core business at the BADR hotspot 26°E. The…

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has won the first A321LR order for two aircraft from Lufthansa Technik, highlighting the market appeal and versatility of the A320neo Family. The aircraft will be…

Rolls-Royce has announced that it had found cracks on some of its Airbus A350 XWB-84 engines that had undergone  routine examinations after four to five years of service. No abnormal…

Airbus’ 2020 gross orders by July 31 was 369 aircraft with net orders, after cancellations, of 302 aircraft. The company registered four new orders in July. During July, 49 deliveries…

HAECO Xiamen's Airbus A320 part-out capability has been formally approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). HAECO Xiamen,  a member of the HAECO Group, is the only MRO…

Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS) prototype has successfully made its first free flight, completing a ten minute flight at a drone test centre near Aix-en-Provence in the south…

Qatar Airways which has seen its passenger demand pummelled due to COVID-19 has taken the decision to ground its fleet of Airbus A380s. The carrier will keep its A380 aircraft…

Airbus Helicopters marks 6 decades of its partnership with Japan, which began when predecessor Sud Aviation entered into an exclusive distributorship agreement with Nozaki & Co., Ltd. in Japan in…

Airbus Helicopters is making a bid for an Australian requirement for new helicopters to support the Australian Defence Force’s Special Operations under Project LAND 2097 Phase 4. The Commonwealth of…

MAC Aero Interiors, a subsidiary of Magnetic MRO, has received approval from Airbus to start producing interior elements for Airbus aircraft in its production facility located in Tallinn, Estonia. MAC…

Prometheus 1, a next generation retaskable software defined radio payload, developed by Airbus, is to be launched on 3 July, on the Faraday-1 cubeSat from New Zealand. The Faraday-1 mission…

China Express has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. The delivery brings the China Express total fleet to a milestone 50…

More jobs could be on the line as Airbus expects production to be down 40% this year and the next due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. “For the…

Airbus has been awarded a contract for the development, supply and integration of 115 Eurofighter ESCAN Radars for the German and Spanish Eurofighter fleet. It marks the so far largest…

Airbus, acting as the main contractor within the industrial Pilot Synthetic Training System (PSTS) consortium, has been awarded two contracts to extend the Eurofighter PSTS at the Main Operating Base…

Airbus will extend staff furloughs in various company sectors in both the U.K. and Spain, as the ongoing pandemic continues to wreak havoc. In the UK, about 2,200 Airbus workers…

Airbus Defence and Space has won the next phase of the study contract (Advanced B2) from the European Space Agency (ESA) for the advanced Sample Fetch Rover which will be…

Emirates Airbus A380 A6-EDB was spotted in an all-white livery at Dubai International Airport. The aircraft joined the airline fleet on October 24, 2008, six months after its first test flight.…

The French government unveiled a string of measures, totaling 15 billion euros ($17 billion), as a rescue plan to preserve hundreds of thousands of jobs and shore up the manufacturer…

Airbus has named Anand Stanley as President Airbus Asia-Pacific, effective 1 July 2020. Based in Singapore, Anand Stanley will lead the strategy and future positioning of Airbus and its divisions…

The Airbus A400M new generation airlifter has successfully achieved certification of the simultaneous paratrooper dispatch capability and completed the full industrial development of the type’s paratrooping deployment capacity, with a…

With heightened concerns on safety stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Airbus is working to ensure that passengers experience a safe return to air travel. The company is actively engaged…

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with Airbus for the construction of the third European Service Module (ESM) for Orion, the American crewed spacecraft. The contract is…

Airbus is preparing for permanent job cuts after warning unions that it needs to rein in production amid a collapse in demand, Bloomberg News has reported. The number of positions to…

In the frame of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), Airbus and Bonn, Germany-based Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE have created an independent panel of experts…

Airbus has won the new satellite communications framework contract for military and civil missions of the European Union and its member states. This four-year framework contract was awarded by the…

Airbus and Xenesis have signed a contract for a payload slot on the International Space Station (ISS) Bartolomeo platform for the demonstration of their Xen-Hub optical communication space terminal. The…

Airbus and Koniku Inc. have made a significant step forward in the co-development of a solution for aircraft and airport security operations, by extending research activities to include biological hazard…

Airbus on Wednesday posted a 49 per cent slump in first-quarter core profit. The planemaker consumed an unprecedented €8 billion of cash in the first quarter as chief executive officer…

Airbus and Rolls Royce have shelved their hybrid-electric plane project, announcing that work on the E-Fan X will cease. The aircraft was a part of a project between Airbus and…

The low-cost carrier of Malaysia, which is one of Europe's top five corporate export customers, will not be taking any further deliveries of the Airbus jets this year. The airline…

Thai Airways International Pclhas decided to press on with a project to build a US$339 million to build a new MRO facility at Thailand’s U-Tapao airport, after its JV partner…

Airbus has decided to furlough 3,200 of its staff based at its plant in Broughton, Wales, which is responsible for the manufacture of wings. The employees will be able to…

Airbus Chief executive Guillaume Faury told employees in a letter that the company is rapidly “bleeding cash”, which threatens the manufacturer’s existence, reported Bloomberg. Emphasizing on the need to quickly…

With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting demand for new aircraft, Airbus has decided to delay ramping up the increase in production of is Canada-based A220 narrow-body jet until next year. The…

The French Space Agency (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales, CNES) has recently signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the development and manufacture of the thermal infrared instrument for…

Airbus has achieved the first ever fully automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) operation with a boom system. The flight test campaign, conducted earlier in the year over the Atlantic Ocean, involved…

Airbus, which has temporarily stopped commercial aircraft production and assembly activity at its German sites in Bremen and Stade, has paused production at its A220/A320 manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama…

After a strong commercial and industrial performance at the beginning of the year, Airbus has revised its production rates downwards to adapt to the new Coronavirus market environment. In Q1…

The Lufthansa Group has announced that it will retire six of its Airbus A380 aircraft with immediate effect. The move has been directly attributed to the current pit of travel…

Airbus is continuing to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the Airbus home countries, namely France,…

The majority of Airbus sites in Spain have joined forces to produce 3D printed visor frames, providing healthcare personnel with individual protection equipment in the fight against Covid-19. More than…

The Spanish Government announced new measures on 29 March in the fight against COVID-19. These measures are taking effect between Monday 30 March and Thursday 9 April inclusive and restrict…

Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and United Kingdom health systems in support of the…

Even while securing business continuity, Airbus has been taking stringent measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its workforce during the current COVID-19 outbreak. On March 23, production resumed…

An Airbus A400M airlifter has performed an air-bridge between Toulouse and Madrid in order to deliver critically-needed mask supplies to the Spanish health system. The aircraft, known as MSN56 and…

Airbus SE announced that it expects production and assembly work to partially resume in France and Spain on Monday, 23 March following health and safety checks after the implementation of…

Airbus SE said on Tuesday that it continues to closely monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 virus across the globe and is constantly assessing the situation, the impact on employees,…

Magnetic MRO and Airbus have signed a long-term airframe maintenance agreement for the support and maintenance of Airbus family aircraft. “The Total Technical Care is not only about the quality…

Air Astana continues to modernise its fleet with the delivery of the second Airbus A321LR under an operating lease agreement covering five aircraft with Air Lease Corporation of the United…

Airbus Helicopters has appointed Thomas Hundt Executive Vice-President Finance and Member of the Executive Committee of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 March 2020. Previously, he served as Senior Vice-President of Performance…

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft at a delivery ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. It is the first of 25 A320neo Family aircraft ordered…

Airbus SE, the Government of Québec and  Bombardier Inc. have agreed upon a new ownership structure for the A220 programme, whereby Bombardier transferred its remaining shares in Airbus Canada Limited…

Airbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enable Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in Singapore. The MOU was signed on the…

On day 2 of the Singapore Airshow 2020 Airbus and Singapore announced a collaboration on the development of the A330 SMART Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for the Republic of…

Airbus on Tuesday unveiled a curvaceous aircraft design that blends wing and body at the Singapore Airshow 2020. MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) with…

Korean Air has picked Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power its future fleet of up to 50 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft are expected to begin delivery in 2021.…

Airbus is showcasing for the first time a model of Maveric, a new flying demonstrator, with a disruptive aircraft configuration besides its latest products, services and innovations in the commercial…

Global aerospace major Airbus is showcasing its latest military products and defence technologies at the show. Airbus is demonstrating its “capabilities and commitment” to help kick-start a defence industrial base…

Airbus Helicopters concluded Heli-Expo 2020 with 38 orders, as well as 20 retrofits for the new five-bladed H145. German air rescue and ambulance provider DRF Luftrettung placed an order for…

Airbus CyberSecurity and Amossys will have signed a partnership agreement at the International Cybersecurity Forum (FIC) in Lille. The partnership between the major industrial cyber security services supplier and the…

Airbus has announced the first successful first wet contacts with the C295 during an air-to-air (AAR) tanker flight test campaign. The wet contacts took place in January 2020 over Seville,…

Airbus Helicopters added 250 helicopters to HCare Smart and Infinite contracts in 2019, increasing to 2,250 the number of aircraft now covered by a global HCare material management contract. This…

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) will enhance its patrol and surveillance capabilities with the addition of 16 new Airbus H125 helicopters. The new aircraft…

The US agency will use the aircraft for security during rocket launches, emergency medical services and qualified personnel transport. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has placed an order…

In 2019, Airbus CyberSecurity won five new contracts with major groups or organisations in the industrial, finance and institutional sectors, some of which are operators of essential services (OIV -…

The Bartolomeo platform from Airbus gives new opportunities for research on the International Space Station (ISS). The European Space Agency ESA has now firmly booked a payload slot for a…

Airbus Helicopters will be showcasing its civil range of helicopters at Heli-Expo 2020, which runs from 28-30 January at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Centre-stage on booth 3432 will…

Following its strategy to keep its overall production system at the leading edge of technology and to increase industrial capacity and flexibility, Airbus has decided to create new A321 production…

Laurence Petiard has been appointed Head of External Communications for Airbus Helicopters, effective January 2020. In this new role, she will be in charge of coordinating Airbus Helicopters’ media relations,…

Airbus has successfully performed the first fully automatic vision-based take-off using an Airbus Family test aircraft at Toulouse-Blagnac airport. The test crew comprising of two pilots, two flight test engineers…

Triumph Group, Inc. announced that it has been selected by Airbus to supply uplocks for the main landing gear and nose landing gear for its latest A321XLR single aisle aircraft.…

The BelugaXL has entered into service, providing Airbus with 30 per cent extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft programmes. The aircraft, which…

Continuing its outreach to develop the innovation ecosystem in India, Airbus has signed a contract with Bengaluru-based startup Traxof Technologies to automate the talent acquisition process for Airbus’ Information Management…

Airbus announced that, as part of its plan to produce 63 A320 Family aircraft per month in 2021, the company will expand its industrial footprint in the US by increasing…

The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition, the first offering from the recently-announced partnership between Aston Martin Lagonda and Airbus Corporate Helicopters, was revealed at Courchevel in the French Alps. This stylish…

Air France-KLM Group has confirmed its order for 60 Airbus A220-300s. The aircraft will all be operated by Air France and will replace its fleet of single-aisle A318 and A319.…

Joramco, the Amman based MRO and the engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE),  has extended its United Arab Emirates approval, the GCAA, to include the Boeing 777 and the…

Ireland’s Department of Defence has announced the acquisition of two Airbus C295 medium airlifters in a maritime surveillance configuration. With this new order, the Irish Air Corps will become the…

The first A220-300 for Air Canada has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel A220 final assembly line in Canada. The first of 45 aircraft for Air Canada…

A Mukilteo-based robotics supplier that's made manufacturing systems for the 787 Dreamliner, 777 and 747 aircraft programs was just acquired by Boeing rival — Airbus. The move deepens Airbus’ commitment…

The Ministry of Defence of Burkina Faso has placed a firm order for one Airbus C295 military airlifter. As part of its 2018-2022 Military Acquisition Law, the Burkina Faso Air…

Aston Martin Lagonda and Airbus Corporate Helicopters revealed a new partnership that brings together the best of automotive and aeronautical design. For the past 12 months designers from both brands…

Kellstrom Aerospace, a global aftermarket leader in aircraft lifecycle solutions, has acquired an Airbus A320-232 MSN 1648. The 1994 A320 aircraft was acquired from Castlelake L.P. The airframe is currently…

United Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft as it begins to phase out older models and launches an expansion of transatlantic routes from its key…

Airbus Helicopters and OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement / Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) have signed a tri-lateral Global Support Contract aimed at boosting the availability rate…

Air Corsica, the airline company based on the Island of Corsica, has taken delivery of its first of two Airbus A320neo aircraft on lease from ICBC Leasing. With this delivery,…

Airbus celebrated the 100th A220 aircraft produced for a customer during a ceremony at the aircraft programme’s headquarters in Mirabel, Canada. The aircraft, an A220-300, destined for Riga, Latvia-based airBaltic, features…

Scandinavian carrier SAS has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the newest operator of this latest generation, highly efficient wide-body aircraft. The airline has a total of eight A350-900…

The National Cybersecurity Agency of France, ANSSI, has qualified the Airbus CyberSecurity SOC (Security Operations Centre) in Elancourt, France, at PDIS (Prestataire de Détection d'Incidents de Sécurité - Security Incident…

Airbus Helicopters and its partner Heli-Union have signed a global support contract for the Cougar and Caracal helicopters in service in the French Army and Air Force. This agreement signed…

Airlift has taken the delivery of its first H145 helicopter, becoming the first operator of this model in Greece. The twin-engine helicopter will be mainly dedicated to VIP transfers, but…

Airbus, ESA and Eutelsat have presented the new ground breaking multibeam active antenna payload today at Airbus in Madrid. Airbus’ ELSA+ (ELectronically Steerable Antenna+) is a first for commercial satellite…

MBDA has signed an agreement to purchase GDI Simulation from Airbus with closing subject to regulatory closing conditions. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed. GDI Simulation is one…

Albeit weighed down by the crashes, ensuing safety concerns and the grounding of its fleet of roughly 400 jets around the world, Boeing managed to reach Day 3 of the…

Airbus is showcasing its range of defence, space, and helicopter products and services at the ongoing show. Over the last decades, Airbus has developed a successful cooperation with Thailand and…

easyJet has exercised purchase rights to increase its fleet of A320neos by 12 new aircraft. The agreement takes the carrier’s total order for the A320neo Family to 159 aircraft and…

The BelugaXL has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for entry-into-service by early 2020. The aircraft is an integral part of Airbus’…

At the International Fighter Conference in Berlin Airbus and its partners introduced for the first time concrete details of the new Eurofighter electronic combat role (ECR) concept. This role will…

The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 unmanned aerial system has performed its first flight at a drone test centre near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France. The VSR700 performed several…

One of the key developments by Airbus is CIDS (Cabin Intercommunication Data System), which allows cabin crew to simply manage all cabin functions via easy-to-use centralised interfaces. Airbus introduced the…

Air Canada’s first Airbus A220 was unveiled when it rolled out of the painting hangar at the A220 final assembly line in Mirabel. In December, Air Canada will become the…

A multi drone combined flight tracked by a fleet management station was successfully tested at the E-Valley Park, on the site of the former Cambrai airbase in northern France as…

Airbus and China are strengthening their long-standing partnership as both sides commit to a further deepening and broadening of cooperation in the aviation industry. A Memorandum of Understanding on the…

Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with US based Amprius Inc’s current equity funding. This financing will further boost the development of new generation batteries based on Silicon Nanowire Anode…

New age-carrier Vietjet and aircraft manufacturer Airbus signed a contract for 20 brand-new A321XLR aircraft on 31 October 2019. The deal took place in Toulouse (France) and will make Vietjet…

Airbus has launched an extensive tour of the Pacific region to showcase the A220, its latest family member. The aircraft being used for the tour is an A220-300 leased from Latvia’s airBaltic, which…

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Airbus Defence and Space signed a Statement of Intent on their common interest to use the Bartolomeo external platform for a limited number of…

Volotea, the Barcelona-based airline, has chosen Airbus to train all its pilots following the signature of an exclusive five-year contract. The training, which will commence in January 2020, includes Type-Rating…

Airbus and HAROPA-Port of Le Havre have signed an industrial and a distribution agreement relating to a joint software solution based on the Airbus VTS (Vessel Traffic Services) product family…

Solar Orbiter, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) flagship mission to study the Sun has completed all tests and is set to be flown to Cape Canaveral ready for its launch…

TIBA-1, the communications satellite for the Government of Egypt developed by Airbus and Thales Alenia Space (TAS) left the Airbus Defence and Space clean rooms in Toulouse. The spacecraft was…

CHEOPS (CHaracterising ExOPlanet Satellite), built by Airbus in Madrid was loaded into the freighter aircraft that flew it today to Kourou, French Guiana. After arrival, the spacecraft will be prepared…

Airbus and Delta Air Lines are forming a digital alliance to develop new predictive maintenance and health-monitoring solutions for airline customers worldwide from 2020. To be accessed via a unified…

Turkish Technic and Satair have signed a strategic General Terms Agreement (GTA) to facilitate further business growth between the two entities. Under this agreement, Satair will support Turkish Technic with…

Airbus has delivered the 1,000th A320neo Family aircraft. The aircraft, an A321neo produced in Hamburg, Germany, was delivered to Indian airline IndiGo. IndiGo is the world’s biggest customer for the A320neo…

Airbus CyberSecurity and Thales, two European leaders in cybersecurity, have signed a partnership agreement to offer a unique solution against cyber attacks.  The solution will combine the file analysis system…

European airframer Airbus is putting up a strong show at the ongoing ADEX, where it is showcasing a wide range of products, services and strong industrial partnerships, covering commercial air-…

The first Airbus C295, purchased by the Government of Canada for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement (FWSAR) programme, rolled out of the…

Air Greenland has ordered two Airbus H225 heavy helicopters to support its bid to win its home country’s search and rescue (SAR) contract. Under the terms of a firm contract…

Airbus has inaugurated its highly automated fuselage structure assembly line for A320 Family aircraft in Hamburg. With a special focus on manufacturing longer sections for the A321LR, the new facility…

Airbus has signed a cooperation agreement with Alibaba Cloud, the data intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, to cooperate on developing a Skywise Data Centre in China. Skywise is Airbus’ open…

Air France has taken delivery of its first A350-900 wide-body aircraft. The first jet out of a total order of 28 was handed over to Anne Rigail, Air France Chief Executive…

Airbus Services has launched a new Structure Training offer focusing on composite materials that is now available for customers worldwide. New generation aircraft featuring advanced materials require new skills for…

Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has signed a long-term contract to partner with Airbus for their Flight Hour Services - Tailored…

Pratt & Whitney, Airbus and JetBlue Airways have celebrated the entry into service of JetBlue's A321neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. The event was commemorated on Sept.…

Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s leading carrier, has taken delivery of the first of seven Airbus A321LR (long range) aircraft under an operating lease agreement with Air Lease Corporation of the United…

Airbus has won a design study from the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to develop the technologies for a cluster of ultra-high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites for…

Airbus has commenced in-flight trials of IoT connected cabin technologies on board an A350-900 Flight Lab aircraft – to be shortly revealed to customers. In doing so, Airbus becomes the…

The Airbus Foundation, in collaboration with the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs’ Crisis and Support Centre is supporting Bolivia’s efforts against the severe fires currently affecting the country.…

Airbus and Telespazio (Leonardo/Thales) have set up a partnership to market military telecommunications services using the future Syracuse IV satellites. This partnership will lead to the creation of France’s leading private…

EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first of 12 A220-300 aircraft on order, becoming the first A220 operator based in the Middle East and North African region, and the sixth…

Airbus reaffirms its commitment to its long-term strategic partnership with China’s aviation industry, and has signed new agreement with AVIC to deepen industrial cooperation on Airbus single-aisle production. The agreement…

Hi Fly, the privately-owned Portuguese wet lease specialist operating an exclusive all-Airbus fleet, has taken delivery of a new A330neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation. The aircraft is configured…

Airbus has completed the ocean satellite ‘Copernicus Sentinel-6A’, and is now sending it on its first journey. Its destination - Ottobrunn near Munich in Germany, where over the next six…

Austria-based FACC has been commissioned by Bombardier Aviation to manufacture radomes for the Airbus A220, in addition to the Bombardier Challenger and Global business jet families. Deliveries for the A220…

Airbus announced plans to develop further its industrial presence in Malaysia with three new initiatives. These include the expansion of Airbus’ wholly-owned maintenance facility, Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE); the establishment…

AirAsia X, the long haul unit of the AirAsia Group, has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft, worth a total catalogue…

Airbus Helicopters is offering a cost-effective approach for taking the Tiger platform beyond 2040, in response to the Commonwealth of Australia’s (CoA) Request for Information (RFI) for the Project LAND4503…

Airbus Helicopters as prime contractor will work together with Dresden-based Elbe Flugzeugwerke to maintain the German Armed Forces’ (Bundeswehr’s) NH90 fleet. Airbus and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology…

Japan Airlines is using Mobil Jet Oil 387 in its new Airbus A350 aircraft scheduled to take flight in September. The synthetic high performance capability turbine engine oil is used…

One of the key instruments on the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ExoMars rover, the Panoramic Camera (PanCam) has been fitted and integrated in the Airbus bio-burden cleanroom in Stevenage. Designed…

Lufthansa Technik Malta has received German Federal Aviation Office (LBA) approval to carry out all overhaul work on the Airbus A350-1000. The recent certification amends the approval to perform overhaul…

Airbus has officially begun manufacturing the A220 in the US. The first team of A220 production workers began work at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama-based production facility following their recent return from…

Airbus has delivered two H145 helicopters to the New Zealand Helicopter Emergency Medical Services. Airbus Australia Pacific Managing Director Andrew Mathewson said these were the first two H145 helicopters in…

Airbus is extending further its extensive footprint in Malaysia with the opening of a new regional helicopter completion and delivery centre (CDC) at its Subang facility.  The new CDC will…

Airbus Defence and Space has appointed Julian Whitehead Executive Vice-President Global Business and Strategic Programmes, effective 1 October 2019. Currently, he is serving as Executive Vice-President Finance for the division…

Scoot announced the introduction of 16 brand-new A321neo aircraft into its fleet. The first aircraft, named “Wings of Change”, will be delivered in the last quarter of 2020 and will…

An Airbus A220-300 flight test aircraft will visit six Asian destinations as part of a demonstration tour across the region. After a stopover at Seoul’s Incheon Airport the aircraft heads to…

Airbus Helicopters has secured an ACH160 order from an undisclosed new customer in the Philippines, launching this new model in the Southeast Asia and Pacific region. It will be used…

Airbus Helicopters has strengthened its footprint in Italy with the acquisition of its distributor and 50-year partner Aersud Elicotteri. Headquartered in the North of Italy, near the city of Verona,…

Airbus Helicopters is implementing a new Executive Committee on 1 September 2019 with the goal of simplifying and strengthening cross-function collaboration within the company. “The simplification of our organisation aims…

The French Space Agency (CNES) has awarded the CO3D (Constellation Optique 3D) contract to Airbus. Under this agreement, Airbus will deliver a global high-resolution Digital Surface Model (DSM). Following launch,…

French MRO Sabena technics, has been granted by the DSAé the EMAR (European Military Aviation Requirements) approval to perform base maintenance operations on the Airbus A330 MRTT. With the approval,…

Airbus announced that Romain Trapp has been appointed President of Airbus Helicopters Inc., and Head of the North America Region for helicopters. He succeeds Chris Emerson, who is assuming the…

Airbus has appointed Chris Emerson President of Airbus Defense and Space Inc., a subsidiary of Airbus Americas, effective 1 July 2019. Emerson previously served as President of Airbus Helicopters Inc.…

Airbus has signed the new A400M Global Support Step 2 contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation), which manages the multinational programme on behalf of the Launch Customer Nations…

Airbus Helicopters has awarded a prestigious prize for innovation to Cobham Aerospace Communications for their integrated antenna technology. The award-winning design integrates multiple antenna functions within the fuselage’s composite in…

Six months after Airbus and Lockheed Martin signed a Memorandum of Agreement to work with each other to meet the aerial refueling needs of the U.S. Air Force, senior executives…

Airbus stole the limelight from Boeing and took home most of the orders, as was expected in the light of the worldwide grounding of the Max 737 aircraft, but the…

Airbus Helicopters and Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) have declared their common intention to extend the aftersales support of all Airbus helicopters operated by Thailand’s military and government agencies. Under this agreement,…

Airbus has successfully concluded a deal with American Airlines at the ongoing air show that will see the US carrier acquire 50 of the new longer-range jetliners. The A321XLR is…

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines based carrier, announced that it has ordered 31 next-generation aircraft from Airbus. The investment accelerates the carrier’s plan to introduce more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly aircraft to…

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) in collaboration with Airbus Services has recently completed the first of 14 A380 full-cabin retrofits for Singapore Airlines (SIA). This extensive retrofit programme, which was announced…

Airbus and AirAsia have unveiled the first A330neo for the AirAsia Group at the Paris Air Show. The aircraft will be delivered via lessor Avolon in the coming weeks for…

Airbus stole the limelight on day one of the Paris Air Show by launching the A321XLR, a much-awaited long-range, single-aisle airliner. The company also announced that it would be selling…

Airbus has successfully completed a flight demonstration of a connected airborne battlespace scenario, centred on a MRTT aircraft. The test was carried out as part of the development of Airbus’…

Airbus Helicopters is displaying a full-scale mock-up of its new H160M military rotorcraft, marking the first public display of the new type. The new rotorcraft which has been selected as…

Airbus has successfully completed a flight demonstration of a connected airborne battlespace scenario, centred on a MRTT aircraft. The test was carried out as part of the development of Airbus’…

United Airlines has become the latest U.S. airline to connect to Airbus’ open-data platform, Skywise. United will leverage Skywise to enhance all aspects of its maintenance and engineering operations on…

Jat Tehnika’s aircraft maintenance center in Belgrade, Serbia, is planning to train its staff to maintain Boeing 737 MAXs, the Airbus A320neo family and Sukhoi SSJ-100 Superjets, according to Radoslav…

Airbus has this week delivered the first of two new H130 helicopters to be deployed by Far North Queensland tourism operator, Nautilus Aviation’s new partnership with the Quicksilver Group, based…

The Spanish Air Force has become the first air force worldwide to support the development of Airbus’ drone and augmented reality-based maintenance inspection services, with the aim of drastically reducing…

Airbus Helicopters and the Hungarian Government have selected the town of Gyula in the Békés County as the site for a new aerospace enterprise in Hungary. Gyula is located in…

Airbus has launched a global campaign celebrating the company’s 50 year anniversary, showcasing key moments of pioneering progress throughout the past five decades. The campaign began by marking 50 years…

Air New Zealand has ordered eight new Boeing 787-10 aircraft, to replace its aging fleet of Boeing 777-200s and potentially make it possible for the carrier to fly non-stop to…

Delta Air Lines took delivery of its first A330-900, one of 35 A330neos the Atlanta, Georgia-based airline has on order. Delta was the launch customer for the A330-900, ordering 25…

Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SAS Scandinavian Airlines for hybrid and electric aircraft eco-system and infrastructure requirements research. The MoU was signed by Grazia Vittadini, Chief…

Airbus celebrated the delivery of its 12,000th aircraft ever in its 50-year history. The aircraft was an A220-100, assembled in Mirabel, Canada and handed over to US-based Delta Air Lines.…

Airbus Defence and Space revealed the winners of its best in class awards with an official ceremony at its 5th Supplier Conference. The four winners Mercury Systems, Airgrup S.L., All System…

Airbus SE has appointed Antoine Bouvier, 59, Head of Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions and Public Affairs, effective 1 June 2019. In this position, he will report to Guillaume Faury, Chief…

Airbus has been selected by MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”), the leading Malaysian operator, to build MEASAT-3d, a new multimission telecommunications satellite to replace capacity and augment its core business in…

Airbus is showcasing a scale model of the A330 MRTT - the new generation strategic tanker/transport aircraft which is also combat proven.  The large 111 tonnes basic fuel capacity of…

Pratt & Whitney and Air Macau have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. The delivery was celebrated during a…

The first ACJ319neo successfully completed a  16-hr and 10-min test flight on 26th April, setting a new record for the longest A320 Family flight by an Airbus crew. It flew…

oThe Airbus Foundation will collaborate with Fondo Unido-United Way México to bring to the country the Flying Challenge, a youth activity and mentoring program that helps raise awareness about aerospace,…

During the Famex Airshow 2019 in Santa Lucía, Airbus recognized Escuela de Aviación México (EAM) for their collaboration over the past 10 years in facilitating ab initio pilot programs for…

Airbus has recognized the Mexican National Defence (SEDENA) and the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) for their commitment to the local population, in the context of the application of the country’s emergency…

Airbus is showcasing its single-engine H125 and H130 helicopters and a twin-engine of the H145 family at the ongoing show. “The multi-mission capacity of the H125 and H145 are perfectly…

China’s State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC) has taken delivery of one heavy twin-engine Airbus H215 helicopter – a member of the mission-proven Super Puma family – becoming the launch…

Airbus SE has appointed Jean-Marc Nasr, 57, Executive Vice President Space Systems within the Airbus Defence and Space division. Nasr will assume his new duties on 1 June 2019 and succeeds Nicolas…

Airbus Helicopters has expanded its industrial footprint and partnership with China with the opening of the H135 final assembly line in Qingdao. The factory is the first helicopter FAL built…

Airbus has appointed Julie Kitcher as Executive Vice-President Communications and Corporate Affairs, effective immediately. In this role, she joins the Airbus Executive Committee leading all external and internal communication activities,…

Airbus SE shareholders passed all resolutions at its 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the appointment of Guillaume Faury as an Executive Member of the Board of Directors for three years. At…

Airbus Helicopters is making Malaysia its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub in Southeast Asia following the integration of its Subang facility with its network of MRO facilities in the…

Saft Skyzen batteries that enable maintenance intervals to be doubled are now in service on the Airbus A320 aircraft Family. The Skyzen™ batteries are the latest development in Saft’s ULM®…

Airbus, in cooperation with Safran, has won the 2019 Crystal Cabin Award in the story_category Cabin Concepts. The Lower Deck Pax Experience Modules consists of enabling extension of passengers’ space…

Airbus has extended its Airspace Customer Definition Centre (CDC) at its Airbus site in Hamburg, Germany for cross-programme cabin customization by now including the A320 and A330 programmes – to…

Airbus Helicopters is supporting the Icelandic Coast Guard (ICG) with the entry into service of two Airbus H225 heavy search and rescue (SAR) helicopters as the first step in a…

Airbus SE secured a US$35 billion jet deal from China during a state visit by President Xi Jinping to the French capital, dealing a fresh blow to Boeing Co.as it grapples with…

European airframer Airbus considers Malaysia as a strategic market and is showcasing its range of offerings being used by the Malaysian military in addition to commercial aircraft operated by Malaysian…

Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has taken delivery of its first A380 at a special ceremony in Toulouse, becoming the 15th operator of the world’s largest passenger aircraft. The delivery…

Airbus has begun shore-to-ship trials in Singapore with its Skyways parcel delivery drone. This marks the first-time drone technology has been deployed in real port conditions to deliver a variety…

C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP) is pleased to announce it will soon change its name to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership.   The new name reflects the majority interest of Airbus…

The Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia may hit the planemaker’s future orders as mounting safety concerns prompt airlines to reconsider plans to purchase the jetliner. Indonesia’s Lion Air, one…

Lufthansa has ordered 20 Boeing 787-9 and 20 additional Airbus A350-900 long-haul planes to replace its older four-engine aircraft as it seeks to boost the fuel efficiency of its fleet,…

Airbus has delivered the first *FANS-C-equipped A320 aircraft to easyJet. In the framework of Europe’s SESAR Air Traffic Management (ATM) research programme, this aircraft – and others to follow –…

The AirBusiness Academy and the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on delivering aviation education and management training programmes for students…

By Arie Egozi The expected initiative of Lockheed Martin and Airbus to offer the A-330 as the next aerial refueling aircraft of the Israeli air force (IAF), has been discussed…

Airbus Helicopters wrapped up the 2019 edition of Heli-Expo with 43 orders from worldwide customers announced for the whole Airbus civil product range - H125, H130, H135, H145, H160, H175…

Airbus Helicopters has signed partnerships with two new MRO software providers – Aircraft Maintenance Systems and Lundin Software – that will enable their maintenance information systems (MIS) to be connected…

Airbus has signed an order for an ACH160 with an undisclosed Canadian customer.  The customer, who is said to have vast experience in corporate aviation, has opted for the aircraft…

Airbus Helicopters is unveiling a new version of its best-selling H145 light twin-engine helicopter at Heli-Expo 2019 in Atlanta. This latest upgrade brings a new, innovative five-bladed rotor to the…

Airbus SE is looking at assembling its newest A330neo wide-body jet in China as part of a bid to win orders for the plane in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation…

In order to meet the high market demand for cadet pilot training in Europe – 94,000 new pilots over the next 20 years (as per its global market forecast 2018-2037)…

Airbus has successfully completed the certification flight tests for the A400M Cargo Hold Tanks (CHT) refueling unit, taking a new step towards the full certification of the aircraft for air-to-air…

Sri Lankan Airlines and Go Air have signed agreements with Airbus to benefit from the manufacturer’s cloud-based platform Skywise Core.   Go Air, first Indian customer on Skywise, will use…

The Brazilian Navy has ordered three H135 light twin-engine helicopters to be operated by the 1st General Purpose Helicopter Squadron (HU-1). The aircraft will be dedicated to a wide range of…

Airbus inaugurated its Innovation Centre in China at an office opening ceremony in Shenzhen, China.   Airbus China Innovation Centre has been operating since early 2018 and currently focuses on…

Japan Airlines (JAL), which will soon operate the A350 XWB, has signed a  operator has signed a Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract with Airbus. The contract between Airbus and JAL is…

Airbus Helicopters announced the delivery of another H145 helicopter to an Indian customer at the ongoing Aero India.   The helicopter was delivered to Mumbai based Heligo Charters Private Limited…

Airbus confirms the growing success of its Flight Hour Services (FHS) business in Japan with a new contract from soon-to-be A350 XWB operator Japan Airlines (JAL). Airbus is welcoming JAL…

Etihad Airways cut its A350 order by 42 aircraft, leaving the airline with 20 A350-1000s in the backlog. It also cut down on order for Boeing 777-9 aircraft from 25…

Airbus is ending the A380 program. The European aircraft manufacturer announced plans to scrap production of the superjumbo after its biggest customer, Emirates, and a handful of remaining buyers receive…

From flying and static displays of its best-in-class products to showcasing its cutting-edge aerospace services, Airbus has planned one of its biggest-ever participations at Aero India, to be held in…

Qantas, the Australian carrier, has formally canceled a longstanding 2006 order for eight Airbus A380 airplanes, further adding to the future of the four-engined A380. The airline, however, declined to…

France and Germany have awarded the first-ever contract – a Joint Concept Study (JCS) – to Dassault Aviation and Airbus for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program. The starting date for…

Latvia’s airBaltic has announced plans for in-house base maintenance capabilities for the Airbus A220-300. The move is part of the airline's strategy that will see it completely reshape its fleet…

Airbus and Dassault Systèmes have signed a five-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to cooperate on the implementation of collaborative 3D design, engineering, manufacturing, simulation and intelligence applications.  Under the MOA,…

Airbus has announced a global partnership with Air Race E, the world’s first electric airplane race set to launch its inaugural series in 2020.   Airbus is the Official Founding…

Alain Flourens, 61, currently Head of Engineering for Airbus Helicopters, has been appointed Head of Industry for Airbus Helicopters, following Christian Cornille’s departure from Airbus.   Alain will be replaced…

Airbus and Thailand’s Civil Aviation Training Center (CATC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on projects to develop and implement maintenance training and pilot training courses in…

Airbus Helicopters delivered 356 rotorcraft and logged gross orders for 413 helicopters in 2018 (up from 350 gross orders in 2017), maintaining its lead in the civil & parapublic market…

Airbus has launched a global competition in quantum computing, inviting experts to propose and develop solutions, for complex optimisation and modelisation across the full aircraft life-cycle, using newly available computing…

Airbus’ manufacturing growth in the United States advanced another step in Mobile, Alabama, as construction of the company’s A220 Manufacturing Facility was officially launched.   The assembly line will satisfy…

Delta Air Lines has ordered 15 additional A220 aircraft, bringing to 90 the total number of the new generation, highly fuel-efficient jetliners the world’s second-largest airline has on order. The…

Airbus has appointed Jean-Marc Nasr as President Asia-Pacific, effective 1 January 2019.   Based in Singapore, Jean-Marc Nasr will be responsible for Airbus’ overall strategy, industrial footprint and operations in…

Satair and GMF AeroAsia have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) confirming Satair as the exclusive provider of material to support GMF AeroAsia’s successful expansion into their Airbus Aircraft 3rd…

Airbus SE delivered 800 commercial aircraft to 93 customers in 2018, meeting its full year delivery guidance and setting a new company record. Deliveries were 11 per cent higher than…

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has awarded a wo year contract extension to Airbus Australia Pacific (Airbus) for sustainment of its  C-130J fleet. The sustainment work will last till…

Airbus Helicopters and Hungary have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to create an industrial cooperation for long-term aviation projects that will initially focus on the production of certain high precision…

Airbus SE has appointed Alberto Gutiérrez, 56, Head of Military Aircraft within Airbus Defence and Space, effective 1 January 2019. He will report to Airbus Defence and Space Chief Executive…

Airbus has delivered its 100th aircraft from the company’s US Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama.   The A320neo, serial number (MSN) 8580, was delivered to Frontier Airlines. The aircraft features…

Airbus China Innovation Centre (ACIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Royole Technology. The two parties will collaborate to develop applications that implement flexible electronic technologies in cabin…

Lockheed Martin and Airbus have signed an agreement to jointly explore opportunities to meet the growing demand for aerial refuelling for US defence customers.   The companies will seek to…

Delta Air Lines has ordered 10 more Airbus A330-900 widebody aircraft, thus expanding its A330neo order book to 35 aircraft. Delta and Airbus have also agreed to defer 10 previously…

Riding on its growing business, Airbus Helicopters will be adding a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) complex adjacent to its existing facility in the Kobe Airport Facility in Japan. Construction…

TAP Air Portugal has taken delivery of the world’s first new-generation wide-body A330neo and, as the launch airline, will be the first to benefit from the aircraft’s unbeatable operating economics,…

Pratt & Whitney Canada has started delivering PW127G engines to Airbus Defence and Space in support of Canada's Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement Project. The engines will be installed…

Pratt & Whitney and Vietnam Airlines recently celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Airbus A321neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.  Vietnam Airlines is leasing the aircraft…

An airBaltic A220, the latest member of Airbus’ commercial aircraft family, landed at Istanbul Ataturk International Airport on Monday, 12 November. It represents the first visit to Turkey by an…

The Helicopter Emergency Medical Services New Zealand Limited has selected Airbus’ H145, in response to New Zealand’s Health Ministry’s call to enhance its helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) industry.  …

Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co., Ltd. (GAMECO) has signed an extension with Satair to its long-term agreement for the Airbus Managed Inventory service. The agreement extends the contract scope to…

Airbus announced a new contract of Flight Hour Services (FHS) with the Japanese Carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA). The agreement, made at the MRO Asia exhibition in Singapore, with ANA…

The A330-800 has completed its maiden flight, with this highly-efficient addition to the A330 twin-engine widebody jetliner product line performing an evaluation lasting four hours and four minutes from Toulouse-Blagnac…

Airbus has flown in an airBaltic A220-300 new-generation single-aisle aircraft to Airshow China 2018 being held in Zhuhai.   The aircraft is attending as part of its visit to five…

Airbus will be participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai from 6th to 11th November, presenting a broad portfolio of innovative products and services that meet…

Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its newest A350-900 aircraft, which features a unique joint livery that combines the airline’s distinctive plum blossom logo with Airbus’ exclusive A350…

At MRO Europe, WOW Air selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) Components services for its A320 and A330 fleets, covering 20 aircraft and becoming one of the first A330 customers…

Airbus Helicopters will showcase the versatile and market-leading H135 aircraft as the future training helicopter for the US Navy at the Naval Helicopter Association’s Fleet Fly-in at Naval Air Station Whiting…

MRX Systems, Rusada, Ramco and Traxxall have signed agreements with Airbus Helicopters enabling their maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) databases to be connected with Airbus systems.   “Through these agreements, we’re…

Delta Air Lines has entered into a multi-year contract with Airbus to continue using the Skywise open-data platform and related predictive maintenance services. The airline will expand the use of…

The Board of Directors of Airbus SE has selected Guillaume Faury as future Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Faury, 50, who currently serves as President Airbus Commercial Aircraft, will succeed Tom Enders,…

Turkish Aerospace Industries and Airbus have signed a collaborative agreement on research and development in secondary structures, such as movable parts, for Airbus aircraft programs.   The agreement was signed…

Airbus Defence and Space is investing around € 60 million into a new logistics centre for spare parts of military aircraft (Military Air Spares Centre – MASC) at Manching to…

It has been a decade since Airbus inaugurated its Final Assembly Line at Tianjin, China, from where over 380 jetliners from the A320 Family have been delivered from the site…

Airbus Helicopters has delivered one H135 to Health Commission of Qingdao in China’s Shandong Province, making this helicopter the first of 100 H135s to be delivered to China per a…

OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement / Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) has commissioned Airbus Helicopters, on behalf of the French, German and Spanish Armament agencies DGA, BAAINBw…

Philippine Coast Guard has placed an order for one H145 helicopter, making it the first H145 parapublic operator in the Philippines.   The new 4-tonne-class twin-engine helicopter is equipped with high frequency…

Chilean low cost carrier and all-Airbus operator Sky Airline has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft, on lease from ALC, at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse. Sky Airline’s A320neo…

Airbus Helicopters has officially launched the production of latch shafts for the doors of A350 passenger aircraft using 3D manufacturing. The printed components are cheaper to produce and weigh less…

Airbus will display a wide range of military platforms at the third edition of Asian Defence & Security (ADAS) 2018 exhibition to be in Manila, the Philippines on 26-28th September.…

Thailand’s discount airline, THAI Smile Airways has showcased its new Airbus A320-200 decorated with the new design displaying a unique orange logo of the THAI Smile to make it outstanding…

Airbus has appointed Christian Scherer, 56, as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), replacing Eric Schulz, who has decided to leave the company for personal reasons.   Christian Scherer (pictured) will start…

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday joined Airbus executives, city and county leaders from Mobile, and industry and educational partners in breaking ground for Flight Works Alabama, the new aviation…

Milestone Aviation Group Limited (Milestone), a GECAS company, and Airbus Helicopters announced they will provide five H145s to Aramco Overseas Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, a fully integrated, global petroleum…

Airbus has announced the delivery of the first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).   The aircraft made its first official public…

The first A380 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) has rolled out of the final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse.   The aircraft has now been moved to an outside station…

Air China has ordered 2500 CL3710 economy class seats from Recaro Aircraft Seating for their ten new Airbus A350 aircraft. China´s flag carrier is the first operator of the A350…

Delta completed its 127,000-square-foot engine repair shop near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and plans to take its first engine induction next month.   According to a report in Atlanta Business…

Air China has taken delivery of its first A350-900 in Toulouse. The national flag carrier is the first Chinese mainland customer to order and take ownership of the new twin-engine wide-body…

Having made its mark in the commercial airline sector, the A320neo is now being considered by Airbus for new applications - as a highly-capable and cost-effective platform for ISR (intelligence,…

Airbus has completed the maiden flight of the first BelugaXL oversize air transporters over south-western France. >> Farnborough International Airshow 2018 A total of five BelugaXLs are slated to enter…

 Airbus Defence and Space has launched AirSense, an advanced analytics solution enabled by multi-source surveillance data, based on global Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data. AirSense is based on various aircraft positions data…

As many as 540,000 new pilots will be needed in the next 20 years, according to Airbus’ new Global Services Forecast. >> Farnborough International Airshow Coverage The forecast predicts a…

Airbus has introduced its advanced data analytics tool – SmartForce, inching closer towards realizing its ambition of having an expanded military product line in the aviation community. >> Farnborough International…

The high level of interest in Airbus aircraft from Asian carriers,  due to the soaring demand for air travel in the region, has translated into multiple deals for the plane-maker.…

Chinese carrier Sichuan Airlines is adding the A350 XWB to its fleet. The company has ordered ten aircraft, Airbus said on the opening day of the ongoing Farnborough Airshow. The…

STARLUX Airlines, a new startup airline company in Taiwan, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus on the opening day of Farnborough International Airshow 2018 to purchase 17 A350XWBs. The…

Airbus has delivered the 20th next-generation Atlas A400M transport aircraft out of a total order for 22 to the Royal Air Force (RAF). The newly-delivered aircraft has formally entered service…

Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB recently celebrated two new milestones in its highly successful programme.   One of the major milestones for the engine programme is that it has now crossed the…

Ukraine’s Interior Ministry has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters to buy 55 civil helicopters for search and rescue (SAR), public services, and emergency medical service (EMS) missions in the…

Airbus Defence and Space has followed its earlier achievement in demonstrating Automatic Air-to-Air (A3R) refuelling of a fighter with another world-first – the same operation performed with a large receiver…

Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., congratulates JetBlue Airways on its selection of 60 firm Airbus A220-300 aircraft, which are powered exclusively by Pratt & Whitney Geared…

Airbus'  static display at the Farnborough International Airshow 2018  will include two A220-300s, a test aircraft and an airBaltic aircraft. The aircraft, along with the smaller A220-100, represent the newest members of the Airbus single-aisle…

PPG announced that Airbus has qualified PPG DESOTHANE HD 9008 mica basecoat-clearcoat for applying mica sparkle effects to aircraft liveries.   The company says that the coatings system offers enhanced…

Indian full-service carrier, Vistara, a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has announced total orders valued at US$ 3.1 billion for 13 Airbus A320neo family aircraft and six…

Airbus has revealed the A220 at a ceremony held at its Henri-Ziegler Delivery Centre, near Toulouse. Witnessed by Airbus employees and members of the global news media, the A220-300 landed…

JetBlue Airways Corp. is placing a big bet on Airbus SE’s newest jetliner.   The carrier is ordering 60 of Airbus’s A220 jets, the freshly rechristened plane formerly known as Bombardier Inc.’s…

Bangkok Airways welcomed the arrival of its newest Airbus A321 at the Thai capital’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.   The airline is strengthening its network with an increase in frequencies and will…

The world’s passenger fleet will more than double to 48,000 aircraft in 20 years with traffic growing at a resilient 4.4 per cent per year, driving a need for 37,390…

Airbus and Indonesia’s GMF AeroAsia have renewed their Maintenance Training Services (MTS) agreement for another five years. The new agreement, which will run from 2018 to 2023, was signed at an…

Airbus said it is sticking to its target of 800 aircraft deliveries this year, despite problems with getting timely delivery of new fuel-efficient engines for its A320neo jets.   "We're…

The closing of the previously announced C Series transaction between Airbus SAS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus SE, Bombardier Inc. and Investissement Québec came into effect on July 1, 2018.…

The first BelugaXL has rolled out of the paintshop unveiling a special livery making it look like a Beluga Whale. The livery was one of six choices submitted to Airbus…

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Boeing signed the first project agreement to commence joint research and co-development in data analytics earlier at the inaugural Singapore Defence Technology…

Airbus H125 and H130 helicopter customers will get a boost in their operations owing to a significant reduction in direct maintenance costs for the Safran Arriel 2D engine, which equips…

Greece’s biggest airline, Aegean Airlines, signed a $5 billion deal with Airbus for up to 30 aircraft to renew its fleet of single-aisle planes, stay competitive and add capacity for…

Airbus and Thai Airways International (THAI) have signed an agreement to establish a new joint venture maintenance and overhaul (MRO) facility at U-Tapao International Airport near Bangkok.   The accord…

Hong Kong based Government Flying Service (GFS) has received three H175s in public services configuration, becoming the world’s first operator of this new variant which enlarges the H175 mission capacity…

The A330neo, Airbus’ newest wide-body aircraft, has embarked on a worldwide tour to demonstrate its readiness for airline operations. As a final step in the aircraft certification phase, these function…

The Uzbek national air carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, plans to receive two Airbus A320 neo planes in December 2018, according to the company's deputy general director Gennadiy Kharlap.   “We hope…

Airbus and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) have signed an operator agreement for Heron TP unmanned aerial systems (UAS) after parliamentary approval was…

Canada Jetlines has teamed up with AerCap, the world’s largest independent aircraft leasing company. The carrier has signed a Definitive Lease Agreement for two Airbus A320 aircraft with AerCap. Delivery…

Cathay Pacific is planning to use a blend of alternative jet fuel to fly its new fleet of Airbus A350-1000 aircraft home to Hong Kong. The airline has 20 of…

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the fifth and final H135 that will be used by the German Armed Forces in Bückeburg to train their pilots. The German Federal Office for Bundeswehr…

Having received all required regulatory approvals, Airbus SE, Bombardier Inc. and Investissement Québec (IQ) have agreed to close the C Series transaction effective on July 1, 2018. The transaction by…

Aircraft Propeller Service, LLC has recently been awarded a five-year contract to service the 568F propeller blades on its EADS CASA C-295, a twin-turboprop tactical military transport aircraft, currently manufactured by Airbus Defence and…

Airbus SE is favored to pull in an order from Singapore Airlines Ltd. affiliate Vistara for as many as 60 new-engine single-aisle airliners to gain a stronger foothold in the booming Indian market.…

Assembly of the first of Canada's fleet of CC-295 Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) aircraft is well underway at the Airbus-Pre Final Assembly Line (Pre-FAL) in Tablada, Spain.   The front-, mid- and…

Bangkok Airways will soon submit specifications for an order of 20 narrow-body planes to Airbus SE, Boeing Co. and Bombardier Inc., its President Puttipong Prasattong-Osoth said.   The carrier, which currently…

Airbus Defence and Space, which has helped Kazakhstan with land remote sensing satellites of high and medium resolution, sees the country as a growth market for its Telecommunications and Earth…

Airbus has begun reaping the benefits of 8tree’s dentCHECK at its Flightline operations in Hamburg, Germany. Technicians who used dentCHECK when inspecting dents stories-rework on the difficult-to-access joint section 14/15…

Cebu Pacific took delivery of three more brand new Airbus A321 CEO jets.   The airline is pursuing a fleet modernization, stated a report on ABS CBN.   Currently the…

Airbus has received praise from the Professional Communication Corporation - Nedaa, the Dubai Government security networks provider, for its work on specialized telecommunications projects and optimizing TETRA technology The TETRA…

With Etihad Airways pressing for a company-wide business review, aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing are expecting changes in plane orders from the airlines.   Etihad is considering its options for…

Safran Landing Systems has been selected by AirAsia X, an Air Asia   affiliate, to provide landing gear maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services on its A330 fleet. The contract was…

JetBlue has unveiled its first Airbus A320 to undergo the airline’s fleet restyling, which brings an all-new interior to its A320 aircraft. The aircraft, tail N646JB named “Bravo Lima Uniform Echo,”…

Airbus SE has appointed Grazia Vittadini, 48, Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In her new capacity, Vittadini will report to Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Enders and join the company’s…

The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) will be further strengthening its fleet with an additional H225 order from Airbus, bringing JCG’s H225 fleet to ten units.   Currently JCG operates three…

Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) will be developed by Airbus and Dassault Aviation, following an announcement by both companies that they will join forces for the development and production…

Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) and Airbus Helicopters’ manned H145 successfully completed a series of Manned UnManned Teaming (MUM-T) flights.   Level 5 interoperability was achieved by providing…

EAD Aerospace, an Eclipse company, has received the final EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Inmarsat GX fuselage satcom antenna installation on Airbus A319 CEO, A320 CEO and NEO, A321…

Airbus is highlighting its extensive range of defence, space and helicopter products and services at the 16th edition of Defence Services Asia 2018.From the Airbus Helicopters division, there are scale…

FEAM Maintenance / Engineering has signed a three-year agreement with Airbus to provide line maintenance services for Flight Hour Services -Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP) customers. The announcement was made at…

Airbus has unveiled a drone - Airbus’ Advanced Inspection Drone –for inspecting aircraft inside a hangar. The drone system is intended to significantly reduce the time required for aircraft inspections,…

STG Aerospace has announced the launch of the latest version of their liTeMood LED lighting system for Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft, along with the first two launch customers -…

Airbus will bring a range of air defence products and services as well as helicopters during the 16th edition of the Defence Services Asia (DSA 2018) exhibition at the Malaysia…

The Brazilian Armed Forces and the Mexican Air Force have signed on for Airbus Helicopters’ HCare Smart by the hour maintenance programs for a total contract value of more than…

An Airbus A350-900 flight test aircraft is the cynosure of all eyes at the ongoing FIDAE airshow being held in Santiago’s Arturo Merino Benitez Airport The new generation jetliner is…

Airbus Helicopters has received an order from an undisclosed Brazilian customer for a single H160 helicopter for use in private and business aviation operations. This is the first order for…

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. has received a contract modification valued at approximately US$116 million to deliver 16 additional UH-72A Lakotas for the United States Army. The contract is the company’s second…

Airbus and Heathrow Airport are celebrating the 10th anniversary of A380 operations at the airport. They began on 18 March, 2008 with the arrival of the first A380, Singapore Airlines flight…

Turkish Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire 25 A350-900 aircraft plus five options, underlining its strong confidence in the global market-dynamism and growth.   “This significant…

Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer, has predicted India will require 1,750 new passenger and cargo aircraft over the next 20 years to meet the exponential growth in both passenger and…

The Directorate of the General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have taken a drastic step of grounding 11 Airbus narrow-body aircraft – A320 neos – powered by the latest Pratt &…

Hawaiian Airlines has agreed to order 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners worth up to US$2.82 billion at list prices. The deal signed also includes an option for 10 additional Dreamliners.  …

Airbus Helicopters has signed the first order for four ACH160s with an undisclosed, North American customer. The launch  customer, a major US business entity with extensive experience in corporate aviation, has opted…

Airbus Helicopters and Fly Blade, Inc. (Blade) have signed a strategic partnership to develop new premium on-demand helicopter flight experiences. The agreement will expand new market opportunities for on-demand helicopter services.…

Metro Aviation has ordered an unprecedented 25 EC145e helicopters that it will place into service providing air medical transport and other aerial services, said an Airbus announcement.   It is…

Airbus Helicopters, Thales and Helisim have announced they will join forces to construct a new, state-of-the-art helicopter pilot and maintenance crew training center in Texas. The Airbus Helicopters Training Center…

Brazil has ordered an additional Airbus C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft. Once the aircraft is delivered, the Brazilian Air Force will have 15 C295s. The three SAR aircraft will…

Bruno Even will take over as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective April 1, 2018. Even succeeds Guillaume Faury who moves up the ladder as President…

Airbus has launched the Asia-Pacific operations of its “Airbus Aerial” commercial drone services at the Singapore Airshow 2018. The newly established regional base of Airbus Aerial adds to two existing…

Airbus has been contracted to provide its Flight Hour Services – Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP) for Hong Kong Airline’s A350 XWB fleet. The airline operates 21 of the type and…

The first of the two contracts was signed for a Helionix-equipped H135 helicopter, with its longstanding customer Excel Air Services. Currently their fleet comprises of an AS355N, AS350B2, AS350B3 and…

The Asia-Pacific region will need about 14,450 new aircraft valued at US$2.3 trillion over the next two decades as passenger traffic in the region is set to triple, according to…

The Spanish Air Force has taken delivery of the first two Eurofighter Typhoons produced Airbus Defence and Space in the latest configuration with enhanced air-to-surface capabilities. The remaining six of…

Brazil has ordered an additional Airbus C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft, thus bringing the number of C295s in service with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to 15. The latest…

Airbus’ Commercial aircraft deliveries in 2017 were up for the 15th year in a row, reaching a new company record of 718 aircraft delivered to 85 customers.   Deliveries were more…

Air Astana has taken delivery of the first A321neo at the Airbus facility in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is on an operating lease from Aercap, with the deal including two…

Airbus has confirmed a mammoth order of 430 jets worth a total $49.5 billion, one of the biggest aviation deals in history, from US private equity fund Indigo Partners.

The CityAirbus programme has reached another important milestone, the completion and “power on” of the “iron bird” ground test facility in Taufkirchen, Germany. This enables the verification of the entire…

Amid growing question marks over the future of the superjumbo A380 double-decker jet, a top Airbus executive indicated that the company is considering cutting the production to as low as…

Singapore Airlines has chosen Airbus to provide cabin retrofit services for 14 A380 aircraft currently in service with the carrier. The retrofit programme will be undertaken by SIA Engineering.

Strata Manufacturing PJSChas completed delivery of its first set of A350-900 inboard flaps to Airbus. These flaps will be incorporated into A350s from January 2018 and the UAE-based company expects…

Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), an MRO centre based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is now a fully owned Airbus subsidiary, following the acquisition by Airbus of its remaining shares.

Airbus and Bombardier are partnering on the C Series aircraft programme. Under the agreement, Airbus will provide procurement, sales and marketing, and customer support expertise to the C Series Aircraft…

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines’ (CAAP) has accorded its acceptance to Airbus Helicopters for the deployment of its Fleet Keeper application in the country. Philippines is the second…

Airbus Helicopters has successfully obtained Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines’ (CAAP) acceptance for the deployment of its Fleet Keeper application in the country.

Malaysia Airlines Bhd has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with AerCap for the lease of six used Airbus A330-200, as replacement for six Boeing 737 that are being returned…

Azul has ordered five next-generation Airbus A330-900neo widebody aircraft from Avolon, an international aircraft leasing company.

With growing passenger traffic, Chinese airlines could need between 60 to 100 of Airbus SE's A380 jets over the next five or so years, said the plane maker's China head…

Hong Kong Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-900, making it the 15th carrier to fly the new long-hauljetliner from Airbus.

Airbus Helicopters has extended an exclusive cooperation with IAR, Romania’s leading aerospace company, for work on the H215M multirole helicopter.

Global aircraft lessor CALC has announced the delivery of anew Airbus A321-200CEO jetliner to Tianjin Airlines. The new jetliner has been custom-painted for the 13th National Games of the People's…

Airbus has appointed Luo Gang as the CEO of an innovation centre to be set up in China. Gang will report to Paul Eremenko, Airbus CTO and his first task…

Airbus has commenced its Asia demonstration tour for the advanced C295 maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA), with Thailand being the first stop of the two-week Asian tour.

Canadian leisure airline Air Transat intends to add 10 Airbus A321LR long range aircraft to its fleet, in place of the older A310s, under a 12-year lease agreement through AerCap.

Airbus Helicopters is undertaking the maiden demonstration of the heavy twin H215 helicopter and its multi-mission capabilities at its debut demo tour in China, during which the H215 will cover…

Airbus Helicopters has completed the delivery to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) of the 15th and final H145M multi-role helicopter.

Pratt & Whitney announced the grant of 180-minute Extended Range Operations (ETOPS) eligibility for its PurePower PW1100G-JM engine by the European Aviation Safety Agency at the ongoing Paris Air Show.…

Following months of speculation on the direction Airbus will take with regards to its slow selling A380 jetliner, the European airframer announced a development study for an enhanced A380, called…

India’s full service airline and joint venture between Tata Sons Ltd. and Singapore Airlines (SIA), Vistara has taken delivery of its first A320neo.

The private jet version of the new A330neo has been launched by Airbus Corporate Jets. The ACJ330neo will fly 25 passengers in extraordinary levels of comfort up to distances of…

Airbus has announced the successful completion of the first “Early Long Flight” of its new A350-1000 widebody twin-aisle jetliner.

Automatic air-to-air refuelling (AAR) contacts with a fighter aircraft from a tanker’s refuelling boom, has been successfully demonstrated for the first time in the world in a demonstration performed by…

Airbus Helicopters recently completed a demonstration tour of the latest version of the H135 in Mexico City. The lightweight twin-engine helicopter was showcased to several potential clients and demonstration flights…

A general agreement for an exclusive cooperation has been signed between Airbus Helicopters and Romania's IAR for the heavy twin engine H215M multi-role helicopter.

Airbus has unveiled new cabin options for the A380 which are under development at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg. The newest of the cabin developments is the “New…

Airbus’ Hamburg Customer Definition Centre (CDC) will now also serve A320 and A330 customers. The Hamburg CDC had been an exclusive ‘product showroom’ for A350 XWB customers since it commenced…

Airbus Helicopters wrapped Heli-Expo 2017 with a strong performance. “This year’s Heli-Expo has shown that 2017 is already off to a good start for our best-selling products, with orders for…

Airbus has announced firm orders for eight A320ceos from South Korean start-up carrier KAIR Airlines. The new Korean low-cost carrier (LCC) will be based in Cheongju in central South Korea…

Airbus has announced the inking of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thai Airways International (THAI) to evaluate the development of a major new maintenance and overhaul (MRO) facility at…

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) extension from 7,500 kg to 7,800 kg, for the H175 helicopter, allowing customers to benefit from an…

Airbus Helicopters has announced that Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited, the largest independent global helicopter leasing company, has committed to acquiring an additional 16 Airbus rotorcraft, under an agreement for more…

Intelsat General will be channel partner programme for Airbus Defence and Space’s Skynet 5 military satellite communication services.

Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded Airbus Helicopters a contract for the retrofit of 26 CH-53 heavy transport helicopters.

Jean-Brice Dumont, 45, will be the new Head of Engineering at Airbus Commercial Aircraft. He will take over in the new role from his existing appointment as Head of Engineering…

The low-cost unit of Garuda Indonesia, Citilink has taken delivery of its first A320neo making it the first Indonesian carrier to take delivery of the type. The aircraft is the…

Airbus Helicopters will be showcasing a lineup of three of its best-selling aircraft, including the H130 in a VIP configuration; the H145 in a public services configuration and the recently…

Tokyo, 1 March 2017 – Airbus welcomes the signature of a new chapter of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in Civil Aeronautical Industry between the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and…

GMF AeroAsia and Satair Group have entered into a long-term agreement for Airbus Managed Inventory (AMI) and Just in Time (JIT) services. Inventory management is optimised by Satair Group’s AMI…

Lufthansa Technik has completed the required cabin installations for Lufthansa’s Airbus A350-900 jetliners. The brand-new type is slated to commence commercial operations shortly.

Airbus Helicopters announced the delivery of 418 rotorcraft in 2016, further strengthening its lead on the civil and parapublic helicopter market. The company also received gross orders for 388 helicopters…

Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, Flynas has contracted Airbus for 60 A320neo Family aircraft.

Japanese emergency medical service (EMS) operator, Hiratagakuen has taken delivery of a brand new H135 from Airbus Helicopters and will add another of the type later this year.

Iran Air has finalised its initial commitment for 100 Airbus jetliners. Under the terms of the agreement signed by Farhad Parvaresh, Iran Air Chairman and CEO and Fabrice Bregier, Airbus…

Lufthansa is preparing for the delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 jetliner on 19 December, which will be transferred from Toulouse to Munich on 21 December.

South African Airways (SAA) has received the first of five Airbus A330-300 widebody jetliners that are being acquired on lease.

Airbus has announced an agreement (MoU) for purchase of two A320neo single-aisle and two A330-900 wide-body jetliners from Noumea, New Caledonia based carrier Aircalin.

The sole powerplant for the longer range A350-1000 widebody jetliner, Rolls-Royce’ Trent XWB achieved another milestone when it powered the new-generation jetliner for its maiden flight recently.

CTRM and Spirits Aerosystems, two of Airbus’ Malaysia-based industrial partners have started the manufacture of parts in Malaysia for the first of six new Airbus A350-900s destined for Malaysia Airlines…

DCNS and Airbus Helicopters will work together to design and develop the future tactical component of France’s Naval Aerial Drone (Systeme de Drones Aeriens de la Marine - SDAM) programme.…

FL Technics has recently expanded its range of Continuous Airworthiness Management capabilities, by adding the Airbus A330 to its EASA Part M approval. The latest approval adds to the company’s…

In a blow to Airbus, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) compliance panel, has ruled that European Union subsidies provided to the European airframer had not been remedied as ordered by…

The delivery of the first Airbus aircraft manufactured at Airbus’ U.S. Manufacturing Facility has taken place to American low-cost carrier (LCC) Spirit Airlines. The A321 jetliner delivered to the airline is…

Airbus Group has inaugurated the flagship campus for its Leadership University in Toulouse-Blagnac. The campus will take on the role of being the Airbus Group’s creative hub, working on innovative…

Rolls-Royce has been selected by Cebu Pacific (CEB) to supply Trent 700 engines, with TotalCare long-term engine services, to power its two new Airbus A330 aircraft, for which the airline…

Air Lease Corporation has delivered a new Airbus A321-200 on long-term lease to Iceland based WOW air. This is the second of six new A320/A321 family jets leased by WOW…

Cebu Pacific has placed a firm order with Airbus for two A330-300s. The new widebody jetliners, will join CEB's existing fleet of six A330s flying on long haul and selected…

Airbus has announced the successful completion of the maiden flight of the first UK MFTS first H135 rotorcraft, after completing initial ground runs of the first UK MFTS H135 at…

Airbus Defense & Space and Roketsan will work together for integration of a range of weapon systems on the C295W transport and surveillance aircraft. A MOU to this effect was…

The A350-1000, the largest member of the A350 Family, has been selected by Virgin Atlantic Airways as the newest aircraft type to join its fleet. The UK based carrier is…

AirAsia has signed a firm order for the purchase of 100 A321neo jetliners with Airbus. The contract was announced at the ongoing Farnborough Airshow, by AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer…

Airbus Group SE and Safran have finalised their Airbus Safran Launchers 50/50 Joint Venture, which now becomes a fully-fledged operational company. Airbus Safran Launchers will be the head company in…

Airbus has announced the start of its first ever demo tour of China for the Airbus A350XWB. The tour will commence from June 25th and will end on July 2nd.…

Airbus Helicopters has announced the successful completion of the first round of firing tests with HForce, a generic weapon system in development for the company’s commercial helicopter range. The first…

A four-year contract for the provision of a satellite-based maritime surveillance service for the French Navy has been awarded to an Airbus Defence and Space and Telespazio consortium. A follow-up…

Airbus Defence & Space will provide commercial satellite communication services until 2023, for the German Armed Forces, as part of a recently awarded 113.8 million euro contract. The new contract…

Indian low cost carrier (LCC) GoAir has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft, becoming the world’s third operator of the type and the second Indian airline to do so.…

Monacair has received its sixth and final H130 rotorcraft from Airbus Helicopters, completing a September, 2015 contract for six helicopters. The new helicopter will operate on Monacair’ s regular scheduled…

UAE based private jet & helicopter charter operator, Falcon Aviation will acquire a VIP version of the new Airbus Helicopters H160 rotorcraft, both companies announced at Ebace, following the signing…

The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded a contract for retrofit of an avionics upgrade on 35 EC145 helicopters operated by the Securite Civile, to Airbus Helicopters. The helicopters…

Airbus Helicopters is undertaking industrial talks for the Tiger HAD in Poland with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) as part of a two-day workshop in Radom to identify potential areas of…

Ameco has completed its first Sharklet retrofit on an A320 family aircraft. The retrofit work was performed on an Airbus A321 jetliner at Ameco’s Chengdu facility. The installation of Sharklet…

Airbus has completed the delivery of the first aircraft built at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, to JetBlue. The A321 jetliner delivered to JetBlue completed its maiden flight…

Airbus has secured a firm order for an Airbus ACJ319neo, from an Asian customer, who becomes the first in the region to place an order for the type. The aircraft…

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, has placed orders with Recaro Aircraft Seating for the SL3510 seat which has been selected for the airline’s brand-new fleet of 30 Airbus A321neo…

European airframer Airbus put up a strong presence at the recently concluded FIDAE 2016 air show in Chile, highlighting the company’s leading presence in Latin America and the Caribbean, where…

The "Frankfurt am Main", Lufthansa's first Airbus A380, with tail sign D-AIMA, has returned to service after completing a major overhaul, the Intermediate Layover or "IL-check" at Lufthansa Technik Philippines.

Airbus Defence and Space has received a contract award from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to equip 17 French Navy vessels with the capability to connect up to the…

Airbus and SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) have signed an agreement to form a joint venture based in Singapore. The company will provide airframe maintenance, cabin upgrade and modification services for…

The A400M on static display is a Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft being exhibited outside its home country for the first time.

Airbus Defence and Space announced at the Show an order from Mali for a single C-295W transport aircraft. This is the first order of the year for the C-295.

Airbus Helicopter’ H145, twin-engine multipurpose helicopter H145 has successfully completed a two-day flight trial in late January with offshore operators Wiking Helikopter Service GmbH and HTM Offshore, that proved the…

EASA certification been granted to Airbus Helicopters for its avionics enhancement called Rig’N Fly (Rig Integrated GPS approaches with eNhanced Fly-ability and safetY), which allows automatic rig approaches for offshore…

Airbus Defence and Space has announced the renewal of a contract by the German Ministry of Defence, that will see it provide free satellite communications and calls for another four…

Airbus Defence & Space has announced that it will set-up a joint venture called AirPro SAR Services (AirPro), with Canadian Firm, Provincial Aerospace to support its C295W offering for Canada’s…

Airbus announced at its annual press conference, that it had delivered more aircraft than the previous year for the 13th year in a row.  

Airbus Helicopters has received an order for a H130 light helicopter from Philippines based operator PhilJets.  

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract for the delivery of a H155 helicopter to the Shaanxi Provincial Public Security Department.  

Airbus Defence & Space is undertaking a Latin America demonstration tour for its C295W that will demonstrate its capabilities to customers in the region.  

Airbus Defence and Space will offer a new water bomber version of its C295W transport aircraft, the airframer has announced.  

Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) and Airbus Helicopters announced at the 2015 Dubai Air Show, the renewal of their customer support services distribution agreement, that will further enhance GAL’s role as…

Airbus Helicopters will provide a global service solution as part of a 5-year contract for full-by-the-hour support, logistics, and technical assistance for French Gendarmerie Nationale and Securite Civile EC145s.  

Oman Air will modernize the cabins on its A330s, to harmonise the business class cabins across its long range fleet.  

Vietnamese carrier, Vietjet has taken delivery of its newest aircraft, an Airbus A321 (VN-A665), which is the tenth airplane of a 100 aircraft order it placed with Airbus in September…

Airbus Helicopters has announced delivery of the first H130 helicopter to the Kingdom of Bhutan.  

The Airbus Helicopters H135 received numerous orders and commitments at the recently concluded Helitech Show in London.  

Finnair has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB from Airbus, making it the first European operator of the type and only the third worldwide after Qatar Airways and Vietnam…

Airbus has begun assembly of the first A350-1000 fuselage at its Hamburg and Saint-Nazaire facilities.  

China’s flag carrier has taken delivery of its 50th A330 in Toulouse, France. The airline will also be the first Chinese carrier to operate the A330-300...  

Hungarian low cost carrier Wizz Air has confirmed its orders for 110 A321neos, first announced at the Paris Air Show earlier in June.  

China’s first highway accident helicopter rescue service will commence operations with seven Airbus Helicopters H130s.  

Guangzhou Police and Airbus helicopters have signed an agreement for an order of one H145 light helicopter for law enforcement duties, to be delivered at the end of 2016.  

Airbus Defence and Space has welcomed the decision of the U.K. Ministry of Defence to declare that the key contractual milestone known as In-Service Delivery (ISD) has been met following…

Airbus Helicopters has confirmed its line-up of four rotorcraft to be showcased at the China Helicopter Exposition 2015 - one light single-engine H130 Ecureuil, two light twin-engine H135s and one…

Airbus Helicopters H175’s in service with launch operator NHV Group have logged their first 1,000 hours.  

India’s biggest and most profitable low-cost airline IndiGo has finalized its order for 250 Airbus A320neo aircraft, touted as the largest-ever, by numbers, for the European aircraft maker.  

The innovative Airbus Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) technology will now be available on all Airbus family aircraft.  

Peach Aviation, Japan’s Low Cost Carrier (LCC), has selected “FlySmart with Airbus” on iPad, the Airbus Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution.  

Vietnam Airlines has selected Airbus to provide Flight Hour Services (FHS) for its new fleet of 14 A350-900s on order. With this contract, Vietnam Airlines becomes the first A350 XWB…

Airbus Helicopters has commenced a month long demonstration tour in Australia with its new H145 twin-engine helicopter.  

A brand new Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Donauwörth, Germany is now open. The new facility further expands on the company’s support and services network adding additional training capacity for…

Vietnam Airlines will soon commence operations with its brand new A350 XWBs becoming the second airliner in the world to commence operations on the new type.  

Airbus has entered into a “General Terms Agreement (GTA) for 45 A330 Family aircraft and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for options for 30 A330s,” with China Aviation Supplies Holding…

Airbus Helicopters has teamed up with Mahindra Group to make helicopters in the country. Mahindra Defense, a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, will now start discussions with the division of…

Airbus Helicopters secured orders for 52 rotorcraft during the just concluded Paris Air Show, with the H175 seeing its largest order to date.  

The first large aircraft components destined for Airbus A320 family aircraft production in Mobile, Alabama, USA have been shipped by Airbus from the Hamburg port in Germany.  

The first A350-900 for Singapore Airlines has begun its final assembly at the Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France.  

China’s largest all Airbus operator Sichuan Airlines has taken delivery of its 100th aircraft, an A321.  

An order for an ACJ320neo from Acropolis Aviation of Farnborough, has marked the launch of the ACJneo (New Engine Option) family.  

Rockwell Collins will supply the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) interface and communication unit (EICU) forAirbus A320 and A330 aircraft families.  

Airbus Helicopters successfully demonstrated eco-friendly, low-noise helicopter instrument (IFR) approaches at the Toulouse –Blagnac airport, with commercial airline traffic.  

An Airbus A400M military transport plane crashed outside Seville on Saturday, May 9, killing four test crew and prompting Britain and Germany to ground Europe's new troop and cargo carrier.…

Airbus Defence and Space and Turkish Airlines’ industry-leading subsidiary; Turkish Technic Inc. have signed an agreement at IDEF 15 for providing maintenance support for the Airbus A400M new generation airlifter.…

Latin American airline Avianca, has placed orders for 100 A320neo Family aircraft, marking the largest such order received from a Latin American airline.  

The new Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) in Singapore will be ready to commence operations from the first quarter of 2016.  

India’s Heritage Aviation will take delivery of two H125 helicopters for charter and utility roles; the first helicopter will arrive in India by the end of this month, followed by…

Airbus Helicopters H145 helicopters will soon begin operations in the Asia Pacific region, following delivery of the first helicopter to a customer, where the type will replace an earlier model…

Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will together develop two five-ton helicopters based on the Airbus H155 Dauphin, to fill South Korea’s need for both a civil and light…

Airbus Defence and Space has joined hands with the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) of the Australian Ministry of Defence to improve the protection of wide-body aircraft and helicopters.…

A further addition to the Royal Thai Army’s rotorcraft fleet has been committed with the acquisition of six Airbus Helicopters light-utility EC145 T2, which is the newest and most powerful…

South Korea-based Asiana Airlines has picked Airbus to deliver components support for its A-330 fleet.  

Philippines leading carrier Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft, the second of four such aircraft the airline is expected to receive this year.  

The first of four Airbus Defence and Space A400M new generation airlifters ordered by the Royal Malaysian Air Force has made its successful maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards…

China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), the country’s top independent aircraft operating lessor, has firmed its order for 100 Airbus A-320 aircraft including 74 A-320 neos, 16 A-320 ceos and 10…

Global launch customer Qatar Airways has launched Airbus A350 XWB commercial flights between Frankfurt and Doha.  

The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force has now been painted in its new colors at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville,…

Airbus and Boeing are jointly attempting to unseat Lockheed Martin from South Korea’s KF-X indigenous fighter program, offering technology from Europe that could not be supplied from U.S. sources.  

CAPTION: Airbus Helicopters EC-175 At Airshow China Airbus Helicopters has taken center stage by showcasing scale models of its two latest models, EC145T2 and EC175, whose deliveries will commence before…

In the next 20 years (2014-2033), according to Airbus’ Global Market Forecast, passenger traffic will grow annually at 4.7% driving a need for around 31,400 new passenger and freighter aircraft…

Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower engines have successfully powered the Airbus A320neo in its maiden flight. Airbus selected the PW1100G-JM engine to launch the A320neo aircraft family in 2011. Pratt &…

Airbus Defence and Space has started assembly of the Royal Malaysian Air Force's (RMAF) first Airbus A400M military transport aircraft at its final assembly line in Seville, Spain. Read More

The world’s newest Widebody airliner, the Airbus A350-900, has successfully completed a series of route proving trials, receiving an enthusiastic welcome at each of the 14 cities it has visited…

During the 2014 Farnborough Air Show, Airbus won US$75.3 billion worth of business for a total of 496 aircraft, making it by far the largest Farnborough show for Airbus –…

The first Airbus aircraft for Indonesia’s Lion Group has rolled out of the paint shop hangar in Toulouse, France. With the airline’s colourful livery, the aircraft will be delivered in…

Airbus confirms that Emirates Airline has decided to cancel its order of 70 A350 XWB aircraft. The decision follows on-going discussions with the airline in light of their fleet requirement…

The first Airbus aircraft for Indonesia’s Lion Group has rolled out of the paint shop hangar in Toulouse, France. With the airline’s colourful livery, the aircraft will be delivered in…

Airbus Defence and Space together with NCS will establish a Centre of Excellence in Singapore for the research, development and the commercialisation of safe city solutions in Asia. The centre…

The first Airbus aircraft for Indonesia’s Lion Group has entered the A320 Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France. The aircraft will be delivered in the third quarter and will be…

Air India intends to acquire 14 Airbus A320s on lease for up to six years to replace some of its aging aircraft and strengthen its domestic service. "The selected lessors…

Airbus Defence and Space has been selected by Qatar to supply two A330 MRTT new generation air-to-air refuelling aircraft for the Qatar Emiri Air Force. Qatar´s choice of the A330…

Airbus Defence and Space rolled out the PZL 130 Orlik MPT (Multi Purpose Trainer), a new version of the twin-seat aircraft with glass cockpit. This solution is a development of…

  Although debt-ridden Indian airlines are bleeding, global air-framers Boeing and Airbus Group have raised their outlook on airplane sales in India,  with both forecasting  more than 1,000 new aircraft…

  Shree Airlines, a leading helicopter operator in Nepal, has taken delivery of first of the five heavy-weight AS350 B3e rotorcraft ordered from Airbus Helicopters, in a significant milestone for…

On 12 February, PT Dirgantara and Airbus Helicopters further cemented their long-term cooperation with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at the air show. The MoU covers expanded maintenance, repair…

One of the largest participants at Singapore Air Show 2014 is Airbus, with a highlight being the presence and demonstration flight on the opening day of the new Airbus A350-900…

Despite selling more aircraft (or maybe because) Airbus has increased its average prices by 2.6% for the coming year. Having exceeded commercial targets in 2013, with 626 aircraft deliveries to…

Emirates has ordered an extra 50 A380s to add to its existing fleet of 39 super-jumbos. “The A380 continues to be the flagship of our fleet and … remains highly…

Airbus and China’s Air Traffic Management Bureau (ATMB) have signed an MoU to cooperate on modernising the country’s Air Traffic Management System and Air Traffic Management technologies. It focuses on…

Airbus has introduced a new corporate care centre (C4you) for its private jet customers that is made up of a core team of four professionals in Toulouse, supported by field…

CMA CGM Air Cargo is set to expand its service by launching a transpacific route connecting Asia to North America in the summer of 2024, according to the company’s press…

Malaysia Airlines announced its partnership with RECARO Aircraft Seating to equip its upcoming Airbus A330neo aircraft with the CL3810 economy class seat on Wednesday (Apr. 3). This decision positions the…

Avolon, a global aviation finance company, has agreed to sell and lease back four new Airbus A330neo aircraft with Cebu Pacific, the Philippines low-cost carrier, on Wednesday (Apr. 3). The…

Malaysia Airlines and India’s largest airline, IndiGo, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership and cooperation agreement on Wednesday (Apr. 3). This collaboration aims…

The Indonesian flag carrier airline, Garuda Indonesia, unveiled plans to expand its aircraft fleet with the procurement of eight new planes slated for delivery throughout 2024 on Tuesday (Apr. 2).…

GKN Aerospace has signed a decade-long agreement to expand its support for the LEAP engines, strengthening its long-term partnership with engine-maker Safran. The contract covers new shafts and spare part…