Airbus News
Airbus confirms further aircraft production cuts
Airbus hopes to produce 45 A320 family planes per quarter by the end of the year, down from the 47 initially anticipated. A decision on a potential change in A350 production rates has been postponed.
Airbus sees deliveries slip by a third in 2020
Airbus delivered 566 commercial aircraft to 87 customers last year, down by a third from 2019. However, the manufacturer said the figure represented the “resilience” of its business model.
Uganda Airlines takes delivery of new Airbus A330neo
Uganda Airlines has taken delivery of its first A330neo, the latest version of the popular airliner. It is the first Airbus aircraft delivered to national carrier of Uganda, which was established in 2019.
Air Greenland orders first Airbus A330neo
The new A330-800 will replace the flag-carrier of Greenland’s ageing Airbus A330-200ceo and secure operations linking the Arctic island with Denmark from end of 2022 onwards.
Kuwait Airways welcomes new A330neo planes from Airbus
The new generation widebody aircraft is the latest addition to Airbus’ product line, highlighting a strategy to keep offering its customers increased operational efficiency.
Aviation slump drags Airbus into the red
European plane manufacturer Airbus as reported a loss of €641 million for the first nine months of the financial year, down from a profit of €3,593 million in 2019.
SAS receives first A321LR from Airbus
The Scandinavian carrier has taken delivery of the first of three A321LR planes on lease from Air Lease Corporation. The plane is powered by CFM Leap-1A engines.
Sky Express places order for four A320neos with Airbus
Athens-based airline, Sky Express, has placed an order for four A320neos, becoming an Airbus customer for the first time. The airline has selected CFM-International’s Leap-1A engines to power its aircraft.
WTO hands EU new victory in long-running Boeing dispute
The European Union has been given licence to impose new border taxes on up to $4 billion on goods from the United States annually as punishment for subsidies provided to Boeing.
ACJ TwoTwenty launches to business jet market
The Airbus plane includes for the first time a flexible cabin catalogue, addressing the requirements of the heavy and long-range business jet categories.
Airbus unveils three zero-emission aircraft concepts
These concepts each represent a different approach to achieving zero-emission flight, exploring various technology pathways and aerodynamic configurations.
Airbus secures first plane orders in four months
Airbus delivered 49 aircraft last month, and logged four orders, its first for almost four months. The European giant logged the sale of two A321neos and two A320neos.