Airbus News

A321XLR programme completes second cold-weather testing campaign
This week the A321XLR development flight-test aircraft (“FT3”, MSN11080) dedicated to the cabin returned from its four-day cold-weather ground testing at Iqaluit in northern Canada

Airbus Final Assembly Line in China delivers its first A321neo
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 & Whitney GTF engines and features 207 comfortable seats, 8 in Business and 199 in Economy class. Its delivery flight is to use a ten percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend in support of the green aviation strategy in China.

Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet
The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has undergone a refresh.

Emirates ramps up operations across continents
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule starting 26 March 2023.

Airbus’ most popular aircraft takes to the skies with 100% sustainable aviation fuel
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a key element for the future reduction of air transportation’s carbon footprint, and Airbus is continuing its testing of this bio-jet fuel with a new VOLCAN flight test campaign using the best-selling A320 Family aircraft.

Lufthansa Group orders 22 latest-generation long-haul aircraft
The Lufthansa Group is purchasing more state-of-the-art long-haul aircraft. The Group Executive Board has resolved to order ten Airbus A350-1000 passenger aircraft five Airbus A350-900 passenger aircraft seven Boeing 787-9 ‘Dreamliner’ passenger aircraft

EGYPTAIR takes delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A321neo
EGYPTAIR took delivery of its first A321neo from Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Hamburg, making the airline the first African operator of the aircraft.

Emirates invests US$ 135 million in new pilot training centre
Emirates will soon build an advanced training facility to accommodate 6 Full Flight Simulator Bays (FFS) for its future Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft. The brand new, 63,318 sq. ft. facility is slated to open in March 2024.

Turkish Technic to Provide Base Maintenance Services to Air Serbia
Turkish Technic, a leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has signed an agreement with the flag carrier of Serbia, Air Serbia, for the base maintenance services of four Airbus A320 family along with an A330 aircraft.

SWISS to name 20 aircraft after Swiss tourist areas and resorts
SWISS is to conclude its 20th anniversary celebrations by naming twenty of its Airbus A220-100 and A220-300 aircraft after Swiss tourist areas and resorts in collaboration with Switzerland Tourism.

SWISS extends Premium Economy Class to its Airbus A340 fleet
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) embarked on the Premium Economy Class installation programme for its Airbus A340-300 fleet in December 2022

QATAR AIRWAYS AND AIRBUS REACH AMICABLE SETTLEMENT IN LEGAL DISPUTE
Qatar Airways and Airbus are pleased to have reached an amicable and mutually agreeable settlement in relation to their legal dispute over A350 surface degradation and the grounding of A350 aircraft.