Airbus News
Airbus to boost A321 capacity in Toulouse
Airbus has revealed it will create new A321 production capabilities at its site in Toulouse. The move is part of a strategy to keep the overall production system at the leading edge of technology.
BelugaXL enters service for Airbus
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.
Airbus hits new commercial aircraft delivery record
Airbus delivered 863 commercial aircraft to 99 customers in 2019, outpacing its previous output record set in 2018 by eight per cent. The bulk of deliveries came in the form of A320 planes, where Airbus delivered 642 last year.
Spirit Airlines finalises huge Airbus A320neo order
Spirit is based in South Florida and is the fastest-growing airline in the United States, with flights throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Cebu Pacific finalises Airbus A320neo deal
Cebu Pacific has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 15 A320neo family aircraft. The transaction is valued at US$2 billion.
Air Canada takes delivery of first Airbus A220
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first A220-300, designed, built and delivered from the Mirabel programme facilities in Canada. The first aircraft out of an order of 45 will enter service in January, making Air Canada the first airline to operate the A220-300 in North America.
Airbus launches A350 touchscreen cockpit displays
Specially developed for the A350 together with Thales, they will confer enhanced operational efficiencies, greater crew interaction, cockpit symmetry and smoother information management.
Air France-KLM orders 60 Airbus A220 planes
Air France-KLM has firmed up an order for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft to modernise its single-aisle fleet. The aircraft are intended to be operated by Air France.
Air France-KLM places new Airbus A350-900 order
Air France-KLM has placed a firm order for ten additional widebody A350-900s with Airbus. Also today, Airbus has acquired industrial automation company, MTM Robotics, for an undisclosed sum.
Qantas selects Airbus A350-1000 for Project Sunrise flights
After detailed evaluation of the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350, Qantas has selected the A350-1000 as the preferred aircraft for the ultra-long-haul project Sunrise.
Sky orders ten Airbus A321XLR planes to grow international routes
Sky, a Chilean-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for ten A321XLRs. The airline will expand its international route network with the new aircraft.
United Airlines orders 50 A321XLR planes from Airbus
The A321XLR will be operated by the same crew, powered by the same engines and have the same cabin as the A321neo, with more than 90 percent commonality.