Airbus News

Lufthansa Unveils Upgraded Cabin Interior for Short- and Medium-Haul Routes
For the first time on short-haul routes: holder for tablets and smartphones at every seat

Emirates’ Premium Economy to extend to São Paulo and Tokyo Narita
Premium Economy to be introduced on Emirates’ A380 service to São Paulo from 19 November, representing the first in Emirates’ Latin American network

KLM to Renew Long-Haul Fleet with Airbus A350 for Sustainability and Comfort
KLM plans to renew its older generation long-haul fleet with Airbus A350 family aircraft in the coming years. The Airbus A350 is acknowledged as the most fuel efficient and silent aircraft of its generation.

Emirates Seeks Experienced Airbus Captains to Join its Expanding A380 Fleet
Emirates is rolling out the red carpet to welcome experienced Airbus captains, as the airline continues to expand its all wide-body fleet while enjoying exceptional demand across the network. The airline is now inviting applications from seasoned commanders to join its Direct Entry Captains programme for its fleet of Airbus A380s.

Consortium lays pathway for green hydrogen aviation to take flight in New Zealand
A new report called ‘Launching green hydrogen powered aviation in Aotearoa New Zealand’ demonstrates how the consortium members could work together to remove up to 900,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year by 2050 through the use of hydrogen-fuelled aircraft flying New Zealand domestic routes.

Air New Zealand adds four new aircraft to Regional and Short Haul fleet
Air New Zealand has announced as part of the airline’s 2023 annual results last week that it will be welcoming two new ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft and two new Airbus A321* aircraft into its fleet from late 2024 adding 768,000 seats per year.

Fiji Airways Welcomes Third Airbus A350 to Modernize Fleet and Explore New Destinations
Fiji Airways has taken delivery of its newest Airbus A350-900XWB (A350) as part of a journey to modernise the National Carrier’s fleet.

Wizz Air orders additional 75 A321neo aircraft
Wizz Air has strengthened its operations in the Middle East signing a contract for 75 A321neo aircraft.

Vietnam Airlines: Soaring to New Heights - A Story of Remarkable Growth
Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier of Vietnam, has emerged as one of the leading airlines in Southeast Asia, with a rich history of growth and expansion. From its humble beginnings in 1956 as a small domestic airline, it has evolved into a major international player, connecting Vietnam to the world and contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth. The airline is the event sponsor of the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania 2023 ceremony which will be held on 6 September in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Delta Air Lines discloses order for 12 additional A220 aircraft
Largest A220 customer and operator bringing its total order for the type to 131 aircraft

Viva Aerobus signs MoU for 90 A321neo
Mexican ultra-low-cost airline Viva Aerobus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 90 A321neo aircraft to drive its international and domestic growth. This MoU would bring the airline’s order book to 170 A320 Family aircraft.

Icelandair orders 13 Airbus A321XLR, becoming a new Airbus customer
Icelandair, the main Icelandic airline based in Keflavik, has placed a firm order for 13 Airbus A321XLR. The order makes Icelandair a new Airbus customer. The airline is also planning to lease four A321LRs.