Airbus News
Airbus to cut 15,000 jobs as aviation demand slumps
Airbus has announced plans to downsize its global workforce with the loss of 15,000 jobs. The move follows the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent sharp fall in demand for new commercial aircraft.
Stanley appointed Asia-Pacific president for Airbus
Based in Singapore, Anand Stanley will lead the strategy and future positioning of Airbus and its divisions across the region. He succeeds Patrick de Castelbajac, who is leaving the company, and will take up the new role in July.
Wizz Air welcomes first Airbus A320neo to fleet
The Airbus A320neo incorporates the latest technologies in aviation and offers significant environmental benefits, with nearly a 50 per cent reduction in noise footprint.
Breaking Travel News investigates: American Airlines waves goodbye to five fleets
American Airlines has revealed plans to retire some older, less fuel-efficient aircraft from its fleet in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour of the planes that will be taking-off on their final journeys in January
Airbus faces gravest situation company has ever known
Airbus posted a net loss of €481 million for the first quarter of 2020, compared with a net profit of €40 million for the same period last year. Chief executive Guillaume Faury said: “We are implementing a number of measures to ensure the future of Airbus.”
Ranque appointed chairman of Airbus
René Obermann has become chairman of Airbus, succeeding Denis Ranque. The move was made following the annual general meeting in Amsterdam, at which shareholders approved all resolutions on the agenda.
Airbus cuts aircraft production by a third as demand falls
Airbus is revising its aircraft production rates downwards to adapt to a new market environment caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Going forward, Airbus will produce 40 A320s a month, as well as two A330s and six A350s.
Airbus delivers millions of face masks to European partners
Airbus has continued 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. These include France, Germany, Spain and the UK.
Airbus to pause majority of operations in Spain
Airbus is to pause the majority of production in Spain until April 9th as the country continues to battle one of the worst Covid-19 outbreaks in Europe. The Spanish government announced new measures in the fight against the pandemic earlier.
Airbus to resume production at European manufacturing sites
In a rare sport of good news, Airbus has said it expects production and assembly work to partially resume in France and Spain today. For other non-production activities globally, Airbus continues to support home-working where possible.
Swiss takes delivery for first A320neo
Swiss International Air Lines has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft at a ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. It is the first of 25 A320neo planes ordered by the carrier.
Green Africa Airways places huge Airbus A220 order
The 50-plane order from Nigeria’s Lagos-based airline is one of the biggest to be placed globally for the A220 and the largest ever from the African continent.