Airbus News
Air Côte d’Ivoire receives first A320neo from Airbus
With improved levels of efficiency, this new aircraft will be deployed on Air Côte d’Ivoire’s regional network to serve Senegal, Gabon and Cameroon.
Airbus sees profits slip in full-year 2020 results
European manufacturing giant Airbus swung to an operating loss of €510 million in 2020, down from a profit of €1.3 billion recorded in the previous year.
Airbus seeks to develop hydrogen hub in Paris
Airbus has led calls for expressions of interest to explore the opportunities generated by hydrogen in Paris airports with the aim to decarbonise air transport activities.
Turkmenistan Airlines makes first Airbus purchase
Turkmenistan Airlines has placed an order for two A330-200 passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft. The order marks the first time an Airbus aircraft has been sold in Turkmenistan.
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.