Airbus News
Vistara Honored with ‘ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Awards 2024’
Vistara, India’s premier full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has received two prestigious awards at the ‘ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Awards 2024.’ The airline was recognized with the “ch-aviation World’s 4th Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2024” and the “ch-aviation Asia’s 2nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2024.”
Airbus statement on Flight JAL516
Airbus regrets to confirm that an A350-900 operated by Japan Airlines was involved in an accident during flight JAL516 from Sapporo New Chitose Airport to Haneda International Airport shortly after 17:47 (local time) on 02 January 2024. All 367 passengers and 12 crew members on-board evacuated the aircraft.
Airbus delivers first aircraft from new Toulouse Final Assembly Line
Airbus has successfully delivered its first Airbus A321neo assembled at its newest A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse.
flynas Takes Delivery of 3 Airbus A320neo Aircraft
flynas, the national air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East and the world, announced taking delivery of three Airbus A320neo aircraft last November, further upscaling its fleet to 63 aircraft,
Turkish Airlines to order an additional 220 Airbus aircraft
Turkish Airlines has placed an order for 220 Airbus aircraft, made up of 150 Airbus’ A321s and 70 A350 widebody aircraft.
Cathay Cargo Orders Airbus A350F Freighters to Expand Fleet and Boost Cargo Connectivity
Cathay Cargo, with a vision to become the world’s most customer-centric air cargo service brand, has placed an initial firm order for six Airbus A350F freighters and secured the option to acquire an additional 20 aircraft in the future. The state-of-the-art A350F freighters are scheduled for delivery starting in 2027 and are expected to enhance Hong Kong’s status as the world’s leading air cargo hub.
Hamburg Airport joins international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network
Hamburg Airport has become the first German and the 12th member of the international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network, to promote the further expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation. The network’s membership already includes members from the airports, airlines and energy sectors in 11 countries including France, the USA, UK, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand.
Lufthansa Group tests Green Fares on intercontinental routes
The Lufthansa Group is extending its Green Fares to long-haul flights. Initially, the fare will be tested on 12 selected flight routes
SMBC Aviation Capital orders 60 A320neo Family aircraft
Leading aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered a further 60 A320neo Family aircraft taking its total for the type to nearly 340 aircraft purchased directly from Airbus.
FIRST QANTASLINK A220 ROLLS OUT OF PAINTSHOP AS FLEET RENEWAL RAMPS UP
QantasLink’s first brand new Airbus A220 aircraft has rolled out of the paintshop at Airbus’ facility in Mirabel, Canada, marking a significant milestone in the Qantas Group’s fleet renewal program
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Ethiopian Airlines in it for the long-haul: Commits to a further 17 A350-900s
Ethiopia’s flagship carrier, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 11 additional Airbus A350-900s with six more purchase rights to be added to its existing fleet. The latest agreement takes Ethiopian Airlines’ total order book and commitment for the A350 to 33, including four A350-1000s.
Emirates places order for 15 A350s at Dubai Airshow 2023
Emirates today announced an order for 15 additional Airbus A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow 2023, worth US$ 6 billion. This takes Emirates’ total A350 order book to a total of 65 units.