Airbus News
Airbus begins assembly of first future eco-wing prototype
A major Airbus research and technology programme, Wing of Tomorrow, has reached a key milestone with the assembly of its first full-size prototype.
Airbus joins DAX40 index in Germany
Deutsche Börse completed the expansion of the DAX from 30 to 40 companies earlier as part of a reform process and appointed Airbus, among others, to the German premium index.
Breeze Airways prepares to debut Airbus A220
Breeze Airways has revealed its new A220-300 livery, while confirming that it has reached a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 more of the aircraft.
Jet2.com to become Airbus customer with A321neo deal
Jet2.com has placed an initial order for 36 A321neos making the Leeds-based airline a new Airbus customer. The order reflects an ambitious fleet expansion and renewal plan at the carrier.
LATAM boosts Airbus A320neo order as rebound gathers pace
LATAM has acquired a further 28 A320neo planes as it continues to rebuild its fleet in South America. The aircraft are in addition to the 42 previously agreed upon with Airbus.
Condor selects Airbus A330neo for fleet overhaul
Condor has chosen the A330neo to renew its long-haul fleet. The plane is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines and features a new wing with increased span and A350-inspired winglets.
Commercial aircraft demand drives Airbus into black
Airbus has reported a net profit of €2.2 billion for the first-half of 2021 as demand for commercial aircraft rebounds. The figure is an improvement on the €1.9 billion loss during the first half of last year.
flyadeal welcomes first A320neo to fleet
The aircraft is the first out of 65 A320neo family aircraft ordered by Saudi Arabian Airline at the Paris Airshow 2019, and will join an all-Airbus fleet.
United Airlines places huge orders with both Boeing and Airbus
Boeing and United announced the carrier will expand its 737 order book by purchasing an additional 200 737 Max jets. At the same time, the US carrier has ordered 70 A321neo planes from Airbus.
Jestin appointed executive vice president with Airbus
Airbus has appointed Catherine Jestin as executive vice president digital and information management. She will join the executive committee and report to Guillaume Faury, Airbus chief executive.
World2fly receives first Airbus A350-900
The airline, based on the Balearic island of Mallorca and founded by the Spanish hotel company Iberostar, will operate the planes on long-haul routes from Madrid.
Airbus to upgrade A320 production facilities in Toulouse
The manufacturer said the decision would provide increased flexibility throughout its global industrial production system to respond to market recovery and future demand.