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Major airlines explore carbon removal solutions
Airbus and a number of major airlines – including Air Canada, Air France-KLM, easyJet, IAG and Lufthansa – have signed Letters of Intent to explore opportunities for a future supply of carbon removal credits from direct air carbon capture technology.
Virgin Atlantic unveils new Airbus A330neo
Virgin Atlantic has revealed its anticipated Airbus A330neo for the first time, designed to provide a premium, personalised experience for every customer.
Airbus to provide 42 satellite platforms for the US Space Agency program
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc., has been contracted to provide 42 satellite platforms as well as assembly, integration, and test (AIT), launch, and space vehicle commissioning support services to Northrop Grumman to satisfy the U.S. Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer prototype constellation (T1TL) award.
Airbus awarded new orders in China
Airbus confirms the signing of orders with Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines for a total of 292 A320 Family aircraft, demonstrating the positive recovery momentum and prosperous outlook for the Chinese aviation market. Once the relevant criteria are met, these orders will enter the backlog.
Airbus completes helicopter flight powered by SAF
An Airbus H225 has performed the first ever helicopter flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel. Tests are expected to continue on other types of helicopters with a view to reaching 100% SAF by 2030.
Airbus and CISPA establish digital innovation hub for cybersecurity and AI
Airbus and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security have signed a MoU at ILA Berlin 2022 to open a centre of excellence for cybersecurity and trustworthy artificial intelligence in Saarland, Germany.
Qantas and Airbus joint investment to kickstart Australian biofuels industry
Qantas and Airbus will invest up to US$200 million to develop sustainable aviation fuel in Australia in a landmark agreement.
Airbus A321XLR takes off for inaugural flight
Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport for a test flight lasting approximately over four hours.
Airbus-built Earth observation satellite ready for launch
Latest radar technology together with very fast alignment and flexible shaping of the antenna beam enables extremely high-resolution observation of the Earth’s surface, regardless of time of day and weather conditions.
Airbus and Kansai airports partner to study hydrogen use in Japan
Airbus and Kansai Airports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the use of hydrogen at three of the Group’s airports in Japan (Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport).
Wizz Air and Airbus partner on hydrogen-powered jet operations
Wizz Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus to explore the potential for hydrogen-powered, zero-emission aircraft operations.