Airbus News
Tap Air Portugal welcomes first Airbus A321LR to fleet
Tap Air Portugal has taken delivery of the first of twelve Airbus A321LR aircraft it has on order. The Lisbon-based carrier thus becomes the first airline to operate a combined A330neo and A321LR fleet.
American Airlines debuts first Airbus A321neo in Phoenix
American Airlines has started scheduled flights with the first of its 100 new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The first flight was American 682 from Phoenix to Orlando, Florida.
Airbus sells Alestis Aerospace stake to Aciturri
Airbus has entered into an agreement to sell its shares in Alestis Aerospace to Aciturri, a company headquartered in Miranda de Ebro, Spain.
Airbus welcomes huge Chinese order as president Xi visits France
Airbus and China Aviation Supplies Holding Company have signed a general terms agreement covering the purchase by Chinese airlines of a total of 300 Airbus aircraft.
All Nippon Airways takes delivery of first A380
All Nippon Airways has taken delivery of its first A380 at a ceremony in Toulouse. The Japanese carrier becomes the 15th operator of the world’s largest passenger aircraft.
Starlux Airlines places A350 order with Airbus
Starlux Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for 17 widebody aircraft, comprising 12 A350-1000s and five A350-900s. The new airline plans to deploy these aircraft on its long-haul services from Taipei to Europe and North America, as well as selected destinations within the Asia-Pacific region.
flynas welcomes latest Airbus A320neo to fleet in Saudi Arabia
flynas has received its second Airbus A320neo aircraft. The plane is the latest of 80 set to be delivered in an $8.5 billion deal with Airbus. This deal is the second-largest aircraft purchase deal in the Middle East and is a game changer for the air-travel industry in Saudi Arabia and the entire region.
Lufthansa confirms 40 new aircraft as part of fleet modernisation
Lufthansa Group has agreed deals for the purchase of a total of 40 state-of-the-art aircraft for its airlines. The 20 Boeing 787-9 and 20 additional Airbus A350-900 planes will primarily be replacing four-engine aircraft.
Air Senegal welcomes first Airbus A330-900 to fleet
The carrier is the first African airline to fly Airbus’ new generation wide-body aircraft featuring latest technology engines, new wings with enhanced aerodynamics and a curved wingtip-design, drawing best practices from the A350 XWB.
Swiss reveals first refurbished Airbus A340
The first Swiss Airbus A340 with a completely refurbished interior in all three seating cabins took off from Zurich earlier on its first revenue flight.
Air Vanuatu selects Airbus A220 for fleet renewal
The national flag-carrier of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu’s first ever order with Airbus makes it the launch customer of the A220 in the Pacific region.
Austrian Airlines launches retro Airbus A320
An Austrian Airlines A320, with the registration OE-LBO, has departed Zurich featuring a retro look. The livery originates from the 1980s, when Austrian Airlines re-enter the intercontinental flight business after a long hiatus.