Airbus News
Largest ever fleet renewal underway at Delta Air Lines
Over the next three years the carrier will take delivery of 222 planes, with a further 108 slated to arrive in the following years – some 330 in total.
Airbus to cease production of A380 in 2021
European plane manufacturer Airbus has taken the “painful” decision to cease deliveries of the A380 in 2021. The aircraft has struggled to compete with more efficient, smaller models in recent years.
Cebu Pacific welcomes first Airbus A321neo to fleet
Cebu Pacific has received the first of 32 A321neo planes it has on order directly from Airbus. The new aircraft will support the carrier’s fleet renewal and expansion plans over the next five years.
SMBC Aviation Capital expands Airbus A320neo order
Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has boosted its total order book for the A320neo family to 181 aircraft after signing a firm order for an additional 65 planes.
Airbus begins work on A220 manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama
Airbus’ manufacturing growth in the United States advanced another step earlier in Mobile, Alabama, as construction of the company’s A220 facility officially launched with a ground-breaking ceremony.
Acropolis Aviation welcomes first ACJ320neo to fleet
Acropolis Aviation of the UK has taken delivery of the first ACJ320neo, which features new-generation engines and Sharklets to deliver a leap forward in range and economy.
Airbus celebrates record breaking year for deliveries in 2018
Following a record-breaking year at arch rival Boeing, Airbus is also celebrating new milestones having delivered 800 commercial aircraft to 93 customers in 2018.
Delta Air Lines up Airbus A220 order with 15 additional planes
Airbus will produce the A220-300s at a new US assembly facility in Mobile, Alabama. Construction of the plant, to be located adjacent to the existing Airbus A320 assembly facility, will begin later in January.
Neeleman places Airbus order for new Moxy airline
The start-up United States airline codenamed Moxy has signed a firm order with Airbus to purchase 60 A220-300 aircraft. Moxy is the new airline venture led by David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue Airways.
JetBlue Airways finalises A220-300 order with Airbus
With an order book of more than 500 aircraft to date, the A220 has ambitions to win the lion’s share of the 100- to 150-seat aircraft market estimated to represent at least 7,000 aircraft over the next 20 years.
Air Tanzania becomes first African A220 operator
Representatives from the airline as well as officials from the United Republic of Tanzania government, alongside executives from the A220 program, celebrated the aircraft handover at the A220 Mirabel assembly line.
Mhun appoints chief programmes officer at Airbus
Philippe Mhun, currently head of customer services at Airbus, will succeed executive vice president, head of programmes, Didier Evrard, 65, who retires around the turn of the year after 41 years associated with Airbus, 20 of those in top management positions.