Airbus News
Air New Zealand receives first A321neo from Airbus
Air New Zealand has become a new operator of the A321neo, following the delivery of its first aircraft. In total, Air New Zealand will acquire 20 A320neo family aircraft.
Vietjet places 50 A321neo order with Airbus
Vietnamese carrier Vietjet has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 50 A321neo single aisle aircraft, finalising a memorandum of understanding signed at the Farnborough International Airshow in July.
Airbus launches report on impact of aviation in Africa
The report was officially launched at a special summit convening African government officials, policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, intergovernmental bodies and multilateral development organisations in Toulouse, France.
Delta Air Lines receives first A220 plane from Airbus
On hand for the delivery ceremony at the aircraft’s assembly line in Mirabel were members of the A220 team as well as government officials and executives from Delta, Airbus, Bombardier and Investissement Quebec.
China Airlines takes delivery of latest A350-900
The plane features a unique joint livery that combines the Taiwan-based airline’s distinctive plum blossom logo with Airbus’ exclusive A350 XWB carbon fibre pattern.
Kuwait Airways signs for eight A330-800 planes from Airbus
The deal was signed by Yousef Al-Jassim, chairman of the national carrier of the state of Kuwait, and Christian Scherer, Airbus chief commercial officer, at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse.
Guillaume selected as Airbus chief executive by board
The board of directors of Airbus has selected Guillaume Faury as future chief executive officer of the company. Starting in engineering, then flight test, he later became executive vice president for commercial programmes, then executive vice president for research and development.
First Delta Airbus A220-100 takes off in Canada
Delta Air Lines’ first A220-100 has taken off on its first flight from Mirabel airport, Québec. The aircraft was crewed by A220 programme test pilots.
Lufthansa confirms US$3bn Airbus order
The board of Lufthansa has approved the purchase of 27 short- and medium-haul aircraft. The purchase options for 24 Airbus A320neo and three A321neo will now be converted into firm orders.
Singapore Airlines to welcome first A350-900 ultra-long-range to fleet
The latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB is capable of flying further in commercial service than any other aircraft, with a range of up to 9,700 nautical miles, or over 20 hours non-stop.
First Delta Airbus A220 rolls off production line
The first Airbus A220-100 built for Delta Air Lines saw the light of day earlier after rolling out of the paint shop at the A220 assembly line in Mirabel, Quebec. Larry Cato, a program manager on the Delta fleet management team, was onsite for the occasion.
Scherer replaces Schulz as chief commercial officer at Airbus
Airbus has appointed Christian Scherer to the role of chief commercial officer, replacing Eric Schulz, who has decided to leave the company after just nine months for personal reasons.