Airbus News
First All Nippon Airways A380 rolls off assembly line in France
Following the start of final assembly work in April, All Nippon Airways’ first A380 has completed airframe assembly and today made its debut in Toulouse.
TAP prepares to welcome A330neo as testing gathers pace
The first A330neo for launch operator TAP Air Portugal - MSN1819 - has completed a 4:32 hours maiden flight. The aircraft now joins the fleet of two A330-900 test aircraft already performing flight tests.
World Trade Organisation finds in favour of US in Airbus subsidy dispute
The World Trade Organisation has found that the European Union has failed to honour multiple previous rulings and has provided more than $22 billion of illegal subsidies to European aircraft maker Airbus.
Ultra-long-range A350 XWB one step closer to Singapore Airlines debut
The ultra-long-range version of the A350 XWB, MSN 216, has successfully completed its first flight.
Airbus delivers first A321neo to Primera Air in Hamburg
Primera Air has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo at an event in Hamburg. The event was held in the presence of Andri Már Ingólfsson, chief executive and president of Primera Travel Group, and Kimon Sotiropoulos, vice president, sales, northern and central Europe, Airbus.
Vietnam Airlines continues fleet expansion with Airbus A350 arrival
Vietnam Airlines has received its 12th Airbus A350 aircraft. This is the first A350 aircraft in the world to showcase the SkyTeam livery with Vietnam Airlines logo on the fuselage.
Airbus unveils A380 Cabin-Flex as it seeks to boost sales
As part of the efficiency-boosting A380 cabin enablers, Airbus has developed a new option: A380 Cabin-Flex.
SAS Group signs for 50 A320neo planes with Airbus
SAS Group has signed a firm order for 35 A320neo aircraft, while the carrier will also lease 15 additional A320neos from third parties. This new commitment will result in SAS becoming an all Airbus operator, using the fuel-efficient A320 family for its mainline European operations, as well as for its extensive domestic services in Scandinavia.
Aegean Airlines signs A320neo deal with Airbus
Aegean Airlines, the biggest airline in Greece, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to purchase 30 A320neo family aircraft. The deal comprises of 20 A320neos and ten A321neos.
Bamboo Airways signs deal for 24 Airbus A321neo planes
FLC Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for up to 24 A321neo aircraft for future operation by start-up carrier Bamboo Airways.
Cebu Pacific welcomes first Airbus A321 to fleet
The Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific, has received the first of its 39 A321 aircraft - ushering the entry of a new Airbus model into its fleet. The Airbus A321 is an efficient single-aisle jetliner, the longest and widest among all single-aisle aircraft.
Airbus begins construction of first All Nippon Airways A380 in France
The main sections of the first A380 for Japan’s All Nippon Airways have arrived at the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse via a special convoy. They arrived with six subassemblies - the nose, central and aft fuselage sections, the tailplane, and the two wings.