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Airbus prepares first ACJ320neo for take-off
The first ACJ320neo has entered final assembly in Hamburg, marking the start of a new era in Airbus corporate jets. Featuring the largest cabin in its class, the ACJ320neo is due to be delivered to Acropolis Aviation of the UK in the last quarter, together with a second aircraft, for Comlux of Switzerland.
Iberia takes delivery of first A350 XWB from Airbus
Iberia has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB plane from Airbus, becoming the 18th airline to operate the world’s newest twin engine widebody.
Aegean Airlines firms up order for 30 Airbus A320neo planes
Aegean Airlines has firmed up an order for the purchase of 30 A320neo family aircraft at a ceremony in Athens, witnessed by Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras.
Airbus warns UK government no-deal Brexit could see it leave
Airbus has published a risk assessment outlining the “urgent risks” to its business arising from the UK exiting the European Union without a withdrawal agreement.
First Airbus A350-1000 joins Cathay Pacific fleet
Cathay Pacific Airways has become the second airline to operate the A350-1000, the world’s newest long range widebody airliner. The airline took delivery of the aircraft at a special event in Toulouse, France.
Airbus A330neo enters final phase of testing
The A330neo, Airbus’ newest widebody aircraft, has embarked on a worldwide tour to demonstrate its readiness for airline operations. As a final step in the aircraft certification phase, these function and reliability tests will include ETOPS missions, landing at diversion airports and testing airport handling services.
Côte d’Ivoire signs aerospace development deal with Airbus
Airbus and the government of Côte d’Ivoire have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a framework of collaboration to support the development of the country’s aerospace industry.
Airbus opens fourth A320 production line in Hamburg, Germany
Making use of digital technologies and a more flexible industrial set-up, the innovative state-of-the-art line is a key enabler for ramping up the single aisle programme to 60 aircraft per month by mid-2019.
Airbus-Bombardier C Series deal to close in July
Having received all required regulatory approvals, Airbus, Bombardier and Investissement Québec have agreed to close the C Series transaction effective on July 1st.
Royal Brunei Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A320neo
Royal Brunei Airlines has welcomed the delivery of the first of its Airbus A320neo aircraft during a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France.
Lufthansa Group orders six further Airbus A320neo planes
Lufthansa Group has firmed-up a previous option for six further Airbus A320neo, following a decision by the company’s supervisory board at the beginning of May.
Airbus commiserates loss of flight test engineer Scherer
Günter Scherer, renown for having been the German flight test engineer on board the A300’s first flight on October 28th, 1972, passed away on May 26th in Toulouse.