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Airbus A350-1000 receives European and US safety accreditation
Following an intensive flight test campaign performed in less than a year, the A350-1000 has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Dubai Airshow 2017: Wataniya places 25 A320neo order with Airbus
Golden Falcon Aviation, the exclusive aircraft provider of Wataniya Airways, has signed a memorandum of understanding for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow 2017 by Hamad Al-Tuwaijri, chairman of Golden Falcon Aviation, and John Leahy, chief operating officer, customers, Airbus Commercial Aircraft, in the presence of Ali Al Fouzan, chairman of Wataniya Airways.
Airbus develops first mixed reality trainer for A350 XWB
Airbus, in cooperation with Japan Airlines and JAL Engineering, has developed a prototype application supporting new training solutions, taking advantage of the world’s most advanced mixed reality technology, Microsoft HoloLens and immersive headsets.
Emirates welcomes 100th Airbus A380 to fleet
Emirates today celebrates the milestone delivery of its 100th Airbus A380 aircraft at a special ceremony with Airbus at the manufacturer’s delivery centre in Hamburg. Emirates chairman Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum officiated the ceremony.
Airbus A350-1000 passes latest testing stage before launch
The A350-1000, the newest member of Airbus’ leading wide-body family, has successfully completed its functional and reliability testing. The news brings the aircraft a step closer to type certification, which will hopefully be secured this month.
First Tianjin-assembled A320neo delivered to AirAsia
AirAsia has taken delivery of the first A320neo assembled at the Airbus Final Assembly Line Asia at a dedicated ceremony in Tianjin, China. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, seats comfortably 186 passengers and is equipped with the innovative Space-Flex cabin.
Emirates prepares to receive milestone Airbus A380
Emirates is set to receive its milestone 100th A380 aircraft on November 3rd. Over 80 million passengers have flown on the superjumbo in the nine years since it first joined Emirates’ modern fleet.
First A330neo takes flight over southern France
The first A330neo took off this morning at Blagnac in Toulouse for its maiden flight taking place over south-western France. The aircraft, MSN1795, is a A330-900 and the first of three certification flight-test aircraft to fly, powered by the latest technology Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 turbofans.
Delta Air Lines takes Airbus A350 to Amsterdam
Delta Air Lines has scheduled its flagship A350-900 aircraft on one of four daily flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. The new route will launch on March 31st next year.
Bastian: Delta will not pay any tariff on Bombardier deal
Delta Air Lines chief executive Ed Bastian has stated the American carrier will not pay “any” tariff on the purchase of C Series aircraft from Bombardier.
Airbus launches C Series partnership with Bombardier
Airbus and Bombardier are to become partners on the C Series aircraft programme. An agreement signed earlier brings together Airbus’ global reach and scale with Bombardier’s newest, state-of-the-art jet aircraft family, positioning both partners to fully unlock the value of the C Series platform and create significant new value for customers, suppliers, employees and shareholders.
Airbus to partner with Bombardier on C Series programme
Airbus and Bombardier are to become partners on the C Series aircraft programme. An agreement signed earlier brings together Airbus’ global reach and scale with Bombardier’s newest, state-of-the-art jet aircraft family, positioning both partners to fully unlock the value of the C Series platform and create significant new value for customers, suppliers, employees and shareholders.