Airbus News
Paris Air Show 2017: Airbus launches Skywise data platform
Airbus has launched a new aviation data platform in collaboration with Palantir Technologies – pioneers in big-data integration and advanced analytics.
Paris Air Show 2017: Airbus unveils plans for A380plus
Airbus is presenting a development study for an enhanced A380, to be known as the A380plus. The study includes aerodynamic improvements in particular new, large winglets and other wing refinements that allow for up to four per cent fuel burn savings.
easyJet receives first Leap-1A powered A320neo from Airbus
Airbus has delivered easyJet’s first Leap-1A powered A320neo. The plane is also the airline’s 300th A320 Family aircraft delivery, with the handover made at a ceremony in Toulouse earlier.
Airbus critical of Boeing following latest WTO ruling
The United States has failed to comply with WTO rulings in the more than decade-long ongoing transatlantic battle over commercial aircraft subsidies, according to a new report by the World Trade Organisation’s compliance panel.
Airbus predicts doubling in global aircraft fleet by 2036
The world’s passenger aircraft fleet above 100 seats is set to more than double in the next 20 years to over 40,000 planes as traffic is set to grow at 4.4 percent per year. That is according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast 2017-2036.
Cebu Pacific places new A321ceo order with Airbus
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed an order with Airbus for seven A321ceo to meet on-going strong growth on its domestic and regional network. The latest contract comes on top of an existing order for 32 A321neo.
Airbus deepens China connection with new memorandum
Airbus and China have signed a memorandum of understanding on aviation and aerospace, further enhancing a spirit of cooperation.
New Airbus A330-300 joins Aer Lingus fleet as transatlantic routes grow
Aer Lingus has welcomed a brand new Airbus A330-300 into its fleet. The new A330 aircraft, named Saint Carthage, registration EI-GAJ, has a total capacity of 313 seats, which is made up of 30 business class seats and 283 economy seats.
Brussels Airlines to modernise fleet with Airbus A330-300 acquisitions
Between 2018 and 2019, Brussels Airlines will welcome seven Airbus A330-300 aircraft, to replace seven older A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft that are nearing the end of their leasing period.
Airbus launches A330neo private jet to global market
Airbus Corporate Jets has launched a private jet version of its new A330neo. The new aircraft combines new-generation engines and aerodynamic and other improvements to deliver even more comfort, efficiency and true non-stop to the world range.
Delta Air Lines orders a further 30 Airbus A321ceo planes
Atlanta, Georgia-based Delta Air Lines has placed an incremental order for 30 firm A321ceo aircraft. This order follows three previous Delta orders for the current engine option version of the largest Airbus A320 Family member.
Wow Air welcomes first Airbus A320neo to fleet
Wow Air has taken delivery of the first A320neo aircraft, via an agreement with Air Lease Corporation. The new aircraft is the Icelandic airline’s thirteenth in a rapidly expanding, all-Airbus fleet and will be deployed on Wow Air’s routes to Europe and North America from tomorrow.