Airbus News
Farnborough 2016: Jetstar Pacific places order for ten A320ceo planes
Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for ten A320ceo aircraft. The agreement was announced during the Farnborough Air Show and will mark the first direct purchase of aircraft by the airline with Airbus.
Farnborough 2016: Go Air doubles A320neo order to 144 planes
Indian low-cost airline Go Air has chosen Airbus for its further expansion plans by signing a memorandum of understanding for 72 A320neo aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow. Go Air, a Wadia Group company, announced its latest order following a similar agreement for 72 A320neo placed in 2011 bringing the total order book to 144 aircraft.
Farnborough 2016: AirAsia places major A321neo order
AirAsia has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 100 A321neo aircraft. The contract was announced at the Farnborough Airshow by AirAsia Group chief executive Tony Fernandes and Airbus president Fabrice Brégier. The contract marks the first order placed by AirAsia for the largest model in the best-selling A320 Family.
Farnborough 2016: Air Côte d’Ivoire places latest Airbus A320neo order
Air Côte d’Ivoire, Ivory Coast’s national airline based in Abidjan, has signed a firm order for the purchase of an additional A320neo to complete its fleet. Air Côte d’Ivoire already distinguished itself in the spring by becoming the first African airline to order the A320neo.
Farnborough 2016: Virgin Atlantic selects A350 as latest addition to fleet
UK-based Virgin Atlantic Airways has selected the A350-1000, the largest member of the A350 Family, to become the latest aircraft in its fleet, operating from both London Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The airline is purchasing eight A350-1000s for deliveries commencing in 2019, and four new aircraft on long term leases from ALC from 2020, including a lease option for a fifth aircraft.
Farnborough 2016: Airbus predicts 40,000 strong commercial aviation fleet
With the continuing exponential growth in the commercial aviation aftermarket, Airbus has published its first Global Services Forecast. This forecast predicts that over the next 20 years the total industry aftermarket services spend will reach US$3 trillion.
Tibet Airlines receives its first A330 from Airbus
Lhasa based Tibet Airlines has received its first widebody aircraft, an A330-200 with increased 242 tonne maximum take-off-weight, following a handover in Toulouse, France. The increased MTOW, the first A330-200 in China, allows airlines to operate from the most demanding high altitude airports where take off performance, additional range and improved operating costs are key.
AWAS increases Airbus A320 order
AWAS, the Dublin-based leading global aircraft leasing company has announced an order for an additional 15 A320 Family aircraft, comprising 12 A320ceo and three A321ceo aircraft. Dave Siegel, AWAS chief executive, remarked on the deal: “AWAS is pleased to continue our long-term relationship with Airbus in reaching this deal for the order of 15 A320ceo Family aircraft which will include a mix of both A321 and A320 aircraft.
A300 Airbus sunk off coast of Turkey to boost diving tourism
An A300 Airbus jet has been sunk off the Aegean coast in a bid to attract more diving tourists to the region.
Malaysia Airlines grows fleet with two new Airbus A350-900s
Malaysia Airlines Berhad has exercised the lease option for a 12-year lease agreement for an additional two new Airbus A350-900s with Air Lease Corporation. The transaction is pursuant to the option provided under the existing Lease Agreement for the four A350-900s signed by both parties in September last year.
Air Côte D’Ivoire places Airbus A320 order
Air Côte D’Ivoire, the national airline of Ivory Coast based in Abidjan, has signed a firm order for two A320neo and two A320 aircraft. The agreement makes Air Côte D’Ivoire the first African airline to order the A320neo. The airline’s first purchase agreement directly with Airbus also makes Air Côte D’Ivoire a new customer.
China Eastern Airlines places latest Airbus A350 order
China Eastern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A350-900 aircraft, making the airline the latest customer for the aircraft. China Eastern Airlines operates one of the largest Airbus fleet in the world with nearly 300 Airbus aircraft in service, comprising A320 Family and A330 Family.