Republic of Korea Air Force receives first Airbus A330 MRTT
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.The new-generation A330 MRTT...
EASA certifies A330neo for “beyond 180 minutes” ETOPS
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved the A330-900 for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine aircraft Operations) ‘beyond 180 minutes’ diversion time. This significant achievement...
Delta’s first Airbus A330-900neo rolls out of the paint shop
Delta's first A330-900neo left the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, France, this weekend, sporting its signature Delta livery. Though at first glance, the aircraft...
Cebu Pacific takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo
Cebu Pacific, the largest low-cost carrier in the Philippines has taken delivery of its first A321neo.The new addition complements the Manila-based airline’s Airbus fleet,...
Ivory Coast joins the family of Airbus C295 operators
The Ministry of Defence of Ivory Coast has signed a firm order for one C295 medium transport aircraft.The aircraft, in transport configuration, will enhance...
SMBC Aviation Capital orders 65 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
Leading aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has boosted its total order book for the A320neo Family to 181 aircraft after signing a firm order...
Acropolis Aviation takes delivery of first Airbus ACJ320neo
Cabin completion of new aircraft next stepAcropolis Aviation of the UK has taken delivery of the first ACJ320neo, which features new-generation engines and Sharklets...
Construction begins on Airbus’ U.S. A220 Manufacturing Facility
Airbus’ manufacturing growth in the United States advanced another step today in Mobile, Alabama, as the construction of the company’s A220 Manufacturing Facility officially...
Why no A380 for Cathay Pacific?
You Asked Cathay Pacific: AircraftIt goes without saying that planes are a key aspect of any airline's business. So, for our aviation-curious passengers,...
Ten years ago: US Airways A320 ditches into the Hudson after multiple bird strikes during take-off
On 15 January 2009, a US Airways Airbus A320 took off from New York's LaGuardia airport. Three minutes after take-off, flight 1549 struck a...
Photo Special: Meet & greet with all five Belgian Icons of Brussels Airlines
On Monday 14 January 2019, Brussels Airlines organised a remarkable aviation event. For the first time ever, the Belgian airline lined up all of...
The Airbus A220 airliner wins approval from Transport Canada for 180 minutes ETOPS capability
The newest addition to the Airbus family of commercial aircraft, the A220, has received 180-minute extended operations (ETOPS*) approval from the Canadian civil aviation...
Indonesian Air Force places order for eight additional Airbus H225M helicopters
The Indonesian Air Force has ordered eight additional twin-engine multirole H225M helicopters as part of the country’s fleet-strengthening initiative for a combat search and...
Delta Air Lines books order for additional 15 Airbus A220 aircraft
Increases Delta’s A220 commitment to 90 aircraft, including first for -300Delta Air Lines has ordered 15 additional A220 aircraft, bringing to 90 the total...
Airbus delivered 800 commercial aircraft in 2018
Airbus achieves new commercial aircraft delivery record in 2018 Deliveries total 800 aircraft, 11 percent higher than in 2017
Net orders total...
U.S. start-up airline code-named “Moxy” confirms order for 60 Airbus A220-300s
Low-cost carrier selects new Airbus model for operational efficiencies and passenger comfortThe start-up U.S. airline code-named “Moxy” has signed a firm order with Airbus...
JetBlue Airways firms up order for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft
Order will add to JetBlue’s large fleet of Airbus planesJetBlue Airways has firmed up an order for 60 A220-300 aircraft, the larger model of...
Belgian Defence acquires an Airbus A400M flight simulator
This Friday, 28 December 2018, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved the purchase of a flight simulator for the training of future pilots of the Airbus...
A319neo with CFM LEAP-1A engines wins joint Type Certification from FAA and EASA
The A319neo powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines has achieved joint Type Certification from both the US FAA and European EASA airworthiness authorities. This...
Air Tanzania becomes first African-based Airbus A220 operator
Air Tanzania has become the first African carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220 aircraft, the newest addition to the Airbus family of...