Delta Air Lines orders 10 additional Airbus A330-900s
Delta Air Lines has ordered 10 additional Airbus A330-900 widebody aircraft, expanding their A330neo order book from 25 to 35 aircraft. This latest order...
Lächeln! BelugaXL arrives at Airbus’ Bremen site for the first time
The no. 1 aircraft in Airbus’ new-generation airlifter fleet brought a big smile (“lächeln” in German) to the company’s Bremen industrial facility.Touching down in...
Arkia Israeli Airlines takes delivery of world’s first long-range Airbus A321LR
Tel Aviv based ARKIA Israeli Airlines which is majority owned by Jordache Enterprises, has taken delivery of its first A321LR becoming the launch operator...
Flynas becomes the first Saudi carrier to receive the Airbus A320neo
Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s first low-cost airline, has begun taking delivery of its first of 80 A320neo Family aircraft. This follows an agreement signed in...
After 25 years of commercial service, Brussels Airlines’ OO-SFN is leaving for Pinal Airpark
This morning (13 November), one of the oldest Airbus A330 aircraft left Brussels Airport for her final destination. On 28 October 2018, the 25-year-old...
On 12 November 2001, American Airlines flight AA587 crashes in New York, killing 265 people
On 12 November 2001 at 9.14 am, an American Airlines Airbus A300B4-605R (N14053) took off from New York JFK Airport destination the Dominican Republic...
Eurofighter fleet passes 500,000 flying hours
The Eurofighter fleet is celebrating after passing the 500,000 flying hours mark, as it cements its place at the heart of European air defence.Eurofighter...
The Airbus H125 helicopter at the top of the world
The challenges of climbing in the Himalayas are legendary. So are the challenges of flying there, yet many a climber owes thanks to the...
Landing gear of Air France Airbus A318 fails to retract, intercepted by Rafale fighter jet for inspection
https://youtu.be/93QNTZUqyG0On 6 November, the landing gear of an Air France Airbus A318 (F-GUGL) failed to retract after departure from Paris CDG airport. The aircraft...
British Airways Airbus A380 to Los Angeles returns to London Heathrow after engine failure
On 6 November around 16:05 (UTC +0), a British Airways Airbus A380 (G-XLEE) departed from London Heathrow destination Los Angeles as BA269. About one...
First Airbus A330-800 becomes airborne for its maiden flight
A330-800 flight-test programme now underway;
Flight Test Aircraft MSN1888 will prepare A330-800 for certification.On 6 November, the first Airbus A330-800 took off at...
Air New Zealand takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo during the weekend of 3-4 November 2018, making the national carrier of New...
Delta Air Lines takes delivery of its first Airbus A220
On 26 October, Airbus welcomed Delta Air Lines as the first U.S. carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220 aircraft. On hand for...
China Eastern Airlines’ first Airbus A350 XWB performs maiden flight
The first A350-900 for China Eastern Airlines has performed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of...
Vietjet orders 50 more Airbus A321neo aircraft
On 2 November, Vietnamese carrier Vietjet has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 50 A321neo single aisle aircraft, finalising an MOU...
Airbus reports financial results of first nine months of 2018
Focus on deliveries and securing production ramp-up
9m financials reflect A350 XWB performance and aircraft delivery profile
Revenues € 40 billion; EBIT Adjusted...
Wreckage of old Airbus A300 catches fire at Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport
On 31 October, the wreckage of an old Airbus A300 caught fire at Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport. Rescue services rushed to the scene and...
Airbus comments on Belgium’s decision to buy 34 F-35 fighter jets: “A lost opportunity for European Defence”
With sincere regret Airbus Defence and Space has taken note of the decision by the government of Belgium to select the F-35 to replace...
The Royal Thai Air Force receives two new H225Ms
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has taken delivery of its seventh and eighth H225M (previously known as EC725) multirole utility helicopters.Since 2012, the...
Airbus and China Airlines present A350-900 with special joint livery
Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its newest A350-900 aircraft, which features a unique joint livery that combines the airline’s distinctive plum...