After 18 years of service as the Airbus Defence and Space Flying Test Bed for aerial refuelling and in-house innovation projects, the A310 MRTT is retiring. Its successor, an A330-200, will continue to explore future technology developments. Over nearly two decades, the A310-300 MRTT (MSN 489) has played a pivotal role in the evolution of […]
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Airbus is responding to the forecasted demand for an additional 2.3 million trained workers in the airline services sector over the next 20 years by constructing a new aviation training campus. According to the latest Airbus Global Services forecast, this expansion will support airlines’ crew training needs, aid in the introduction of new Airbus aircraft
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Satair, an Airbus Services company and a front-runner in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, has announced the opening of its new Logistics & Service Centre in Hamburg, Germany. Situated in the Wilhelmsburg area, the 56,500 m² facility is the largest warehouse within the Airbus Group, marking a significant expansion of Satair’s global presence. The new centre
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The Indonesian Air Force has ordered four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced at this week’s Bali International Airshow. Under the agreement between the Indonesian Air Force and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), Airbus will deliver the five-bladed H145s to PTDI. PTDI will manage the reassembly, mission equipment
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China Development Bank Financial Leasing has announced that it will acquire 80 Airbus A320neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for between 2030 and 2032. This substantial order aims to optimise the fleet structure of the bank’s aviation unit and enhance the proportion of next-generation aircraft, which are known for their high fuel efficiency and broad market
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Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract with the Iraq Ministry of Defence for 12 H225M multi-role helicopters. The agreement was formalised in Baghdad by Iraq’s Defence Minister, Mr Thabet al-Abbassi, with French Ambassador Patrick Durel present. These helicopters will be utilised by the Iraqi Army Aviation Command, replacing older Mi-17s and expanding their operational capabilities
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Egyptair Maintenance & Engineering (Egyptair M&E) has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus. This partnership strengthens Egyptair M&E’s position as a global leader in aviation maintenance and repair services (MRO). As part of the MoU, Egyptair M&E will undergo the Airbus airframe MRO supplier qualification process, showcasing its compliance with
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airBaltic has confirmed an incremental order for an additional ten Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking its fourth re-order and bringing the airline’s total firm order to 90 A220 aircraft. Currently operating a robust fleet of nearly 50 A220-300s, airBaltic is both the largest A220 customer in Europe and the largest A220-300 operator globally. The Latvian flag
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Group (Cathay) has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A330-900 wide-body aircraft. The order follows a thorough evaluation by the airline under its mid-size wide-body fleet renewal programme. The newly-ordered aircraft will enable Cathay to modernise its earlier-generation A330-300 fleet and expand its operations on high-capacity regional routes. The aircraft
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Airbus has posted consolidated financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2024. “The half-year financial performance mainly reflects significant charges in our space business. We are addressing the root causes of these issues,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “In commercial aircraft, we are focused on deliveries and preparing the next steps of
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