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Paul Meijers, Airbus EVP Commercial Transaction (l) and Bander Al Mohanna, Flynas CEO, signing the MoU at the Farnborough Airshow © Airbus

Flynas and Airbus sign MoU for 90 new aircraft

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 75 A320neo-family aircraft and 15 A330-900s. This strategic agreement will expand the airline’s capacity and range, enhancing its overall fleet capabilities. The MoU was signed during the Farnborough International Airshow in the presence of the President of the General Authority […]

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Rendering of Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 aircraft © Airbus

Virgin Atlantic completes fleet transformation with order for seven A330s

Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for seven additional A330neo aircraft as part of its broader fleet transformation initiative. This new agreement increases Virgin Atlantic’s total commitment to the A330neo to 19 aircraft, enhancing its operational economics. The announcement was made during the Farnborough Airshow aboard Virgin Atlantic’s A330neo, named ‘Ruby Rebel’ and registered

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JAL has finalised an order for 20 A350-900s and 11 A321neo aircraft © Airbus

Japan Airlines finalises Airbus aircraft order at Farnborough Air Show

Japan Airlines (JAL) has finalised a firm order with Airbus for 20 A350-900 wide-body aircraft and 11 single-aisle A321neo aircraft, cementing a commitment initially announced earlier this year. The order was confirmed at the Farnborough Air Show 2024 during a signing ceremony featuring Yukio Nakagawa, Executive Officer and Senior Vice President of Procurement at Japan

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Inauguration of the new structure assembly line for the A321XLR in Hamburg, Germany © Airbus

Airbus advances towards serial production of A321XLR

Airbus has taken another significant industrial step towards the serial production of the A321XLR long-haul aircraft. Together with hangars 260 (pilot line) and 259 (equipment assembly), the new line in hangar 246 forms the infrastructure for serial production of the A321XLR at the Airbus site in Hamburg. The A321XLR revolutionises long-haul flights. The core of

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Trelleborg collaborates with Airbus on hydrogen sealing solutions

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has partnered with Airbus to develop hydrogen sealing applications, supporting the mission to deliver a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035. Trelleborg is creating safe and reliable seals for the hydrogen propulsion systems of the ZEROe concept aircraft, enabling Airbus to explore various configurations and hydrogen technologies that will shape the future of

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Airbus ZEROe aircraft flying over Madrid © Airbus

Airbus and five other companies collaborate to advance hydrogen-powered aviation in Spain

Airbus, Aena, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Exolum and Repsol, have joined forces to address the primary challenges of deploying hydrogen-powered aviation in Spain. This is the first collaboration that brings together the entire value chain, from primary energy production and hydrogen ground operations, with two airlines on board and across a complete network of airports simultaneously.

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Cebu Pacific Air and Airbus have signed an MOU for up to 152 A321 aircraft © AirTeamImages

Cebu Pacific and Airbus sign historic MOU for up to 152 aircraft

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the purchase of up to 152 A321neo aircraft for US$24 billion (PHP 1.4 trillion) based on list prices, marking the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history. CEB has selected Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power

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Boeing to acquire Spirit AeroSystems in an all-stock transaction

Boeing has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems. The merger is an all-stock transaction valued at approximately US$4.7 billion, or US$37.25 per share. Including Spirit’s last reported net debt, the total transaction value is approximately US$8.3 billion. Each share of Spirit common stock will be exchanged for a number of shares of

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