Christian Kunsch, Managing Director of Hamburg Airport, Nicole Dreyer-Langlet, responsible for research and technology at Airbus in Germany, Michael Eggenschwiler, CEO of Hamburg Airport, Karine Guenan, Head of ZEROe Ecosystem at Airbus sign the cooperation agreement

Hamburg Airport joins “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network

Hamburg Airport has become the first German and the 12th member of the international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network, to promote the further expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation. The network’s membership already includes members from the airports, airlines and energy sectors in 11 countries including France, the U.S.A., the UK, Singapore, Japan, South Korea […]

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Eurofighter EK receives official approval for electronic combat integration

Military & Defense

The Eurofighter EK (electronic combat) has received official approval for integration, following recent parliamentary approval by the German budget committee. Airbus, the prime contractor, will equip 15 German Eurofighters with electronic combat capabilities, incorporating a transmitter location and self-protection system from Saab, along with “AARGM” anti-radar missiles from Northrop Grumman. The Eurofighter EK is slated

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SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered additional 60 Airbus A320-family aircraft

SMBC Aviation Capital signs order for 60 A320neo-family aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has placed an additional order for 60 A320neo-family aircraft, bringing its total acquisitions of this type to nearly 340 units directly sourced from Airbus. In conjunction with SMBC’s existing commitments for the A320neo family, this fresh order secures a continuous delivery stream for the company well into the next decade.

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Airbus’ Blue Condor makes first full-hydrogen-powered flight

Aircraft & Engines

The modified glider at the centre of Airbus UpNext’s hydrogen contrail-studying experiment, Blue Condor, made its first hydrogen-powered flight over Nevada in the United States on November 8. The flight was the company’s first ever to use hydrogen as the sole fuel source and it kicked off a test campaign that will conclude in a

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Emirates expands fleet with 15 more A350-900s, Ethiopian Airlines Group commits to 11 additional aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Emirates has strengthened its partnership with Airbus by placing an order for an additional 15 A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow, bringing its total order to 65 aircraft. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and The Emirates Group, expressed excitement about the extended fleet mix stating that: “The

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P&W will provide maintenance services for airBaltic's GTF engines

airBaltic expands fleet with 30 additional A220-300 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

airBaltic has solidified its position as the largest A220 customer in Europe by confirming an order for 30 more A220-300 aircraft. With this addition, the airline’s total firm orderbook now stands at 80 aircraft. Currently holding the title of the world’s largest A220-300 operator with a 44-strong fleet, airBaltic has been exclusively operating the Airbus

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ITA Airways has taken delivery of its first A321neo aircraft © Airbus

ITA Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo

Aircraft & Engines

ITA Airways has taken delivery of its first A321neo aircraft, on lease from Air Lease Corporation, from Airbus’ Hamburg production facilities. This latest addition further consolidates ITA Airways’ all-Airbus fleet strategy, which currently stands at 81 aircraft and includes latest-generation A220, A320neo, A330neo and A350 aircraft. ITA Airways’ A321neo, which will serve the airline’s medium-haul

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Airbus releases strong nine-months financial results amidst global operational challenges

Financial

Airbus has unveiled its consolidated financial outcomes for the nine months concluding on September 30, 2023. The company reported that gross commercial aircraft orders totalled 1,280 (9m 2022: 856 aircraft) with net orders of 1,241 aircraft after cancellations (9m 2022: 647 aircraft). The order backlog amounted to 7,992 commercial aircraft at the end of September

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Air Niugini has placed an order for six latest-generation single aisle A220-100s

New fleet boosts Air Niugini’s modernisation programme

Aircraft & Engines

Air Niugini, the flagship airline of Papua New Guinea, has solidified its fleet modernisation strategy by placing a definitive order with Airbus. The deal encompasses six A220-100s, aimed at enhancing the airline’s operations. Additionally, Air Niugini will bolster its fleet with three A220-300s and two more A220-100s leased from third-party lessors. The A220 aircraft will

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Rendering of the new vessel, chartered by Airbus and operated by Louis Dreyfus Armateurs

Airbus to transform transatlantic subassembly transport with green fleet renewal

Other News

Airbus is set to revolutionise its chartered vessel fleet responsible for transatlantic ferrying of aircraft subassemblies between production facilities in Europe and the United States. The company’s ambitious plan includes replacing the current fleet with three state-of-the-art, low-emission, roll-on/roll-off vessels, featuring wind-assisted propulsion. Airbus has commissioned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to build, own and operate

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Hamburg Airport joins “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network

Eurofighter EK receives official approval for electronic combat integration

SMBC Aviation Capital signs order for 60 A320neo-family aircraft

Airbus’ Blue Condor makes first full-hydrogen-powered flight

Emirates expands fleet with 15 more A350-900s, Ethiopian Airlines Group commits to 11 additional aircraft

airBaltic expands fleet with 30 additional A220-300 aircraft

ITA Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo

Airbus releases strong nine-months financial results amidst global operational challenges

New fleet boosts Air Niugini’s modernisation programme

Airbus to transform transatlantic subassembly transport with green fleet renewal

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