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Flexrotor shown during USS Paul Hamilton IMX23 operations © Petty Officer 2nd Class Elliot Schaudt

Airbus completes acquisition of Aerovel and its UAS Flexrotor

Airbus has finalised the acquisition of Aerovel, a U.S.-based company renowned for its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, enhancing Airbus’s array of tactical unmanned solutions. Flexrotor is a compact tactical unmanned aerial system specially crafted for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions both at sea and on land. “We see more and more […]

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IndiGo has signed an order for 30 A350-900 aircraft

IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft

India’s premier airline, IndiGo, has confirmed an order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant expansion in its international network towards long-haul destinations. India, boasting the title of the world’s fastest-growing major aviation market, stands on the cusp of an imminent surge in international travel, propelled by economic advancement and escalating household incomes. The

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Turkish Airlines, Airbus and Rolls-Royce strengthen partnership

Turkish Airlines, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce came together at Turkish Airlines’ headquarters in Istanbul to commemorate the momentous order for 150 A321neo and 80 A350-family aircraft placed in December 2023. The gathering was attended by distinguished figures including the Turkish Minister of Trade, Prof. Ömer Bolat, Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of

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Airbus A350-900 aircraft © Airbus

IndiGo strengthens fleet with order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft

IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has finalised a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant expansion opportunity for IndiGo to broaden its network and connect various Indian metros to destinations worldwide. These aircraft will be equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, combining mission capability with the efficiency of the Trent XWB engine to provide

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Condor took delivery of its first A320neo at a ceremony in Toulouse, France © Airbus

Condor welcomes first Airbus A320neo to fleet

Condor, a German leisure airline, has received its inaugural Airbus A320neo on lease from Avolon following a ceremony in Toulouse. This milestone marks the airline’s ongoing fleet modernisation, which already features the A330neo for long-haul routes. By utilising aircraft from the A320 and A330neo families, Condor aims to maximise the benefits of commonality between these

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Airbus appoints Robin Hayes as Chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas

Robin Hayes, the former CEO of JetBlue Airways, has been selected to succeed C. Jeffrey Knittel as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Americas, effective June 3, 2024. Hayes, with a wealth of experience in global aerospace leadership, will take the helm after Knittel’s tenure as the region’s top executive since 2018. Hayes brings

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EPCOR will support Air Canada’s GTCP131-9A APU fleet

Airbus, Air Canada ink deal for A320-family cockpit and avionics upgrade

Airbus has signed an agreement with Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, for a significant cockpit and avionics system upgrade package for its A320-family in-service aircraft. The multi-year upgrade programme encompasses the enhanced electronic instrument system (EEIS2), head-up display (HUD), and various other avionics functions. It will be fitted on up to 76 aircraft. The HUD

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Airbus forecasts North America’s aircraft services market to surge 45% by 2042

North America’s commercial aircraft services market is projected to experience substantial growth, reaching US$45 billion by 2042, a 45% increase from the current US$31 billion, as per Airbus’ latest Global Services Forecast (GSF). Following the pandemic, North America emerged as one of the earliest and strongest regions to recover. The demand for domestic and international

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