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Official inauguration of Airbus' new A320-family FAL in Toulouse

Airbus unveils new A320-family final assembly line

Airbus has officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art A320-family final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse. The newly opened A321-capable final assembly line in Toulouse marks a significant milestone in the ongoing modernisation of Airbus’ global industrial system. This FAL will contribute to the production rate ramp-up to 75 A320-family aircraft per month by 2026, while catering to […]

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Airbus and LanzaJet forge partnership to drive SAF production

Airbus teams-up with LanzaJet to boost SAF production

In a significant collaboration, Airbus and LanzaJet, a renowned sustainable fuels technology company, have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to address the aviation sector’s requirements by producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This MOU solidifies the partnership between Airbus and LanzaJet, with the primary objective of establishing SAF facilities that will utilise

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Representatives from Daher, Airbus and Safran present the EcoPulse demonstrato

Daher, Airbus and Safran publicly unveil their hybrid-electric EcoPulse demonstrator aircraft at Paris Air Show

Having announced their joint venture at the Parish Air Show in 2019, Daher, Safran and Airbus have unveiled the results of their collaboration, the EcoPulse, to the public at this year’s Paris Air Show. The EcoPulse is a hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator which has already successfully passed ground tests and is due to perform

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EVA Air has ordered 18 A350-1000 jets and 15 A321neos

Air Mauritius, Qantas and PAL place Airbus aircraft orders at Paris Air Show

Airbus has signed new aircraft orders with Air Mauritius, Qantas and Philippine Airlines (PAL) at the Paris Air Show. Air Mauritius has opted for three A350 aircraft to expand its network in Europe and South Asia. The three latest-generation aircraft will bring Air Mauritius’ A350 fleet to a total of seven. The airline already operates

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Air Algérie has ordered five A330-900s and two A350-1000s from Airbus

Airbus confirms Air Algérie order for five A330-900 and two A350-1000 commercial jets

European planemaker Airbus has confirmed that it has received a firm order from Air Algérie for five wide-body A330-900s and two wide-body A350-1000s. Aer Algérie is the flag-carrying airline of Algeria in Northern Africa. The new commercial jets will allow the African carrier to strengthen its regional services as well as facilitating its ambitious plans

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ITA has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft during a ceremony held in Toulouse, France

ITA Airways takes delivery of first A330neo aircraft

ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo aircraft, on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The A330-900 will join the ITA Airways’ fleet in June to serve its long-haul routes and new intercontinental destinations. The A330neo is the latest-generation aircraft type from Airbus to join the ITA Airways’ fleet.

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Image of A350-1000 aircraft in PAL livery

PAL selects Airbus A350-1000 for future long-haul fleet

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of nine A350-1000s. Under the Philippine carrier’s Ultra-Long- Haul-Fleet project, the A350-1000 will be operated on non-stop services from Manila to North America, including to the East Coast of the U.S. and Canada. The new aircraft will join two A350-900s

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Airbus reports good first-quarter 2023 results reflected by 127 commercial aircraft deliveries

Airbus has reported consolidated financial results for its first quarter ending March 31, 2023, with deliveries of 127 commercial aircraft. Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer commented on the results: “The first quarter confirmed strong demand for our products, particularly for commercial aircraft. We delivered 127 commercial aircraft, which is reflected in the Q1 financials.

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Airbus and Air France cleared of involuntary manslaughter over 2009 crash of Rio to Paris flight

A Paris, France court has cleared both European planemaker Airbus and carrier Air France of involuntary manslaughter relating to the crash of Flight AF447 en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris in June 2009. However, the two companies were found guilty in a separate civil case, the former being a criminal case. The court

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