Airbus has reported consolidated financial results for the half-year (H1) ended June 30, 2023. “During the first half of 2023 we progressed well across our businesses in an operational environment that remains complex. Our commercial aircraft are in strong demand, as demonstrated by more than 800 orders announced at the Paris Air Show. This demand […]
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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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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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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
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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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 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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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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The first C295 aircraft for India has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone towards its delivery by the second half of 2023. The tactical aircraft took off from Seville, Spain, on the May 5, and landed after three hours of flight. “This first flight represents a significant accomplishment for the first Make in
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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.
