Some ten kilometres from the eastern coastline of Spain and approximately 30 kilometres north of Castellón de la Plana lies a small and relatively insignificant single-runway airport, Aeroport de Castelló. Until recently it was semi-deserted, but as a result of an ongoing global engine crisis, the airport has become extraordinarily busy, but not with tourists […]
Airbus has reported a robust financial performance for the first nine months of the year. The European planemaker’s sales rose 7% to €47.4 billion, driven by solid demand and improved output. Operating profit grew 25% to €3,365 million, while net profit jumped 46% to €2,641 million by the end of September. The figures reflect continued
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Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast (GMF) projects the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft will grow to 3,420 over the next 20 years, a 45% increase. This total will include 815 existing freighters and 2,605 additional ones. Of the 2,605 new freighters, 1,530 will replace older aircraft, while 1,075 will support fleet growth. These
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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their space activities into a single company. By joining forces, the three giants aim to bolster Europe’s strategic autonomy in space. This vital sector supports telecommunications, navigation, earth observation, science, exploration and national security. The new venture will also act as a trusted
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Airbus and the Cathay Group (Cathay) have announced a joint investment of up to US$70 million. The goal is to speed up the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across Asia and beyond. This marks another strong step towards cleaner, lower-carbon air travel. The agreement was unveiled in Hong Kong during the IATA World Sustainability
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IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has finalised a firm order for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft. This deal converts a memorandum of understanding signed in June into a confirmed contract. As a result, IndiGo’s total A350 orders now stand at 60. The agreement marks a key turning point for the airline. It signals IndiGo’s entry into the
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MAAS Aviation, a globally recognised aircraft painting and exterior coating specialist, has extended its long-term agreement with Airbus for another five years. The renewed contract covers the painting of A320 and A220 aircraft at MAAS Aviation’s advanced facility in Mobile, Alabama. The site expanded in 2024 to include five dedicated paint bays. It now has
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In its latest Global Services Forecast (GSF), Airbus predicts that global demand for aviation services will rise by 10% year on year in 2025 and continue to expand alongside the growth in air traffic. By 2044, the total market value is expected to reach around US$311 billion, representing a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%.
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Air India and Airbus have opened a new pilot training centre at the Air India Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram, Haryana. The facility will train more than 5,000 pilots over the next ten years. It will support the rapid expansion of commercial aviation in India. The facility will train more than 5,000 pilots over the
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AJW Group (AJW) is a dynamic, privately owned, and independent aviation company that has been transforming aviation efficiency for over nine decades. In 1932, AJW founder, Anthony James (Jim) Walter, qualified as a pilot and took to the skies. His passion for flying saw the Piper Cub aircraft manufacturers giving him sole distribution rights in
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