Airbus forecasts traffic growth driven by urbanisation and increased connectivity

Airbus sees air travel boom fuelled by urban growth

Airbus expects long-term demand for air travel to remain strong over the next two decades, driven by urbanisation, economic growth and the continued expansion of the global middle class, according to its 2026-2045 Global Market Forecast. The aircraft manufacturer predicts that growth will increasingly come from smaller cities rather than major metropolitan centres. Rising incomes, […]

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U.S. Customs orders ten Airbus H125 helicopters

Aircraft & Engines

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (CBP AMO) has ordered ten Airbus H125 helicopters to strengthen its airborne law enforcement, border security and public safety capabilities across the United States. The aircraft will support a wide range of missions, including border surveillance, patrol and tactical operations in demanding environments. Manufactured at Airbus’

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Hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine mounted on an aircraft

Airbus and MTU advance hydrogen engine venture

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines (MTU) plan to deepen their partnership by establishing a joint venture dedicated to developing and commercialising a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engine. The planned venture marks the next milestone in the collaboration announced through the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025. The

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Airbus, Safran take full control of Aubert & Duval

Financial

Airbus and Safran have agreed to acquire Tikehau Capital’s stake in Aubert & Duval, with each company taking an equal share, subject to regulatory approval. The move will give Airbus and Safran full ownership of the French metals specialist, which supplies advanced steel, titanium, aluminium and superalloys for the aerospace, defence, energy and healthcare sectors.

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H135 helicopter for the FAcT programme © Airbus

First H135 helicopter delivered to Canada’s FAcT programme

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus has delivered the first H135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, marking a major step in modernising pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Known in RCAF service as the CT-153 Juno, the twin-engine helicopter will be used to train future rotary-wing pilots. Selected by SkyAlyne, the prime contractor for

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A320-family final assembly line at the Jean-Luc Lagardère facility in Toulouse © Airbus

Airbus opens new A320 assembly line in Toulouse

MRO & Production

Airbus has officially opened its second modernised A320-family final assembly line (FAL) at the Jean-Luc Lagardère facility in Toulouse, strengthening its ability to meet growing demand for single-aisle aircraft and support future production increases. The new line was inaugurated by Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury and Lars Wagner, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, alongside

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Mubea Aviation has secured a composite contract with Airbus Atlantic

Mubea Aviation wins A350 composite contract from Airbus

MRO & Production

Mubea Aviation has secured a contract from Airbus Atlantic for the serial production and supply of CFRP composite structural components for the Airbus A350 programme. The award underscores Mubea Aviation’s expertise in advanced composite technologies and its ability to deliver lightweight, efficient and reliable structural solutions for the aerospace sector. It also marks a further

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Cathay Group orders two additional A350F Airbus

Cathay Group places order for two additional A350F freighters

Aircraft & Engines

Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has confirmed an order with Airbus for two more A350F freighters, increasing its total order for the next-generation cargo aircraft to eight. The aircraft will be operated by Cathay Cargo and are expected to improve operational efficiency across the carrier’s extensive freight network. Cathay Group Chief Executive Ronald Lam ackknowledged that

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Airbus launches Canadian Aerospace Tech Hub

Other News

Airbus has launched the Airbus Tech Hub in Canada, a new platform aimed at accelerating aerospace research and innovation through collaboration with the country’s technology and academic ecosystem. Located in Mirabel, the Canada Tech Hub joins Airbus’ existing global network of innovation centres in South Korea, Japan, Singapore and the Netherlands. The initiative is designed

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AAR adds single-source A320 slat services in APAC

MRO & Production

AAR has expanded its component MRO capabilities with the introduction of A320 slat repair services. With this new capability, AAR has strengthened its Airbus proprietary component repair services, covering flight control surfaces including rudders, flaps and sharklets, at its authorised single-source service centre in Chonburi, Thailand. Its expanded tooling portfolio also allows the company to

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Airbus sees air travel boom fuelled by urban growth

U.S. Customs orders ten Airbus H125 helicopters

Airbus and MTU advance hydrogen engine venture

Airbus, Safran take full control of Aubert & Duval

First H135 helicopter delivered to Canada’s FAcT programme

Airbus opens new A320 assembly line in Toulouse

Mubea Aviation wins A350 composite contract from Airbus

Cathay Group places order for two additional A350F freighters

Airbus launches Canadian Aerospace Tech Hub

AAR adds single-source A320 slat services in APAC

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