Thousands of Airbus employees based in the UK are preparing to take part in strike action this September after rejecting a pay deal, according to The Guardian. The dispute, led by the union Unite, threatens to disrupt production at the company’s key factories in Broughton, north Wales, and Filton, near Bristol, where aircraft wings for […]
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Airbus SE has reported consolidated financial results for the first half of 2025, highlighting strong commercial performance despite supply chain challenges affecting aircraft deliveries. Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury said the results reflected progress in the Defence and Space division and ongoing issues with engine supply for the A320 programme, which have pushed deliveries to
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Airbus Helicopters has commenced flight testing of the H160M Guépard, a militarised derivative of the H160, under the French Armed Forces’ Joint Light Helicopter programme. The maiden flight, conducted by pilot Samuel Chartier and three flight test engineers, was marked by a ceremony at Airbus Helicopters’ French headquarters. The French Ministry of Armed Forces has
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Kuehne+Nagel has strengthened its collaboration with Airbus through the renewal of a logistics agreement covering production and storage facilities across Spain, while also expanding into helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support for the first time. The renewed and extended contract includes a wide range of services such as in-plant logistics, inter-site transport, warehouse-to-line deliveries,
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Aircalin, the international airline of New Caledonia, has announced an order with Airbus for two long-range A350-900 aircraft. This order will support Aircalin’s fleet modernisation and the expansion of its long-haul network. At present, the airline’s wide-body fleet consists of two A330neo aircraft. Aircalin intends to configure its A350s in a three-class premium layout, accommodating
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Airbus has announced that Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer of MTU Aero Engines AG, will succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of its Commercial Aircraft business, effective January 1, 2026. Wagner will also join the Airbus Executive Committee as part of this transition. To ensure continuity and a seamless handover, Wagner will join Airbus in
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Airbus Helicopters has secured a significant contract with the Kingdom of Bahrain for the purchase of nine H145 helicopters. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, and marks a strategic enhancement of the country’s aerial capabilities in both law enforcement and emergency medical services. The
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Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 additional A330-900 aircraft. This new commitment will double the airline’s future A330neo fleet to 40 aircraft. The announcement was made during the official visit to France by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Anwar
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Sabena technics, an independent European MRO provider, and Aer Lingus, the Irish flag-carrying airline, have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans for future collaboration. Under the agreement, Sabena technics will carry out base maintenance and cabin enhancements on Aer Lingus’ Airbus A330 aircraft. The work will take place at Sabena technics’ Bordeaux facility over
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At the Paris Air Show, Airbus announced two significant agreements highlighting its continued success across both commercial and emergency aviation sectors. Airbus has signed a framework agreement with the Norwegian Air Ambulance for up to eight H145 helicopters, including two firm orders. The new aircraft will support Norway’s helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), a field
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