The National Police Agency of Japan becomes new Airbus H160 operator

Japan’s National Police Agency receives Airbus H160 helicopters

The National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has become the first para-public operator in the country to receive the Airbus H160 helicopter, a state-of-the-art rotorcraft designed for advanced safety and versatility. The delivery marks a significant milestone in modernising the NPA’s aviation fleet. The first of the two helicopters was handed over at the end […]

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BAE Systems partners with Airbus for energy storage system

MRO & Production

BAE Systems has entered into an agreement with Airbus to supply the energy storage system for Airbus’ micro-hybridisation demonstration project for commercial aircraft. The collaboration aims to advance sustainable aviation by developing and integrating electrification technologies that can significantly reduce the aviation sector’s carbon footprint. BAE Systems will design, test and deliver energy storage packs

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STARLUX Airlines doubles A350F order with Airbus

Aircraft & Engines

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional five A350F freighters, doubling its initial order from last year. The new A350F fleet will be operated by STARLUX Cargo on some of the world’s busiest freight routes. “The cargo market is set to become a key element in our business

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Brussels Airlines A320neo David Plas Photography

Brussels Airlines to welcome three more A320neos by 2026

Aircraft & Engines

Brussels Airlines has announced that it will welcome three more Airbus A320neo aircraft to its fleet by summer 2026. The A320neo consumes less fuel, produces up to 20% less CO2 emissions, and offers a 50% reduction in noise compared to previous-generation aircraft. This will bring the total number of A320neo aircraft in the Brussels Airlines

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The first A321XLR for Aer Lingus is taking off from Airbus Hamburg

Aer Lingus welcomes its first Airbus A321XLR

Aircraft & Engines

Ireland’s national carrier, Aer Lingus, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft, marking the first of six in its order. The airline is now the second operator globally and within the International Airlines Group (IAG) to add the A321XLR to its fleet. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, departed from Airbus’ production

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Aircalin has ordered two A350-900s to boost its long-haul expansion

Aircalin orders two Airbus A350-900s

Aircraft & Engines

Aircalin, the international airline of New Caledonia, has announced an order for two Airbus A350-900s to support its fleet renewal and long-haul network expansion. This investment marks a significant step in the airline’s growth strategy, enabling enhanced service and increased capacity on key routes. Currently, Aircalin operates a widebody fleet comprising two A330neo aircraft. The

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Air India has ordered ten A350 aircraft and 90 A320-family aircraft © Airbus

Air India expands Airbus fleet with orders for 100 new aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Air India, under Tata Group ownership, has revealed an order for ten A350 wide-body aircraft and 90 single-aisle A320-family jets, solidifying its fleet modernisation plans. This latest order, already accounted for in Airbus’ 2024 orderbook, complements the substantial purchase made in 2023 of 40 A350s and 210 A320-family aircraft. With these additions, Air India’s total

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Airbus names Carmen-Maja Rex as Chief Human Resources Officer

People

Carmen-Maja Rex has been named Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Airbus, effective April 1, 2025. In this role, she will join the Executive Committee and report directly to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury. Rex is currently the Human Resources Group Director at Heidelberg Materials, a leading global manufacturer of building materials and solutions. She will

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Icelandair's first Airbus A321LR © Airbus

Icelandair welcomes first Airbus A321LR

Aircraft & Engines

Icelandair, headquartered in Keflavik, has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft, an A321LR, marking a significant milestone in its fleet renewal programme. The A321LR is the first of four aircraft leased from SMBC Aviation Capital Limited, making Icelandair the newest Airbus operator. The airline is also set to receive 13 A321XLRs in the near

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Spirit AeroSystems secures US$350 million in advance payments from Boeing

Financial

Spirit AeroSystems has announced a critical financial arrangement with Boeing, which will provide the company with up to US$350 million in advance payments. This cash infusion is designed to alleviate some of Spirit’s ongoing financial challenges, including excessive inventory levels, strained operational cash flows and escalating production costs that have put pressure on its balance

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Japan’s National Police Agency receives Airbus H160 helicopters

BAE Systems partners with Airbus for energy storage system

STARLUX Airlines doubles A350F order with Airbus

Brussels Airlines to welcome three more A320neos by 2026

Aer Lingus welcomes its first Airbus A321XLR

Aircalin orders two Airbus A350-900s

Air India expands Airbus fleet with orders for 100 new aircraft

Airbus names Carmen-Maja Rex as Chief Human Resources Officer

Icelandair welcomes first Airbus A321LR

Spirit AeroSystems secures US$350 million in advance payments from Boeing

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