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ILFC BEGINS DELIVERIES OF A330-343 AIRCRAFT TO AIRASIA X
LOS ANGELES – May 9, 2013 – International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG), announced today it has delivered the first of six A330-343 aircraft to AirAsia X, a long-haul,… Continue reading
Qatar Airways in talks with Airbus to buy up to 15 jets
(Reuters) – Qatar Airways is in talks with Airbus to buy up to 15 of the European planemaker’s A330 passenger jets, a deal potentially worth $3.6 billion at list prices, citing production delays to Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
“We are… Continue reading
China’s CAS signs GTA with Airbus for 60 aircraft
Eco-efficient Airbus aircraft support fast growing Chinese civil aviation
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Airbus for the purchase of 60 Airbus aircraft, which includes 42 A320 Family aircraft… Continue reading
A330 production rate reaches 10 per month to meet strong global market demand
Culminating a nine-year doubling of production capacity, Airbus’ A330 output rate has now reached 10 aircraft monthly – responding to this twin-engine jetliner’s continued popularity with airlines, cargo carriers, military services and VIP operators.
The A330 is… Continue reading
Airbus A330 Becomes Flagship Aircraft for Fiji’s National Airline
A330 comfort, efficiency and reliability set the foundation for Air Pacific’s new identity of ‘Fiji Airways’.
Air Pacific, Fiji’s national airline, has formally rolled out its soon to be adopted new ‘Fiji Airways’ identity with the delivery… Continue reading
Royal Saudi Air Force accepts Airbus Military A330 MRTT into fleet
The Royal Saudi Air Force has formally inducted into service the Airbus Military A330 MRTT new generation tanker/transport aircraft. Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khaled bin Sultan dedicated the aircraft at a ceremony at Riyadh Airbase on 25 February. The… Continue reading
Australian Department of Defence announces Initial Operation Capability for Airbus A330 MRTT
The Australian Department of Defence has declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) of the Airbus Military KC-30A – its designation for the A330 MRTT.
The announcement was made on the opening day of the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, by Minister for… Continue reading
Asia-Pacific to drive demand for bigger and more efficient aircraft
Demand for nearly 10,000 new aircraft, including over 3,800 widebodies
Asia-Pacific airlines will lead global demand for larger and more eco-efficient aircraft types over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast for the region… Continue reading
Airbus Military delivers first A330 MRTT to United Arab Emirates
Airbus Military has delivered the first of three new generation A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The handover of the world´s most advanced air-to-air tanker means that the type has now been delivered… Continue reading
India has selected the European Airbus 330-200 MRTT tanker aircraft
India has selected the European Airbus 330-200 MRTT over the Russian Ilyushin-78 mid-air refuelling aircraft in an Rs 8,500-crore contract.
Defence ministry sources on Thursday said the European Aeronautics Defence and Space Company (EADS) “is now being called for the… Continue reading
Airbus delivers first A330 Freighter in the Americas to Tampa Cargo
AviancaTaca cargo subsidiary receives first of four freighter aircraft
Tampa Cargo, AviancaTaca Holding’s cargo airline based in Colombia, has taken delivery of the first of four new A330 Freighter (A330-200F) aircraft at Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France.… Continue reading
Iraqi Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A330
First Airbus widebody aircraft to be delivered to Iraq
On behalf of Iraqi Ministry of Transportation, Iraqi Airways, the national carrier of Iraq, has taken delivery of its first A330-200 becoming a new operator for the type.… Continue reading