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Airbus to showcase latest products at Singapore Airshow
Highlighting civil and military products / ACJ318 on static display
Airbus will be a major participant at this year’s Singapore Airshow, showcasing both its commercial and military transport products. The show takes place at Changi Exhibition Centre,… Continue reading
Spirit Airlines firms up 75 A320 Family order including 45 A320neo
Huge response for Airbus eco-efficient single-aisle aircraft expands in the US
Spirit Airlines has finalised its firm order for 75 Airbus single-aisles including 45 A320neo aircraft (new engine option). The original Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was announced at the 2011… Continue reading
Airbus Military delivers 13th “Ocean Sentry” to U.S. Coast Guard ahead of schedule
Airbus Military, via the prime contractor EADS North America, has delivered the 13th HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Coast Guard from its final assembly line in Seville, Spain, two months ahead of the contractual delivery date.… Continue reading
Airbus says A380 wing cracks pose no danger
Tiny cracks discovered in the wings of Airbus superjumbo A380 planes can be easily repaired and pose no danger, the aircraft’s manufacturer said Wednesday.
Airbus’ statement came the same day the European Aviation Safety Agency said 20 of the aircraft… Continue reading
A330 production rate is at an all-time high
The production of Airbus’ A330 reached a rate of nine per month in January, bringing the output of this popular twin-engine jetliner to a record rate in meeting international demand. Assembly of the A330 is performed in Toulouse, France, with… Continue reading
Norwegian commits to 100 A320neo aircraft
Stunning A320neo sales success continues in 2012
Norwegian, one of the largest low-cost airlines in Europe, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A320neo aircraft. The agreement, which makes Norwegian the latest customer for the A320neo… Continue reading
More A380 wing cracks found
* Update expected after first phase of inspections
Engineers inspecting Airbus A380 aircraft for cracks on a part inside the wings have found similar flaws on at least one aircraft, industry sources said on Tuesday.
European safety authorities ordered urgent… Continue reading
Airbus delivers A320 MSN5000 to Middle East Airlines
Major production achievement for Airbus’ modern, single-aisle aircraft family
Airbus delivered the A320 with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5000 to Lebanon’s national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA). The aircraft was delivered from Airbus in Hamburg, Germany and… Continue reading
More cracks found in Airbus A380 wings
PARIS – Airbus said on Thursday it had discovered more cracks in the wings of A380 superjumbo aircraft but insisted the world’s largest jetliner remained safe to fly.
The announcement comes two weeks after tiny cracks were first reported in… Continue reading
New Airbus aircraft list prices for 2012
Price adjustment for best-selling, fuel-efficient aircraft
Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by 3.9 per cent, except for the A320neo Family price which rises by an average of 6.1 per cent. The new… Continue reading
New orders and deliveries strengthen Airbus Military’s prospects for future sales opportunities
Airbus Military booked five new orders for its C295/CN235 transports in 2011 while delivering a total of 29 aircraft from its product line during the year, bringing the business unit’s overall backlog to 222 aircraft as of 31 December.
The… Continue reading
After a “year of records,” Airbus sets its sights on continued industry leadership in 2012
Airbus will build on last year’s highly successful commercial performance as the company pursues its industry leadership in 2012, with the coming 12 months to include further production ramp-up for the jetliner families to meet a growing order backlog, supported… Continue reading