Airbus marks 2011 with record order and delivery numbers
A320neo outperforms as “fastest selling airliner ever” Airbus delivered 534 commercial aircraft to 88 customers (10 new) and booked 1,419 net orders in 2011, making…
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‘Minor’ cracks found in A380s: Airbus
EUROPEAN commercial aircraft builder Airbus confirmed it has informed airlines operating its A380 superjumbos to check for small cracks in wing rib-skin attachments, but said…
Staying connected with OnAir aboard A380s operated by Emirates and Qantas
Two of the largest A380 customers – Emirates and Qantas – are introducing Wi-Fi internet connectivity on their 21st century flagship jetliners using services provided…
Tail section for THAI’s first A380 rolls out of paint shop
The vertical tail section for the first A380 for Thai Airways International (THAI) has been painted with the airline’s orchid logo at Airbus facilities in…
Celebrating four years of “love at first flight”
Four years ago today, Airbus’ 21st century flagship A380 entered commercial revenue service in the fleet of Singapore Airlines. Since that time, the double-deck aircraft…
Royal Saudi Air Force starts flight training on the A330 MRTT with Airbus Militar
Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) crews started flight training on their first A330 MRTT with Airbus Military instructors at the Airbus Military Getafe facilities in…
Airbus Military and the Royal Thai Police join forces to help Thailand
The Royal Thai Police and Airbus Military have used a C295 aircraft for the transport of 12 people and 4.3 tonnes of humanitarian provisions, such…
A350 XWB’s Trent engine rolls-out for initial flight tests
Airbus has completed installation of the first Rolls-Royce Trent XWB flight-test engine on the A380 “flying-testbed” aircraft (MSN 001). The aircraft is depicted here at…
Increased production rate ailerons at SAAB
Saab produces ailerons for Airbus’ big seller, the A320. The tremendous demand for the aircraft has led to an increased production rate. The time at…
Air France and Airbus undertake green commercial flight
Air France and Airbus have completed the world’s greenest commercial flight by combining the latest fuel and air traffic management technologies. The flight from Toulouse-Blagnac…
British Prime Minister opens new Airbus wing factory for A350 XWB
Aircraft programme will support over 6,000 jobs across the UK The British Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron, officially opened Airbus’ new £400 million…
Aviation Link to manage two new Airbus corporate jets
Airbus corporate jets are popular in the Middle East 10 October 2011 Aviation Link, the aircraft management company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is to…
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