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Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News March 21, 2012

Airbus and Virgin Australia study new alternative fuel process

Commercialisation of alternative aviation fuels takes a step forward Airbus has joined a consortium including Virgin Australia to study a new pathway to produce sustainable…

General Aviation News March 14, 2012

First A350 XWB aft fuselage built

Structural assembly of the first A350 XWB aft fuselage destined for the first flying A350 XWB (MSN1) has been completed at Airbus’ manufacturing site in…

Civilian aviation news March 13, 2012

Small Planet Airlines is expanding its fleet in Poland

The fleet of the European leisure charter carrier Small Planet Airlines in Poland has been replenished by another Airbus A320 type of aircraft. It is…

Civilian aviation news March 12, 2012

Airbus to exhibit corporate jet for first time in India

ACJ318 on display has widest and tallest cabin of any bizjet An Airbus ACJ318, the corporate jet version of the A318 airliner, will be the…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News March 8, 2012

Qatar backs Airbus, Boeing over production flaws

The head of Qatar Airways, usually one of the aircraft industry’s fiercest critics, expressed confidence that Airbus and Boeing would resolve a series of high-profile…

General Aviation News March 7, 2012

Airbus aims to hire at least 25 per cent women among its 4,000 new recruits in 2012

On International Women’s Day (8th March) Airbus encourages more women to join the aeronautic industry. Airbus, the worlds leading aircraft manufacturer, is committed to ensuring…

Civilian aviation news March 2, 2012

Airbus A350 XWB landing gear test bench ready for service

The A350 XWB’s main and nose landing gear test bench is ready for service at Airbus’ site in Filton, UK. This latest step in the…

Civilian aviation news February 18, 2012

Airbus makes its mark at the 2012 Singapore Airshow

Airbus has wrapped up a very successful participation at the 2012 Singapore Airshow, completing a week that included the signing of a strategic partnership for…

Civilian aviation news February 15, 2012

Singapore Airlines selects Rockwell Collins avionics for up to 15 Airbus A330s

Singapore Airlines has selected Rockwell Collins avionics, including its WXR-2100 MultiScan™ Threat Detection System and GLU-925 Multi-Mode Receiver(MMR), for up to 15 new Airbus A330s….

General Aviation News February 15, 2012

Airbus “talks the talk” on environmental efficiency

Airbus’ commitment as a leader in reducing the air transport industry’s environmental impact is being highlighted during daily presentations by company managers at the Singapore…

General Aviation News February 15, 2012

Bhutan’s Drukair orders an Airbus A319 with Sharklets

Drukair, the flag carrier of landlocked Eastern Himalayan mountain Kingdom of Bhutan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an Airbus A319 aircraft fitted…

General Aviation News February 15, 2012

Airbus to launch A330P2F cargo conversion programme with ST Aerospace and EADS EFW

Airbus, ST Aerospace and EADS EFW have signed an MoU for a strategic partnership to develop the A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion programme. This agreement, setting…

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