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Civilian aviation news June 17, 2009

Airbus looks beyond today’s economic downturn

Securing deliveries, assisting customers and managing the order book are Airbus’ priorities for 2009 according to President and CEO Tom Enders, who briefed international reporters…

General Aviation News June 17, 2009

Airbus recognises suppliers for best in-service performance

At its annual ceremony during the Le Bourget Airshow in Paris, Charles Champion, Airbus Executive Vice President Customer Services, presented awards to recognise those suppliers…

Civilian aviation news June 17, 2009

AirAsia X orders the A350 XWB

AirAsia X, the long haul low cost affiliate of Malaysia’s AirAsia Group, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 10 A350 XWB aircraft. The…

Civilian aviation news June 17, 2009

Vietnam Airlines orders more Airbus aircraft

Vietnam Airlines today announced at the Paris Air Show that it has placed a firm order with Airbus for 16 more single aisle A321s and…

Civilian aviation news June 17, 2009

Asian customer orders Airbus A320 Prestige

A private Asian customer has placed a firm order for an Airbus A320 Prestige, becoming the first to order the type in the region. Based…

Military Aviation News June 1, 2009

The Airbus Military A330 MRTT has successfully performed first contacts using a new generation of under-wing hose and drogue refuelling pods

The Airbus Military A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) has completed another major milestone performing successfully a series of dry contacts using the new generation…

EXTRA NEWS May 28, 2009

Airbus celebrates the 40th anniversary of its first aircraft programme

Tomorrow Airbus celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Franco-German agreement which launched its first ever aircraft programme, the A300. On May 29, 1969, the French…

Civilian aviation news May 18, 2009

First A320 assembled in China performs maiden flight

The first A320 aircraft assembled outside Europe in the Airbus Final Assembly Line China (FALC) successfully completed its first flight today. The aircraft took off…

Military Aviation News May 13, 2009

Czech Republic acquires four C-295 military transport aircraft from Airbus Military

The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic has signed an agreement for the acquisition of four C-295 military transport aircraft from Airbus Military. The…

EXTRA NEWS May 6, 2009

Airbus changes A380 delivery schedule for 2009/2010

Blagnac, 06Â MayÂ 2009 Due to the current economic and aviation crisis and following specific customer requests for deferrals, Airbus is adapting its A380 aircraft delivery schedule…

EXTRA NEWS May 5, 2009

THE Emirates jet that dragged its tail along Melbourne Airport last month was centimetres from crashing, with 225 passengers on board. (updated May 5th 2009)

(additions to this article can be found on the bottom of this post) Several aviation sources have described the accident on March 20 as the…

Civilian aviation news April 29, 2009

Aerolia wins the Airbus A350 XWB tubes and pipes contract

Since its creation in January 2009, Aerolia has shown its determination to conquer sales markets throughout the world and with all manufacturers. With a wide…

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