What a year! Why 2023 was a record-breaker for the A320 Family
The A320 Family has plenty to celebrate in 2023. By the end of November 2023, Airbus’ highly successful A320 Family had already logged 1,395 orders,…
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Avolon orders a further 100 A321neo aircraft
Avolon, the international leasing company, has signed a firm order for 100 A321neo aircraft, taking its total order for the A321neo to 190 aircraft. The…
Airbus upgrades A400M firefighter prototype kit
Airbus Defence and Space has conducted a new flight-test campaign of the A400M Roll-on/Roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating high…
First H125 orders in Lithuania
Airbus Helicopters and Lithuanian operator ASU BALTIJA have announced a contract for two H125s at European Rotors 2023. They are the first Airbus helicopters sold to a…
ÖAMTC Air Rescue continues fleet modernisation with two Airbus H135 helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and ÖAMTC Air Rescue announced a new contract for two H135s during the third edition of European Rotors. The announcement follows an initial contract for…
At your fingertips: Airbus flies a fully automated helicopter with a tablet
Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies, developed by…
Future Combat Air System (FCAS) – Enter the Internet of Military Things
The FCAS Air Combat Cloud will bring real-time intelligence to the forefront by harnessing the networked capabilities of different aircraft and platforms. Innovations in AI,…
EGYPTAIR announces order for 10 A350-900s to meet growing demand for air travel
EGYPTAIR customers will soon be flying to destinations around the globe aboard new Airbus A350-900s, after the airline disclosed an order for 10 aircraft at…
Airbus and SATLANTIS sign a MoU to develop infrared capability for the Spanish MoD
Agreement will help foster technological leadership in Earth observation for Spain Airbus and SATLANTIS, a leading Spanish space company specialising in optical instruments, have signed…
Airbus reports Nine-Month 2023 results
488 commercial aircraft delivered in 9m 2023 Revenues € 42.6 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 3.6 billion EBIT (reported) € 2.7 billion; EPS (reported) € 2.96…
Naval unmanned aerial system tested at sea from a French Navy frigate
Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, in collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate, DGA (Direction génerale de l’armement), and the French Navy, have tested the…
Airbus renews its transatlantic fleet with lower-emission ships
By 2030, the new fleet will generate 50% fewer CO2 emissions compared to 2023. Toulouse, 25 October 2023 – Airbus will renew the entire fleet…