BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Airbus is announcing a leadership evolution in the Executive Committee, establishing a dedicated head at the helm of the Commercial Aircraft business. “Since 2019, the leadership roles of Airbus and its Commercial Aircraft business have been combined, providing alignment and speed of execution during a period of multiple crises and change. Airbus […]
Airbus delivered just under 200 aircraft during the first six months of the year, roughly half of the amount the manufacturer achieved over the same period in 2019. That is according to the European air framer’s monthly update, which showed that Airbus handed over 36 commercial aircraft in June. Last month’s number is a slight […]
Following the very positive feedback from the market, Airbus has launched the A321XLR to complement its best-selling A321neo Family. The A321XLR thus becomes the next evolutionary step which response to market needs for even more range, and creates more value for the airlines by bringing 30 per cent lower fuel burn per seat than previous-generation […]
Delta Airlines yesterday, in Lagos, apologised to the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Nigeria over the airline’s failure to notify the government agency of the emergency landing involving its Airbus 330-200 aircraft on Tuesday night. Atlanta bound Delta Flight 55, which departed Lagos on Tuesday night returned several minutes later to Murtala Muhammed International Airport , […]
Emirates and Airbus firmed up an earlier Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and signed a contract for the 20 additional A380s with a further 16 options to be confirmed at a later date. The total agreement for 36 aircraft is valued at $16 bn based on latest list prices. Deliveries are to start as early as […]
Airbus began 2017 with orders logged during January for three of its new A350 XWB wide-body jetliners and one booking for the best-selling single-aisle A320, while delivering 25 aircraft during the month from its A320 Family, A330 and A350 XWB product lines. The three A350-900s were for Air France, a major customer for this version […]
Airbus plans to demonstrate its new cabin configurations at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany. Airbus is showcasing its Airbus Comfort Economy 18-inch wide seat, and ‘Budget Economy’ seating, as well as its mock-up for the A380’s new 11-abreast Budget Economy configuration at 18-inch seat width. For the A320 Family cabin, Airbus is showcasing […]