Vietnam’s low fare airlines, Jetstar Pacific, has officially received its first brand new Airbus A320ceo aircraft at Airbus’ factory in Toulouse, France, as part of the airline’s long-term goal to further expand its domestic and international footprint. This is the first of 10 Airbus A320ceo aircraft for the airline, following an MOU that was announced last July. After the delivery ceremony, the new aircraft will take off from Toulouse for its maiden voyage to Tan Son … [Read more...] about Jetstar Pacific’s first 10 Airbus A320s
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Airbus delivers record aircraft in 2015, breaks even on A380
Airbus has exceeded its targets for 2015, achieving a new record of 635 aircraft deliveries for 85 customers of which 10 are new. These deliveries comprise: 491 A320 Family aircraft; 103 A330s; 27 A380s; and 14 A350 XWBs. This production achievement means that Airbus’ aircraft deliveries in 2015 were up for the 13th year in a row, surpassing the previous year-end delivery record of 629 aircraft – set in 2014. Airbus also achieved 1,036 net orders from 53 customers (of which eight are new), … [Read more...] about Airbus delivers record aircraft in 2015, breaks even on A380
Airbus wins US$57B orders at Paris Air Show
During the 2015 Paris Air Show, Airbus won US$57 billion worth of business for a total of 421 aircraft. The deals comprise firm orders for 124 aircraft worth US$16.3 billion and commitments for 297 aircraft worth US$40.7 billion. In the widebody market, Airbus kicked-off the show with the announcement of the first operator for the new A330 Regional, with Saudi Arabian Airlines taking 20 on lease from IAFC, a leading lessor in the Middle East. The A330 Regional will enable airlines to … [Read more...] about Airbus wins US$57B orders at Paris Air Show
ST, Airbus, EFW launch A320/A321 conversions
Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) has signed agreements with Airbus and Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) for a collaboration to launch the A320/A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme. Under the agreements, ST Aerospace will lead the A320/A321P2F engineering development, working in tandem with Airbus and EFW, with conversions to be undertaken in EFW and in ST Aerospace's global network of facilities. This follows a similar collaboration for the A330P2F … [Read more...] about ST, Airbus, EFW launch A320/A321 conversions
Germanwings A320 crashes with 150 feared dead
An A320 belonging to Lufthansa's Germanwings budget carrier has crashed in a remote snowy area of the French Alps on Tuesday with all 150 on board feared dead. Germanwings confirmed its flight 4U9525 from Barcelona to Duesseldorf crashed in the French Alps with 144 passengers and six crew members on board. Officials said the plane issued a distress call at 0947 GMT (0547 ET), about 52 minutes after take-off. The airline has said the aircraft began decending about one minute … [Read more...] about Germanwings A320 crashes with 150 feared dead
Airbus increases A320 build rates
Airbus has further increased the production rate for its A320 Family to 50 aircraft per month from Q1 2017, matching market demand. Additionally, Airbus is adjusting the A330 production rate to six a month from Q1 2016 as it transitions towards the A330neo. “As an aircraft manufacturer, it is our role, for our employees, partners, customers and investors to anticipate market demands whilst delivering on orders and managing revenues,” said Didier Evrard, executive vice president … [Read more...] about Airbus increases A320 build rates
