The A350-900 has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification will follow shortly. The EASA A350-900 type certificate was signed by EASA’s executive director, Patrick Ky. The document was handed over to Airbus’ executive vice president engineering, Charles Champion and Airbus’ 350 XWB chief engineer, Gordon McConnell. … [Read more...] about A350-900 receives EASA type certification
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AirAsia X A330neo launch customer with 50 orders
AirAsia X, the long haul affiliate of Asia’s largest low cost airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understand (MOU) with Airbus for 50 A330-900neo aircraft. The agreement sees the airline become a launch customer for the latest version of the best-selling widebody. AirAsia X will also be one of the first operators of the aircraft, with deliveries to the carrier scheduled to begin in 2018. “We have been encouraging Airbus to launch this new version of the A330 for some time … [Read more...] about AirAsia X A330neo launch customer with 50 orders
Qatar CEO threatens Airbus orders over slots
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al Baker has threatened to reconsider his airline's outstanding Airbus orders should the Abu Dhabi-based carrier fail to obtain requested slots at European airports. “If they (European airport slots) are limited further, we will stop buying European aircraft. We have 186 orders at Airbus. What impact would that have on German jobs?” al Baker told the German daily, Handelsblatt. The Qatari carrier currently has 50 orders for … [Read more...] about Qatar CEO threatens Airbus orders over slots
Airbus launches the A330neo
Airbus has announced the launch of the A330-800neo and A330-900neo, two new members of its Widebody Family, which will incorporate latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, aerodynamic enhancements and new cabin features. According to Airbus the A330neo reduces fuel consumption by 14 per cent per seat, making it the most cost efficient, medium range Widebody aircraft on the market, the European aircraft manufacturer said. In addition to greater fuel savings, A330neo operators … [Read more...] about Airbus launches the A330neo
Kuwait Airlines orders 25 Airbus aircraft
Kuwait Airways, the national airline of Kuwait, has ordered 25 aircraft including ten A350-900 and 15 A320neo Family aircraft as part of the airlines’ fleet renewal strategy. Kuwait Airlines already operates three A320, three A310, five A300 and four A340 Family aircraft . “We are pleased to sign this deal with Airbus at this juncture of our sixty years journey” said Rasha Al Roumi, Kuwait Airways chairperson. “The A350-900 will strengthen our long haul route development … [Read more...] about Kuwait Airlines orders 25 Airbus aircraft
Airbus, China sign ATM modernisation agreement
Airbus and China’s Air Traffic Management Bureau (ATMB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on modernising the country’s Air Traffic Management System and to implement the latest Air Traffic Management (ATM) technologies. The MoU signed by Airbus and the ATMB under the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) focuses on improving air transportation, capacity and efficiency, while contributing to a sustainable future. It will also help in harmonising … [Read more...] about Airbus, China sign ATM modernisation agreement
