Airbus celebrated the delivery of its 10,000th aircraft last week - an A350-900 for Singapore Airlines. The milestone event was marked by a special ceremony in Toulouse hosted by Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders and attended by Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines. The aircraft delivered is the sixth A350-900 for Singapore Airlines, out of a total order for 67. Featuring a special “10,000th Airbus” logo, the aircraft will be used to launch the airline’s new non-stop services between … [Read more...] about Airbus delivers 10,000th aircraft to Singapore Airlines
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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
CHINA: Airbus delivers first A320 assembled in China
Airbus has delivered the first A320 aircraft assembled at its Final Assembly Line China (FALC) in Tianjin. The FALC is a joint venture between Airbus and a Chinese consortium comprising Tianjin Free Trade Zone (TJFTZ) and China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC). The aircraft was handed over by Airbus president and CEO, Tom Enders, to the chairman of Dragon Aviation Leasing, Li Hai. The aircraft will be leased to and operated by Sichuan Airlines. … [Read more...] about CHINA: Airbus delivers first A320 assembled in China
Europe & CIS : Airbus will deliver 12 more A380s this year
Airbus will meet its target of delivering 12 A380 super jumbo aircraft this year, the company’s chief executive pledged recently, brushing aside reports that manufacturing and engineering difficulties had again put the project behind schedule. The 525-seat, A-380 has been plagued by delays due to missteps, technical setbacks, communication failures and financial improprieties that have tarnished Airbus’ image. The first in a series of costly delays was announced in June 2005. … [Read more...] about Europe & CIS : Airbus will deliver 12 more A380s this year
Europe & CIS : Airbus will deliver 12 more A380s this year
Airbus will meet its target of delivering 12 A380 super jumbo aircraft this year, the company’s chief executive pledged recently, brushing aside reports that manufacturing and engineering difficulties had again put the project behind schedule. The 525-seat, A-380 has been plagued by delays due to missteps, technical setbacks, communication failures and financial improprieties that have tarnished Airbus’ image. The first in a series of costly delays was announced in June 2005. … [Read more...] about Europe & CIS : Airbus will deliver 12 more A380s this year
Europe/ CIS: Airbus sells its UK wing component plant
Airbus and GKN have signed a contract under which GKN will purchase the wing component and assemblies manufacturing unit based at Airbus’ site at Filton, near Bristol, UK. This includes all operational business, assets and activities being transferred to GKN. As a result of the transaction, GKN has committed itself to make further investment in the unit in order that Filton will continue to play its important role in Airbus’ current and future programmes, Airbus said. The unit is … [Read more...] about Europe/ CIS: Airbus sells its UK wing component plant
