Airbus engineers bring sustainable aviation to reality
With today’s first-ever observance of the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, Airbus is highlighting the contributions of engineers across the company to a more sustainable aviation industry.
“I like to think that being an...
Airbus discloses share buyback transactions 24-27 February 2020
Airbus SE reports the following share buyback transactions from 24 February 2020 to 27 February 2020 under Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on...
Ryanair To Cancel Up To 25% Of Italian Short Haul Flights From 17th Mar...
Ryanair notified passengers that it was reducing its short haul flight program (mainly to and from Italy) by up to 25% for a 3 week period from Tues 17th Mar to Wed 8th Apr, in response...
Airbus’ new weight variant A330neo makes its first flight
More range and even better economics: these are the key attributes of Airbus’ increased maximum take-off weight A330neo variant, which flew for the first time today.
Benefitting from a maximum take-off weight increase to 251...
Aeroflot takes delivery of its first A350-900
Aeroflot, the Russian flag carrier and member of the SkyTeam alliance, has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest-generation widebody aircraft in Eastern Europe and CIS. Aeroflot’s A350-900...
Thomas Hundt appointed Executive Vice-President Finance at Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has appointed Thomas Hundt Executive Vice-President Finance and Member of the Executive Committee of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 March 2020. Previously, he served as Senior Vice-President of Performance Management and Costing for...
Pléiades Neo well on track for launch mid-2020
The first two Airbus-built Pléiades Neo imaging satellites have started comprehensive environmental testing, to ensure they are ready for in-orbit operation.
During the tests, the satellites are subjected to extreme temperatures and vacuum, vibration and...
South African Airways (SAA) is offering irresistible fares to major destinations
“At South African Airways, the time for change has come. Change that sets a new flight path and prepares our business for take-off. We’re changing our route network to be smarter and more efficient...
Swiss International Air Lines takes delivery of its first A320neo
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft at a delivery ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. It is the first of 25 A320neo Family aircraft ordered by Swiss International Air...
Airbus supports Australia’s space goal
Airbus announced that it is supporting the SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), in a seven-year research programme to develop and strengthen space technologies in Australia. The SmartSat CRC facility was officially launched this week...