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Global Airlines’ A380 Returned to Storage
The Airbus A380 operated by UK-based startup Global Airlines has been sent back to storage at Tarbes/Lourdes Airport in France, following its initial passenger flights earlier this year. Previously part of the China Southern fleet, the aircraft had spent years parked in the Mojave Desert before being acquired in 2023. After undergoing extensive maintenance and restoration, it completed a limited…
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Airbus Sets Development Goals for the A220
Airbus has announced a comprehensive innovation package for its A220 series aircraft. Aiming to boost its competitiveness in the narrow-body aircraft market with 100 to 150 seats, the company is making significant technical and digital upgrades to the A220. Later this year, the A220’s maximum takeoff weight will be increased once again. This enhancement will extend the aircraft’s range, enabling…
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Why Does Emirates Use A380 on Short-Haul Flights?
👉🏼 Emirates is the world’s largest Airbus A380 operator, with a fleet of 123 aircraft. The airline uses these double-decker widebody jets not only on long-haul routes but also on surprisingly short ones. Notable examples include: 🇦🇪Dubai – 🇴🇲Muscat: 340 km, approximately 40-minute flight🇦🇪Dubai – 🇸🇦Jeddah: 1,057 km🇦🇪Dubai – 🇮🇳Mumbai: 1,197 km🇭🇰Hong Kong – 🇹🇭Bangkok: 1,048 km 👉🏼 The Airbus…
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MNG Airlines Orders 2 Airbus A350 Freighters
Istanbul-based cargo carrier MNG Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus at the Paris Air Show for the purchase of two new-generation A350F freighter aircraft. Murathan Doruk Günal, Chairman of MNG Airlines, stated:“This agreement for two A350Fs deepens our partnership with Airbus across its full cargo portfolio. It strengthens our position on key trade lanes including Europe,…
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Qatar Airways Sends Ex-Oman Air A330s to Turkish Technic for Overhaul | Exclusive News
👉🏼 As part of its restructuring process, Oman-based airline Oman Air has transferred three Airbus A330 aircraft to Qatar Airways. 👉🏼 Under this collaboration, the maintenance and refurbishment work is being carried out at Turkish Technic’s facilities located at Istanbul Atatürk and Sabiha Gökçen Airports. The aircraft will undergo maintenance and repainting, followed by test flights before being delivered to…
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Riyadh Air’s A321XLR Debuts in Paris
At the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, Airbus will showcase a specially painted A321XLR prototype for Riyadh Air, the new Saudi Arabian airline. Previously sporting Airbus’s corporate colors, the aircraft will now appear at the show in Riyadh Air’s lighter-toned livery — one of the airline’s two official designs. Riyadh Air had placed an order for 72 Boeing 787-9…
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Top 10 Longest Routes Operated by the Airbus A220 Revealed
Originally designed for short- and medium-haul operations, the narrow-body Airbus A220 has proven its long-range capabilities over nearly nine years of commercial service. The A220-300 variant, in particular, has become a popular choice for extended routes thanks to its enhanced range and fuel efficiency. Delta Air Lines, currently the world’s largest A220 operator, has 78 aircraft in its fleet as…
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Next-Generation Successor to Airbus A320 Could Enter Service by 2037
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is planning to introduce a new generation of narrow-body aircraft to succeed the A320 family around 2037–2038. According to CEO Guillaume Faury in an interview with Aviation Week, development of the new aircraft is expected to begin around 2030, with the choice of engine architecture to be finalized by 2027. Faury indicated that another major upgrade…
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Airbus Releases May 2025 Delivery Report
Airbus has published its order and delivery figures for May 2025, announcing the delivery of a total of 51 aircraft to 32 different customers during the month. For the first five months of 2025, Airbus has delivered a total of 243 aircraft to 61 customers. The report also noted that no new aircraft orders were recorded in May.
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Air India Prepares Major New Order for 200 Aircraft
Air India Prepares Major New Order for 200 Aircraft Following its acquisition by Tata Sons, India’s flag carrier Air India is gearing up for another massive aircraft order, this time for approximately 200 narrow-body jets. The airline is in advanced negotiations with both Airbus and Boeing, and the deal may also include wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777X and…
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