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Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes Record-Breaking Flight Exceeding 24 Hours
Airbus’ A350-1000ULR test aircraft, used for Qantas’ Project Sunrise program, completed a non-stop flight from Melbourne to Toulouse in 24 hours and 22 minutes, setting a new world record. The F-WULR-registered Airbus A350-1000ULR remained airborne for approximately 24 hours and 22 minutes, flying via the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans while crossing the United States from west to east. Airbus could…
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Airbus A400M Used in Firefighting Operation for the First Time
An Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft operated by the French Air and Space Force has been deployed in a live firefighting operation for the first time as wildfires continue to affect southwestern France. Equipped with a removable firefighting kit, the A400M released fire suppressant ahead of advancing flames near Bordeaux. The mission marked the aircraft’s first operational use against…
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Airbus Launches Flight-Test Programme for Next-Generation Wing Technology
Airbus has entered a new phase of its Wing of Tomorrow programme, launching a flight-test campaign to evaluate the performance of high-aspect-ratio wing designs for future single-aisle passenger aircraft. Over the next three years, Airbus will design, manufacture, and test full-scale wing extensions. The extensions will be installed on an A321neo to assess the aerodynamic performance and handling characteristics of…
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Philippine Airlines Signs Agreement for Nine More Airbus A350-1000s
Philippine Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the purchase of nine additional A350-1000 widebody aircraft during the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow. Once finalised, the agreement will increase the airline’s total A350-1000 orders to 18 aircraft. The first two aircraft were delivered earlier this year. The A350-1000, designated as the airline’s new flagship, will primarily be deployed…
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SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 200 Aircraft from Airbus and Boeing
SMBC Aviation Capital has placed firm orders for a total of 200 narrowbody aircraft from Airbus and Boeing during the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow. The company ordered 100 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, comprising 65 A321neos and 35 A320neos. With the latest agreement, the combined Airbus orders and commitments of SMBC Aviation Capital and its parent company, Sumitomo Corporation, have surpassed…
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Airbus to Transfer A321XLR Technologies to the A321neo
Airbus has begun introducing technical improvements developed for the A321XLR across other members of the A321neo family under its STEP4 modernization programme. The initiative aims to improve structural efficiency, enhance operational performance and gradually update the production line. The A321neo will receive the A321XLR’s lighter wing structure and single-slotted inboard flaps. It will also be equipped with intermediate flap settings…
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Ground Handling Vehicle Collides With Airbus A320
A baggage conveyor belt vehicle operated by ground handling company NAHCO collided with an Air Peace Airbus A320 passenger aircraft at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Nigeria. The aircraft sustained damage in the collision and was subsequently withdrawn from service for a technical inspection.
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Airbus: Air Traffic to Double by 2045
Airbus has stated in its 2026–2045 Global Market Forecast that long-term growth in air transport will be driven by urbanization, economic development, and increasing demand for connectivity. The manufacturer expects the growth of small and medium-sized cities, the expansion of the middle class, and diaspora travel to create new demand between a wider range of city pairs over the next…
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Airbus Reduces Deliveries in April
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus delivered 67 aircraft to customers worldwide in April 2026, reflecting a 16% decline compared to the same month in 2025. Total deliveries for the first four months of the year also decreased. Between January and April 2026, Airbus handed over 181 aircraft to 57 customers, representing a 5.7% drop year-over-year. Despite this, Airbus’ net order backlog…
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Airbus Reports Q1 2026 Results: Delivery Slump Offset by Strong Defense Performance
Global aerospace leader Airbus has released its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. Despite supply chain bottlenecks in engine procurement and a decline in delivery numbers, the company has maintained its full-year guidance. AMSTERDAM – Airbus SE has announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. While the costs of production ramp-up…
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