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We ask aviation enthusiasts: Boeing or Airbus?
There has been a fun yet deeply passionate divide in the aviation world for years: Boeing or Airbus? Aviation enthusiasts of all ages tend to feel closer to one of these two brands. Boeing is known for its long-standing heritage and classic engineering philosophy. A more pronounced “hands-on” flying feel, more direct interaction between the pilot and the controls, and…
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Airbus Releases November Delivery Report
Airbus Releases November Delivery Report | Record Deliveries Needed in December to Meet 2025 Target Airbus announced that it delivered 72 aircraft in November, bringing the total deliveries for the year to 657. To meet its 2025 target of 790 aircraft, Airbus will need to deliver 133 aircraft in December. In October, Airbus delivered 78 aircraft, while 84 aircraft were…
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New Operational Restriction for Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines on Airbus A320neo Family
Airbus has introduced new operating limitations on the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM GTF engines used on the A320neo family due to a potential risk encountered in cold weather conditions. Under the updated procedures, A320neo, A321neo, and A321LR aircraft are prohibited from taking off in freezing fog conditions where the temperature is below 0°C and visibility is under 150 meters. The…
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Airbus Announces First Flight Timeline for the A350F Program
Airbus has shared an updated schedule for its next-generation freighter, the A350F, confirming that preparations for the first prototype’s maiden flight in the third quarter of 2026 are progressing as planned. The company noted that the 4.3-meter-wide XL cargo door has not yet been installed on the first test aircraft, MSN700 (F-WXFR), but is expected to be ready in early…
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How Turkish Carrier Pegasus Airlines Managed the Airbus Crisis
After Airbus released a safety-critical software update for its A320 series aircraft, all affected Airbus planes around the world were grounded. When the update became mandatory for the Airbus models in Pegasus Airlines’ fleet, A320 operations at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport were temporarily suspended. Pegasus’ technical teams focused on quickly updating all Airbus aircraft and returning them to service after…
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Airbus Imposes Cold-Weather Takeoff Restrictions for Aircraft Equipped with Pratt
Airbus Imposes Cold-Weather Takeoff Restrictions for Aircraft Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Engines Airbus has introduced takeoff restrictions in extreme cold weather for certain aircraft models powered by Pratt & Whitney engines. An Airbus spokesperson confirmed a report by aviation outlet aeroTELEGRAPH, stating that existing ground engine operation procedures have been updated to address freezing conditions. Under the revised guidelines,…
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Tension Between Air France and Airbus Over Pilots’ Role in AF447 Crash
Air France and Airbus have once again come head-to-head over the role of pilots in the AF447 crash, which occurred over the Atlantic in 2009 and claimed the lives of 228 people. During the closing hearings of an eight-week appeal trial in Paris, both companies delivered their final defenses against corporate manslaughter charges. French prosecutors have requested the maximum fine…
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EASA Issues Emergency AD for Airbus A320 Series
On November 28, 2025, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Airbus A320 family aircraft. The directive states that a software failure in the flight control system of A319, A320, and A321 models could lead to conditions that threaten flight safety. EASA emphasized that failures occurring specifically in the Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC)…
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Statement from Turkish Airlines on Airbus Notice
Following Airbus’ announcement earlier this evening regarding a software issue, Turkish Airlines Communications Director Yahya Üstün issued the following statement: “Airbus has published an Operator Transmission (AOT) concerning all A320 aircraft worldwide. Eight A320 aircraft in our fleet have been evaluated within this scope, and after completing the procedures in line with the relevant instructions, they will be safely returned…
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Airbus to Issue Urgent Software Update for A320 Family
BreakingNews 🔴 Airbus to Issue Urgent Software Update for A320 Family — Aircraft Being Grounded ➡️In light of a recent incident, Airbus has determined that strong solar radiation can corrupt critical data used by flight control systems. They identified that this issue could affect many aircraft of the A320 family currently in service. ➡️Airbus has asked operators, in cooperation with…
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