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Airbus Unveils a New Aircraft Model: A220-500
As Airbus prepares for a new model in the narrowbody market, it has put an extended A220 variant, referred to as the A220-500, on the agenda in talks with airlines and leasing companies. Planned to reach a capacity of around 180 seats, the A220-500 is intended to respond to growing passenger demand and the need for higher capacity in single-aisle…
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Airbus Bids Farewell to the BelugaST Aircraft
The last Airbus BelugaST aircraft has recently completed its final flight and been retired from service. The aircraft, registered F-GSTF, served in Airbus’s logistics operations for 25 years. The BelugaST was developed on the Airbus A300-600 platform and was primarily used to transport fuselage sections, wings, and large structural components between Airbus production sites across Europe. Thanks to its enlarged…
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Avolon: Airbus or Boeing May Launch a New Aircraft Model in 2027
Aircraft leasing company Avolon said it expects Airbus or Boeing to launch a new civil aircraft program in 2027. In its “Up Next” report, which looks at industry trends for 2026 and beyond, the company bases this expectation on airlines’ strong financial outlook, low fuel prices, and the ongoing structural shortage in aircraft supply. According to the report, the leading…
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Airbus to Launch Pléiades Neo Next in 2028
Airbus will launch the first Pléiades Neo Next Earth observation satellite in early 2028 from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, using an Avio Vega C rocket. The new programme builds on the existing Pléiades Neo constellation and will enhance Airbus’ geospatial capabilities with advanced imaging performance, including native 20-centimetre-class resolution. The satellite is designed to support both government…
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Airbus CEO Faury Warns of Trade War Impact
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said that the trade war between the United States and China is no longer theoretical and is already causing serious logistical and financial damage to the company. Faury described 2026 as “an unprecedented year of crisis” and called on employees not only for solidarity but also for “self-reliance.” Emphasizing that geopolitical tensions are directly affecting factory…
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Air Europa and Airbus Finalize A350-900 Deal in Madrid
Air Europa and Airbus have officially completed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering 40 A350-900 aircraft that was signed at the Dubai Airshow 2025, during the Fitur Tourism Fair in Madrid. Air Europa President Juan José Hidalgo and Airbus Head of Sales for Western Europe Ville Arhippainen met on the second day of the fair to finalize the agreement. The…
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Airbus Delivered 793 Commercial Aircraft in 2025
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus delivered a total of 793 commercial aircraft to 91 customers worldwide throughout 2025, marking a 4% increase compared to the previous year. Despite ongoing operational challenges during the year, the company’s commercial aircraft delivery performance maintained an upward trend. During 2025, Airbus received 1,000 gross orders from 57 customers. After cancellations, net orders stood at 889…
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Libyan Airlines Returned an Airbus A320 Aircraft to Service
Libyan Airlines has returned an Airbus A320 aircraft to service following the completion of heavy maintenance and a subsequent test flight. The maintenance work was carried out by local engineers and technicians. The company emphasized that this step is significant in terms of localizing civil aviation maintenance activities and reducing external dependency. It was noted that heavy maintenance previously performed…
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Airbus Exceeds Its 2025 Delivery Target with 793 Aircraft Delivered
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus slightly exceeded its revised commercial aircraft delivery target by the end of 2025. According to Bloomberg, the company delivered a total of 793 aircraft to customers throughout the year. This figure came in above the “around 790” target set in December. Airbus had initially planned to deliver 820 aircraft in 2025, but this target was revised…
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STARLUX Takes Delivery of Its First Airbus A350-1000
Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of the first of its 18 ordered Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, becoming the world’s 11th airline to operate the largest variant of the A350 family. The new A350-1000 will join the 10 A350-900 aircraft already in the fleet and will operate on prestigious long-haul routes from Taipei to Europe and North America, as well as…
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