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Airbus Completes Ground Vibration Tests for the A350F
Airbus has completed the Ground Vibration Test campaign for the A350F freighter as the aircraft moves closer to its first flight. The three-day test programme was carried out in Toulouse in June and marked a key step in validating the aircraft’s structural and aeroelastic models. During the tests, the aircraft was subjected to controlled vibrations using its own flight control…
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Airbus Delays A350F First Flight
Airbus has postponed the first flight of its new-generation A350F freighter. The aircraft, which was previously scheduled to make its maiden flight in the third quarter of 2026, is now expected to take to the skies before the end of the year. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said that despite the schedule adjustment, the company still aims to complete certification by…
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Airbus Increases Revenue and Deliveries in First Half
Airbus has announced its financial results for the first six months of 2026, reporting higher revenue and profitability on the back of increased commercial aircraft deliveries and a strong performance from its Defence and Space division. The company left its full-year guidance unchanged. Airbus delivered 351 commercial aircraft in the first half of 2026, up from 306 in the same…
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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 Conducts Record Toulouse–Melbourne Test Flight with New A350-1000ULR
Airbus is conducting a nonstop test flight from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne, Australia, with its new ultra-long-range A350-1000ULR as part of the aircraft’s certification campaign. The flight, which is expected to last around 22 hours, stands out as one of the longest test flights ever operated by Airbus. It is also regarded as a major milestone in the Project Sunrise…
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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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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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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 and SkyFall form strategic alliance to advance European and Ukrainian defence innovation
Berlin, Germany, 12 June 2026 – At this year’s International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin, Airbus Defence and Space and leading Ukrainian technological defence company SkyFall signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a strategic partnersh ip. As a drone pioneer, SkyFall combines rapid prototyping with serial manufacturing to deliver advanced unmanned aerial systems for combat missions, logistics, and…
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