Scandinavian airline SAS has strengthened its long-haul growth plans with a firm order for 18 Airbus A330-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the carrier’s ongoing fleet renewal programme. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by SAS President and CEO Anko van der Werff and Airbus Executive [read more]
Avincis, Europe’s largest provider or emergency aerial services, has signed a contract with Airbus for the supply of 15 H145 helicopters which will be deployed across its network. The operator provides emergency medical services and offshore transportation and the new aircraft will strengthen its prescience in the Nordics, Spain and [read more]
The first of 12 Airbus A350-1000ULRs ordered by Australian carrier Qantas has taken its first flight fron the home of Airbus in Toulouse, France. The aircraft forms part of Qantas’ Project Sunrise programme to offer ultra-long range non-stop flights such as London to Sydney. The flight lasted for 3 hours [read more]
The Czech Ministry of Interior has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 11 new five-bladed H145 helicopters, marking a significant investment in the country’s public safety and emergency response capabilities. The aircraft will be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service and will become the backbone of its fleet, [read more]
European OEM Airbus has continued its strong start to 2026 delivering 67 aircraft to 39 customers in April. As expected single-aisle deliveries dominate with the A320neo family seeing the most deliveries. 32 A321neo, 22 A320neo and a sole A319neo were handed over to customers including easyJet, Iberia and Pegasus. The [read more]
European OEM Airbus has won its largest ever single order for the Airbus A220 airliner from Air Asia. The Malaysian carrier has ordered 150 of the type with the deal being signed at a ceremony in Mirabel, Canada where the A220s are made. Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, Chief Executive Officer [read more]
Airbus SE has appointed Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy, effective 18 May, as the European aerospace giant sharpens its focus on long-term growth, industrial resilience and next-generation aviation technologies. Kirstetter succeeds Matthieu Louvot, who has been nominated as Chief Executive of Airbus Helicopters. In his new role, he will report directly to [read more]
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the type in Canada as it advances its fleet renewal and network expansion strategy. The aircraft, the first of 30 A321XLRs due to join the airline’s fleet, is leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. Its arrival [read more]
The first complete Main Deck Cargo Door (MDCD) for the Airbus A350F has arrived on the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The MCD assembly was manufactured in Illescas, Spain and is the largest in the industry with a 4.5m cut-out width and a 4.3m tall opening. Airbus’ site [read more]
Airbus has continued to build momentum in March 2026, securing significant new orders while maintaining a steady flow of aircraft deliveries to customers worldwide, including several airlines with strong UK links. While Airbus has yet to publish its full detailed breakdown for March within its monthly “Orders and Deliveries” dataset, [read more]
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