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First delivery of Airbus A320neo to Pegasus postponed after Turkish coup bid

The first delivery of a new version of Airbus's A320 jet to Pegasus Airlines has been postponed following the thwarted coup attempt in Turkey, the European planemaker said on Saturday. Turkey's leading budget carrier had been scheduled to take delivery of the first revamped A320neo powered by CFM engines on July 19. "Due to the terrible and unforeseen circumstances in Turkey, we...

Airbus Is Using Drones to Inspect Airplanes

Airbus expects drone inspection test to finish by end of 2016. Drones are potentially dangerous to commercial airplanes if they happen to collide. But in some cases, drones can also be helpful to planes and the companies that make them. Airbus airbus-group-n-v showed off this week at the Farnborough International Airshow in England how it uses drones to inspect airplanes. The...

Airbus launches the “I Fly A380” website: Choose. Fly. Love A380.

The A380 is the passengers’ favourite aircraft, 60% of them are willing to make an extra effort to fly on it*. TheiflyA380.com, launched by Airbus this week, is the unique website for travellers who want to experience the iconic double deck aircraft. “As a global leading aviation company we are exploring new digital avenues and IflyA380.com illustrates this transformation journe...

Airbus wins $35 billion of aircraft orders at Farnborough Air Show 2016

During the 2016 Farnborough Air Show, Airbus won $35 billion worth of business for a total of 279 aircraft, covering by single-aisle and widebody aircraft families. The deals comprise firm orders for 197 aircraft worth $26.3 billion and commitments for 82 aircraft worth $8.7 billion. Sales and commitments at Farnborough of the A320 Family were strong, with business accounting for a total of 269...

Airbus recognizes suppliers for excellent in-service performance

On the occasion of the annual Airbus Suppliers Awards ceremony held during Farnborough Air Show 2016, Didier Lux, Airbus SVP, Head of Customer Services, and Geneviève Laurens-Chassagne, Head of Supplier Support Management distributed Awards and Certificates to Systems & Equipment suppliers. The suppliers recognized by Airbus were identified through the Supplier Support Rating process, w...

Synergy orders 62 A320neo Family aircraft

Synergy Aerospace Corporation, largest shareholder of Colombia-based Avianca and owner of Avianca Brasil, has finalized a Purchase Agreement with Airbus for 62 A320neo Family aircraft. These A320neo will be the base of the fleet renewal and network growth strategy for Avianca Brasil, and also marks over 1,000 Airbus aircraft sold in Latin America. “These A320neo will allow Avianca B...

Aviall And Michelin Announce Strategic Collaboration Agreement

Aviall, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Company, and Michelin, announced today plans to create a global strategic collaboration agreement. The agreement will align Aviall's global distribution footprint with Michelin's aircraft tire business. The initiative will result in improved logistics and supply chain models which will improve service to FBOs, MROs and fleet operators...

Safran Landing Systems bolsters leadership in Brazilian market for commercial airplane wheels and carbon brakes

Brazilian airline Azul has chosen Safran Landing Systems’ wheels and carbon brakes for its Airbus A320neo and A350 XWB commercial jets. With this latest contract, Safran Landing Systems now supplies wheels and carbon brakes to the four leading Brazilian airlines, further strengthening its leadership in the Brazilian market for mainline commercial jets (over 100 seats). Vincent Mascr&ea...

Airbus Helicopters delivers the first H175 in VIP version

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first VIP version of the H175, the company’s new medium class twin-engine helicopter, which entered service in 2014 for offshore transportation. Combining unparalleled elements of style and comfort with the largest cabin in its class, the VIP version of the H175 offers a superior level of cabin interior provided by Pegasus Design, who has built a wor...

Daher selects StandardAero for maintenance, repair and overhaul services on TBM aircraft PT6 engines in Europe

Daher announced its selection of StandardAero as the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services supplier for Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engines that power Daher’s family of TBM very fast turboprop aircraft based in Europe. Following an extended selection process, a three-year contract was awarded to StandardAero for coverage to be available to all European TBM customers for thei...

Airbus Is Running Out of Buyers for Its Enormous A380s

Since its commercial introduction in 2007, the Airbus A380 has brought a long-lost sense of glamour back to travel. Its first-class cabins feature private showers and buttery leather armchairs. It sports in-flight lounges where bartenders mix bespoke cocktails. A broad staircase reminiscent of a 1920s ocean liner links the two decks. Financially speaking, it’s a disaster of similarly grand p...

Safran Signs Global 3-Year Material Repair Agreement with Unison Industries

Safran Aircraft Engines signed a 3-year Material Repair Agreement with Unison Industries in support of the maintenance of CFM56 engines*. The agreement extends through 2019 and covers ignition and power generation components in support of Safran Aircraft Engines MRO locations in France, Belgium, Morocco and Mexico. “We are very pleased to have Safran Aircraft Engines as a key cu...

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