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Emirates welcomes 100th A380 to its fleet

Celebrates milestone delivery in Hamburg, reaffirms commitment to A380 programme Emirates chairman highlights positive impact of Emirates’ A380 operations on aerospace manufacturing, aviation industries and consumer experience Emirates today celebrates the milestone delivery of its 100th Airbus A380 aircraft at a special ceremony with Airbus at the manufacturer’s delivery ce...

Singapore Airlines unveils its New A380 experience

The world’s first carrier to operate the A380 – Singapore Airlines – has taken the passenger experience to a new level with a new cabin being rolled across its entire fleet of iconic double-deck Airbus jet. The new cabin results from four years of development and an investment by the airline of $850 million, reaffirming its ongoing full commitment to the aircraft type. &ldq...

Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2017 results

Revenues €43bn; EBIT Adjusted €1.8bn; EBIT (reported) €2.3bn; EPS (reported) €2.39 Commercial aircraft market healthy, robust backlog supports ramp-up plans Engine delays impact 9m results, focus on fourth quarter deliveries and ramp-up 2017 guidance confirmed Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported nine-month 2017 financial results and confirmed its guidanc...

VSR700 rotary-wing UAV brings eyes beyond the horizon

What is going on beyond the horizon? It’s a crucial question for any ship captain. In the past, sailors would climb to the crow’s nest for a better view. Modern technology means today’s captains can send unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into the air to transmit images and data back to the bridge. It is a rapidly growing field and Airbus aims to enter with the 700 kg Vertiv...

Aeroclub Di Varese invests in an ALSIM ALX

ALSIM is pleased to announce the sale of an ALX (SEP Complex, MEP, MEJ) to Aeroclub di Varese, a flight school located in Venegono Inferiore, Italy. Mr. Renato Nobili, the president of Aeroclub di Varese, explains why the Aeroclub selected ALSIM’s ALX: “We decided to choose Alsim’s ALX because we think it is the best FSTD device on the market that we can use to...

Citilink takes delivery of 50th A320 Family aircraft

Growing single-aisle fleet helps Indonesian carrier to expand its network Citilink, the low-cost unit of Garuda Indonesia, has taken delivery of its 50th A320 Family aircraft at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, an A320neo, can seat up to 180 passengers in a single class layout. The aircraft has been delivered with a special livery to commemorate the mileston...

From Texas to Thailand: RTA Lakotas enter service without a hitch

In 2014, the Royal Thai Army acquired six UH-72A Lakota helicopters from Airbus Group through the US’s foreign military sales programme. After receiving training and in-country support, the Lakotas’ first two years in operation have gone smoothly, an example of hard work and dedicated personnel. The Royal Thai Army (RTA) is Thailand’s largest military branch. In addition to co...

Orbital Witness wins Airbus’ Global Earth Observation Challenge

Airbus has named Orbital Witness the winner of its “Global Earth Observation Challenge”. It receives a voucher worth € 50,000 for the acquisition of satellite data and will benefit from both technical and business coaching. The competition encourages start-ups to innovate and develop new applications primarily based on Airbus’ satellite data. The winning British start-up Orb...

Air Mauritius takes delivery of its first A350 XWB

The first A350 operator based in the Indian Ocean Air Mauritius has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft, opening a new chapter for the Indian Ocean carrier. The aircraft, leased from AerCap, was delivered during a ceremony held in Mauritius today. The Mauritian airline based airline has chosen a very comfortable two class layout with a total of 326 seats comprisi...

First A330neo successfully completes maiden flight

Three dedicated flight-test aircraft to perform all flight testing for both the A330-800 and A330-900 variants; Development on track for A330-900 entry into service in the middle of 2018 The first of three A330neo Family development aircraft to fly – MSN1795, an A330-900 variant – has landed at Toulouse-Blagnac, France after successfully completing its first flight...

First A330neo becomes airborne for its maiden flight

A330neo Family flight-test programme now underway; Three development aircraft will prepare both variants of the A330neo programme for certification The first A330neo took off this morning at Blagnac in Toulouse, France at 09.57 hrs local time, for its maiden flight taking place over south-western France. The aircraft, MSN1795, is a A330-900 and the first of three certification flight-tes...

Get ready for the brand new A330neo first flight

Airbus’ latest A330 version prepares for its initial take-off The new generation of Airbus’ popular A330 jetliner family is ready for its maiden flight this week. The A330neo features extensive technology transfers from the A350XWB, including new engines, wings, and systems as well as the signature Airspace cabin. These new features will provide significantly enhanced operating effi...

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