Canadian H135 Training Helicopter
Helicopter news

Bumper week of orders for Airbus Helicopters

This week has seen a raft of orders for Airbus Helicopters including an historic contract for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The SkyAlyne partnership was first to sign this week when they placed an order for 19 Airbus H135 helicopters for RCAF military training. The partnership is a joint [read more]

First Ethiopian Airlines A350
Aviation engineering news

Airbus delivers first A350-1000 in Africa

European OEM Airbus has delivered the first A350-1000 to Ethiopian Airlines, the first of the type for any African operator. The Ethiopian flag carrier has four A350-1000s on order and took delivery of the first unit at a ceremony in Toulouse, France. Ethiopian Airlines plans to use the long-haul airliner [read more]

Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus inaugurate C295 Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, India
Aviation engineering news

Airbus inaugurates Indian C295 assembly line

Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have officially inaugurated the new final assembly line (FAL) for Indian built C295 military transport aircraft. The new facility in Vadodara, Gujarat forms part of the “Make In India” partnership with Airbus and will deliver 40 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force [read more]

Cebu Pacific A321neo
Airline news

Cebu Pacific orders 70 Airbus A321neos

Manilla-based low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has confirmed an order for 70 Airbus A321neo airlines firming up an MoU it signed in July. The selection of the A321neo will help the airline reduce operating costs and help to reduce the airline’s carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Cebu Pacific already operates [read more]

Airbus H225M
Helicopter news

Iraq MoD signs for 12 Airbus helicopters

The Iraqi Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for 12 H225M Helicopters from leading aerospace manufacturer Airbus. The new helicopters will be used by Iraqi Army Aviation and will replace old Russian-made Mi-17 aircraft on missions such as counter-terrorism, special operations, tactical troop transport, attack, ground fire support, MEDEVAC [read more]

Airbus A330neo at Farnborough (Image: UK Aviation Media)
Aviation engineering news

Airbus delivers 47 aircraft in August

European aerospace giant Airbus delivered 47 aircraft to 31 customers in August maintaining its strong year to date. Single-aisle deliveries dominated again with 36 A320neo family aircraft (24 A321neo and 12 A320neo) being delivered along with five A220-300s. Customers included Wizz Air, Jet2.com and Air France. The six widebody deliveries [read more]

Airbus showcased the A321XLR at FIA2024 (Image: UK Aviation Media / John Moore)
Aviation engineering news

July saw Airbus deliver 77 aircraft to 40 customers

Airbus is continuing its positive year by delivering 77 airliners in July 2024 to 40 customers around the globe. Single-aisle airliners continue to dominate deliveries with 58 of the deliveries being from the A320neo family. This included 32 A321neos, 24 A320neos and two A319neos to customers including British Airways and [read more]

Airbus showcased the A321XLR at FIA2024 (Image: UK Aviation Media / John Moore)
Aviation engineering news

Airbus reports strong performance amid challenges in 2024 half-year results

Airbus SE has announced its financial results for the first half of 2024, showcasing solid performance despite facing significant challenges. The company reported consolidated revenues of €27.7 billion, up 12% from the previous year, driven by increased aircraft deliveries and favorable exchange rates. The operating profit rose to €2.6 billion, [read more]