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Airbus opens new A321XLR equipment installation hangar

Airbus has formally opened a brand new A321XLR equipment installation hangar in Hamburg, Germany to help it ramp up production. The automated equipping facility, which was opened by Hamburg’s First Mayor Peter Tschentscher and German Aerospace Coordinator Anna Christmann, will be able to work on eight A321XLR rear fuselage sections [read more]

The First Airbus Wing Of Tomorrow prototype
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Airbus Wing of Tomorrow vs. Boeing Transonic Truss Braced Wing

In the ever-evolving world of aviation, manufacturers are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation to create more efficient, eco-friendly, and high-performance aircraft. Two major players in this industry, Airbus and Boeing, have recently unveiled their respective advancements in wing technology: the Airbus “Wing of Tomorrow” and the Boeing “Transonic Truss [read more]

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Airbus delivers 65 airliners in July

Figures from European aerospace giant Airbus show that it delivered 65 aircraft to 36 customers in July 2023. Single-aisle deliveries included 5 A220, 17 A320neo, 31 A321neo and a sole A319neo. Wide-body deliveries included 3 A330neo and 8 A350s. Customers included British Airways, Wizz Air and easyJet. Gross orders for [read more]

Airbus A220-300 (Image: UK Aviation Media)
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Airbus’ half-year profits show strong growth

Airbus’ half-year profits, which were released this week, show the European aerospace giant is continuing strong growth buoyed by some recent large orders for airliners. The Toulouse-based airframer reported revenue of €27.7 billion for the year (H1) to the 30th of June 2023 which when adjusted for EBIT* totals €2.6 [read more]

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Airbus H175 wins approval from Chinese regulators

Airbus Helicopters super medium segment H175 has been granted approval from Chinese regulators paving the way for deliveries to begin in one of the most demanding markets. Four H175s are already set to be delivered this year now thay certification from Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has been achieved. [read more]

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Airbus sees 103 A321neo orders in a week

European aerospace giant Airbus has received orders for 103 A321neo aircraft in a bumper week for the airframer. The early part of the week saw Viva Aerobus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 90 Airbus A321neo single-aisle airliners bringing the total number of orders for the airline with Airbus [read more]