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In Pictures: Beluga XL makes first UK visit
Airbus massive new super transporter aircraft made its first visit to the UK yesterday with flypasts at Bristol Airport, Airbus UK at Filton and then landing at Airbus’ wing production …
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Engineering, MRO & Leasing
The A380 is dead, its official
Airbus has formally announced it cease production of the Airbus A380 superjumbo after the biggest operator slashed its order for the aircraft. As reported yesterday, Emirates (EK/UAE) was in talks …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
Where to see the Beluga XL’s first UK visit
The Beluga XL, Airbus’ latest special transporter aircraft is to make its first visit to the UK today as it heads from Tolouse to the wing factory at Airbus Broughton …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
A380 life support to end after Airlines cancel orders
Airbus is expected to officially cancel the Airbus A380 project as early as tomorrow after a run of cancellations for the superjumbo. Qantas recently cancelled an order for 8 aircraft …
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Laudamotion to increase fleet as Ryanair takes full control
Ryanair Holdings PLC (owners of Ryanair) has now taken full control of Laudamotion (OE/LDM) following the completion of the sale of 100% shareholding in the airline. Ryanair is planning to …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
A330neo gets ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS certification
The Airbus A330-900neo has been granted ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) clearing the way for operators of the type to use it on …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
Strong growth for Airbus Helicopters in 2018
There was strong growth for Airbus Helicopters in 2018 as the company saw orders for 413 aircraft across the year, up 18% on 2017 and delivered 356 aircraft. The figures …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
Airbus delivers record year despite hold ups
European airframer Airbus has delivered more aircraft in 2018 than ever before despite problems with engines causing delays to deliveries on its A320neo family. The Toulouse based company delivered 800 …
Cardiff Airport News
Thomas Cook increases Cardiff Capacity with leased A321
Thomas Cook (MT/TCX) is increasing its summer capacity at Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) by using an Airbus A321 aircraft for Summer 2019. The Airbus A321 is the stretched variant of the …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
CFM LEAP-1A powered A319 gets joint certification
The CFM LEAP-1A powered Airbus A319 airliner achieved joint certification from both European and US aviation authorities late in December 2018. The certification from the US FAA and European EASA …