JetBlue to launch New York & Boston to London flights

Apr 10, 2019 Nick Harding

US budget airline JetBlue (B6/JBU) has announced it will launch direct flights to London from New York JFK and Boston airports. The airline hasn’t disclosed details of which London Airport …

British Airways A350 will be first to have new Club Suite

Mar 19, 2019 Lisa Parkes

British Airways (BA/BAW) has confirmed that its Airbus A350 will be the first aircraft to be fitted with the new Business Class “Club Suite”. The A350 joins the British Airways …

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In Pictures: Beluga XL makes first UK visit

Feb 15, 2019 Nick Harding

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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The A380 is dead, its official

Feb 14, 2019 Nick Harding

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 …

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Where to see the Beluga XL’s first UK visit

Feb 14, 2019 Nick Harding

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 …

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A380 life support to end after Airlines cancel orders

Feb 13, 2019 Nick Harding

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 …

Laudamotion to increase fleet as Ryanair takes full control

Jan 30, 2019 Nick Harding

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 …

A330neo gets ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS certification

Jan 28, 2019 Lisa Parkes

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 …

Strong growth for Airbus Helicopters in 2018

Jan 24, 2019 Nick Harding

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 …

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Airbus delivers record year despite hold ups

Jan 15, 2019 Nick Harding

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 …