New Airbus A321XLR jet takes off for the first time
Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test…
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Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York
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Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A350-1000s, 20 A220s, and 20 A321XLRs. The news was…
Sustainability themed Turkish Airlines aircraft takes to the skies
Sustainability themed Turkish Airlines aircraft takes to the skies -
Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines introduced a special design element adorned with…
Airbus Seeks $220 Million From Qatar Airways
Airbus has asked the UK High Court for $220 million in damages from Qatar Airways after the airline rejected two Airbus A350 aircraft.
Airbus Aims 720 Deliveries In 2022 Despite Pandemic Challenges
In 2022, Airbus intends to deliver 720 commercial planes, up from the 611 planes it delivered in 2021.
Airbus Cancels Qatar Airways Order For 2 A350 As Dispute Deepens
A dispute over surface paint has forced Airbus to cancel Qatar Airways’ purchase of two A350-1000 aircraft.
Airbus Cancels $6 Billion Deal With Qatar Airways Amid Law Suit
Qatar Airways had agreed to buy 50 new Airbus A321neo aircraft from Airbus. Still, the two companies have now become entangled in a bitter court battle, and Airbus has cancelled the…
Airbus goes to China to develop new aircraft lifecycle facility
Airbus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the city of Chengdu and Tarmac Aerosave for the development of the first aircraft “lifecycle” service centre in China
The A350 defects reports is not limited to Qatar Airways
There have been continuous conflicts between Qatar Airways and the manufacturer of its A350 aircraft, Airbus, regarding cosmetic faults, but the problem is not unique to Qatar Airways.
The Airbus A380 makes a vibrant return
Without question, one of the businesses most hit by the pandemic has been the airline industry.
Air NZ and Airbus test hydrogen-powered aircraft
Air New Zealand has teamed up with aircraft manufacturer Airbus to investigate the feasibility of adding hydrogen-powered passenger planes to its fleet by 2030.
Airbus CEO expects business travel to recover
Airbus Chief Executive Guillaume Faury expects business air travel eventually to return to close to pre-pandemic levels and airlines are devoting the same space to business class seats as…
Tripset: Airbus unveils Covid-travel companion app
Airbus has launched a travel companion app called Tripset. The application aggregates and provides flight and travel information to ease and restore passenger’s trust in their end-to-end…
Airbus launches new sustainable aviation fuel trial
A team of aerospace specialists has launched the first in-flight emissions study using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft.
Vietjet gets two new aircraft to kick off 2021
The new-age carrier Vietjet has received two more Airbus A321neo ACF aircraft, further expanding its young and dynamic fleet
Anand Stanley appointed president of Airbus Asia-Pacific
Airbus has named Anand Stanley as president of Airbus Asia-Pacific, effective from 1 July 2020. Based in Singapore, Stanley will lead the strategy and future positioning of Airbus and…
Jens Bischof: “We are ready when you are”
Considering the restrictions on international tourism being dropped out and the gradual opening of borders, Eurowings is significantly expanding its flight schedule from June 2020. The…
Airbus A350-1000 deployed in fight against COVID-19
Airbus continues to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the Airbus home countries, namely France,…
Airbus to produce 3D-printed hospital visors in fight against Covid-19
The majority of Airbus sites in Spain have joined forces to produce 3D printed visor frames, providing healthcare personnel with individual protection equipment in the fight against…
Airbus offers new face mask supplies to support Europe’s fight against COVID-19
Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and UK health systems in support of the COVID-19…
Airbus to bolster liquidity in response to COVID-19
Airbus has announced measures to bolster its liquidity and balance sheet in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to assess the ongoing situation and the impact on its…
Airbus to highlight top products at India show
Airbus will highlight its class-leading products, technologies and services at India’s largest civil aviation show – Wings India. The biennial event will be held at Begumpet Airport in…
First Airbus A350-900 joins Aeroflot fleet
Aeroflot has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest generation widebody aircraft in eastern Europe. The plane features a distinctive new livery…
How did Airbus fare in 2019?
Airbus has reported full-year (FY) 2019 consolidated financial results and provided guidance for 2020. “We achieved a great deal in 2019. We delivered a strong underlying financial…
Airbus to showcase latest products at Singapore Airshow
Airbus will participate at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, showcasing its latest products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter segments.…
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes and chairman quit over Airbus bribery scandal
Two AirAsia chiefs will step aside for at least two months as authorities and the airline look into claims that aerospace giant Airbus paid the company USD 50 million to secure a plane…
Etihad Aviation gets approval to train Boeing pilots
Etihad Aviation Training, the specialist training division of Etihad Aviation Group, has become the first aviation company in the Middle East to gain approval from the European Aviation…
Airbus and the whale
Airbus has announced the arrival of the Beluga XL into service, providing Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft…
Flight to success: Airbus delivers robust aircraft performance in 2019
Airbus delivered 863 commercial aircraft to 99 customers in 2019, outpacing its previous output record set in 2018 by 8%. In the 17th yearly production increase in a row, it progressed…
Qatar Airways to display Airbus A350-1000 and Gulfstream G500 at Kuwait Aviation Show
Qatar Airways has announced its participation in the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020, where it will display its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 fitted with its multi award-winning business…
Spirit Airlines finalises deal for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft
US-based Spirit Airlines has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for 100 A320neo family aircraft. In October, the two parties had signed and announced a memorandum of…
Eva Air launches daily Taipei-Da Nang flights
Taiwan airline Eva Air has launched a daily nonstop flight between Taipei and Da Nang. The carrier will serve the route with an Airbus A321-200 configured for 184 passengers with eight…
Airbus’ decade long partnership in the Middle East
Airbus and Strata are celebrating a decade of collaboration this week, ten years which have seen their partnerships shape UAE’s aerospace industry.
As part of the UAE’s drive to create a…
SpiceJet eyes USD 10 billion-plus Airbus deal
SpiceJet is weighing an. order for at least 100 Airbus planes as Boeing grapples with the fallout over its grounded 737 MAX. The budget carrier, a major global customer for the MAX, may…
Airbus deepens China commitment with AVIC deal
Airbus has reaffirmed its commitment to a long-term strategic partnership with China’s aviation industry. As part of the move, the company has signed a new agreement with Aviation…
1,100 runners conquer Budapest Airport’s runway run
Over 1,100 runners raced down Budapest Airport’s runway 13R-31L to take part in the annual Budapest Runway Run. Now in its seventh year – a permanent fixture in many diaries – airlines,…
AirAsia X places 42 plane order with Airbus
AirAsia X has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Rafidah Aziz, chairman of AirAsia X and Guillaume…
Qatar Airways first Middle Eastern airline to fly to Botswana
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its new service to Gaborone, Botswana, starting 27 October this year. The capital and largest city of Botswana will be the airline’s first…
Air China places order for 20 Airbus A350-900s
Air China has struck a sale agreement for 20 Airbus aircraft at a cost of approx USD 6.54 billion. The carrier said, the planes of the wide-body A350-900 type, were set to be delivered…
Flynas Airbus deal to open global routes
Flynas, Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 10 A321XLR aircraft, the longest range variant of the A320. As part of the…
Cebu Pacific renews fleet with order of 31 brand-new Airbus NEO aircraft
Carrier in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific (CEB) has announced it has ordered 31 next-generation aircraft from Airbus. The investment accelerates the carrier’s plan to introduce more…
Japan Airlines takes delivery of first A350 XWB
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft produced by Airbus for JAL. The milestone…
Airbus commits to greener travel with SAS deal
European multinational Airbus has shown its commitment to greener travel today by signing an agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to sink some capital into researching the…
Air China triples daily flights between London and Beijing
Air China, the country's major carrier to the UK, has introduced the new Airbus A350-900, operating on its London Heathrow to Beijing route.
Airbus and CATC team up to boost local talent
Aviation giant Airbus has unveiled its new plans to foster the development of locals with a yen to reach the skies in aviation by announcing a new agreement with Thailand’s Civil Aviation…
China Airlines-Airbus liveried aircraft to debut on Taipei-Hong Kong route
China Airlines and Airbus A350 joint liveried aircraft has been revealed and will officially enter service on October 26 on the Taipei-Hong Kong route.
Women in aviation: Not progressing fast enough
The aviation industry is a male-dominated sector and women are often limited to roles such as concierge and flight attendants. The industry is coming under scrutiny because of the low…
Latest A320neos takes Lufthansa fleet investment to USD 3 billion
Lufthansa has announced it has updated its fleet with a firm order for an additional 27 A320neo aircraft this week, following a period of deliberation by the airlines supervisory board.
Comfort in flights: A figment of our imagination?
Airlines compete with each other with their high-yielding business class packing it with great seats and perks, while economy class passengers are being squeezed in the cabin – literally.
Vistara to order USD 3.1 billion worth of aircraft from Airbus and Boeing
Vistara, joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, agreed to place firm orders with Airbus for 13 aircraft from the A320neo family and with Boeing for six 787-9 Dreamliners valuing…
VIDEO: The making of Cathay Pacific’s first A350-1000
Cathay Pacific has welcomed the newest member to its fleet, the first of its twenty Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Take a look at what it takes to build one of the world’s newest long-range…
Airbus and Zodiac Aerospace reveal designs for new passenger sleeping modules
It has been a week of contrast for air passenger comfort, with news of an upright-seat design from Italy and an Airbus collaboration to introduce beds on the A330, both hitting the market in…
Vietnam Airlines’ receives 12th Airbus A350, the first of its type to wear Skyteam livery
Vietnam Airlines has announced the arrival of its twelfth Airbus A350 this week, the very first aircraft in the series to feature the SkyTeam Alliance livery.
Aegean announces US$5bn deal with Airbus – the largest private investment in Greek history
Following a solid opening to 2018, which saw Aegean Airways report a 12% growth in January and February's passenger numbers to 1.5 million, Greece’s largest airline has announced more good…
Why India needs US$255 billion of aircraft by 2036
The demand placed on Indian aviation, for both passenger and freight traffic, seems unable to stop growing. So, it should come as no great surprise that the industry needs to seriously…
Airbus BizLab signs Indian start-ups in new push for ‘Make in India’
Neewee and EFLIGHT, two start-ups accelerated at Airbus Bizlab India, have signed their first contracts with Airbus and subsidiary NAVBLUE to bring to life their unique innovative ideas in…
Tom Enders declares “the ideal candidate” for CEO Airbus Helicopters
Airbus has appointed Bruno Even, 49, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2018. He will report to Airbus CEO Tom Enders and join the company’s Executive…
Airbus and THAI partnership “vitally important project for Thailand”
H.E. Mr. Somkid Jatusripitak, Deputy Prime Minister, presided over the THAI-Airbus signing ceremony for a Cooperation Agreement between Airbus and Thai Airways International Public Company…
E-Fan X: the hybrid engine which could change the way we fly – forever
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight demonstrator which will be a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for…
Airbus and JAL employ world’s first mixed reality trainer
Airbus, in cooperation with Japan Airlines (JAL) and JAL Engineering has developed a prototype application supporting new training solutions, taking advantage of the world’s most advanced…
Cathay Dragon pens major deal to revamp fleet
Cathay Dragon, the Hong Kong-based airline formerly known as Dragonair, has signed a major agreement to modernise and expand its fleet.
The carrier has signed a memorandum of…
Hong Kong Airlines’ first A350 takes to the skies
Hong Kong Airlines' first Airbus A350 aircraft has performed its maiden flight in the skies above Toulouse.
The twin-aisle jet took off from the Airbus factory recently for a test…
Airbus delivers 100th A350 to China Airlines
Airbus reached a major milestone this week when it delivered its 100th A350 aircraft.
The twin-aisle jet was handed over to China Airlines, becoming the seventh A350 in the Taiwanese…
THAI welcomes fifth A350 with “Goodwill Flight”
Thai Airways International has taken delivery of its fifth Airbus A350 aircraft, which came filled with a cargo of charitable goods for underprivileged children in Thailand's southern…
Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific starts fleet revamp
Jetstar Pacific, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has started renewing its fleet.
The airline recently took delivery of the first of 10 brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, as part of its…
Airbus revamps interior of popular A320
Airbus has unveiled a new interior design for its best-selling passenger aircraft, the A320.
The new "Airspace" interior for the single-aisle jet follows the same concept as Airbus…
AirAsia bolsters fleet to meet short-term demand
AirAsia has ordered 14 more Airbus A320 aircraft, as it aims to meet short-term demand on its short-haul network.
The low-cost carrier already had outstanding orders for almost 400…
Airbus unveils new version of A380
Airbus has revealed plans for a new version of its double-decker jet, the A380.
The new "A380plus" will feature a new cabin layout with space for approximately 80 extra seats, and a…
Global aircraft fleet to double in next 20 years
The number of commercial aircraft operating around the world will double in the next 20 years, Airbus has predicted.
In its latest Global Market Forecast, the European planemaker said…
Cebu Pacific shuffles fleet due to delivery delays
Cebu Pacific has ordered more aircraft but delayed the delivery of others, as it adjusts its fleet to match capacity requirements.
The Philippine low-cost carrier has placed an order with…
Cathay Pacific welcomes “green” A350
Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of its latest Airbus A350 aircraft, following a "green" delivery flight that saw the jet's fuel tanks filled with biofuel.
The Asian carrier's 15th…
Vistara eyes international future with new Airbus jet
Vistara has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo - the new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft.
The airline, which is a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata, has…
Willie Walsh hails “game-changing” new aircraft
The new Airbus A321neo aircraft will be a “game-changer” for the airline industry, IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has said.
In a panel discussion at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit…
China Southern pens major long-haul fleet deal
China Southern Airlines has continued to expand and revamp its long-haul fleet, placing an order for 20 Airbus A350 aircraft.
The deal, which is worth US$6.2 billion at current list…
Airbus redesigns A380 to add 80 more seats
Airbus has unveiled a new layout for its double-decker jet, the A380, making room for up to 80 additional seats.
A series of new interior options, including a redesigned staircase…
Smallest Airbus jet takes to the skies
The new version of Airbus' smallest passenger jet has taken to the skies.
The Airbus A319neo performed its maiden flight from Hamburg to Toulouse recently, remaining airborne for five…
Airbus starts work on major training centre in India
Airbus is investing in the future of the Indian aviation sector, with the development of a major new training centre near Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
A ground-breaking…
New Korean carrier to launch in 2018
A new airline will take to the skies in South Korea next year.
KAIR Airlines will be based in Cheongju, the capital of North Chungcheong province in central South Korea, and will…
Iran Air enters new long-haul era
Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new long-haul aircraft from Airbus, as part of a huge order placed last year.
The new A330-200 marks the start of a major fleet renewal and…
Air searches to be filtered by “flight experience”
Four of the world's largest airlines will soon allow passengers to filter their flight searches by the in-flight "experience" offered, such as aircraft type and cabin features.
Airbus…
Air India starts revamp of short-haul fleet
Air India has started a major revamp of its short- and medium-haul fleet, with the arrival of its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet is first of 14 aircraft…
Iran makes history with first new aircraft
The long-overdue modernisation of Iran's commercial air fleet is now underway, following the delivery of a brand new Airbus aircraft to national carrier, Iran Air.
Iran has moved…
India’s GoAir takes off with huge aircraft order
GoAir, the Indian low-cost carrier, has confirmed a multi-billion dollar aircraft order with Airbus.
Following an initial deal signed at last year's Farnborough International Airshow,…
Thai airlines welcome brand new jets
Two Thai airlines have received belated Christmas presents from Airbus, with the arrival of brand new aircraft in the first week of January.
Last week, Bangkok Airways took delivery…
Airbus seals huge Iranian deal
Iran Air has signed a firm order for 100 Airbus aircraft, following an initial commitment signed in January 2016.
The finalised deal, which was penned by Iran Air's chairman &…
New Caledonia’s Aircalin mulls new long-haul routes
Aircalin, the long-haul national carrier of New Caledonia, has ordered new aircraft that could enable it to launch new long-haul routes.
The airline has placed an order for two…
Largest A350 takes to the skies
The largest version of the Airbus A350 aircraft took off for its maiden flight on Thursday.
The aircraft took to the skies above southern France for a test flight that lasted more…
THAI flies green innovators to Airbus factory
Thai Airways International (THAI) recently flew nine students to the Airbus factory in Toulouse.
The group won first prize in the second "TG Travel Green Innovation Competition", which…
Thai AirAsia goes green with new aircraft
Thai AirAsia has taken delivery of a new type of aircraft that will allow it to carry more passengers and reduce its carbon emissions.
The new Airbus A320neo is the latest version of the…
Japanese LCC pens major deal for new jets
Peach, the Osaka-based low-cost carrier, has decided to expand its fleet with Airbus' newest short-haul aircraft, the A320neo.
The airline, which is owned by ANA, has placed an order…
Airbus takes A350 on Chinese tour
Airbus will embark on an 11-day tour of China this month, in an effort to promote its new A350 aircraft to the country's airlines.
The tour will kick off on 29 October and will visit…
US to issue aircraft purchasing licences to Iran within weeks
The United States will issue export licences to Iran within weeks to facilitate the purchase of Boeing and Airbus jets and European ATR turboprop planes, a senior Iranian official said…
AirAsia adds seats with neo aircraft
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft - the new single-aisle jet that is designed to increase seat capacity and reduce emissions.
The low-cost carrier…
Vietnam Airlines targets US with new A350 order
Vietnam Airlines has placed an order for 10 more Airbus A350 aircraft, which it plans to use to launch its first direct flights to the US.
The national carrier had previously ordered 14…
Vietnamese budget airlines sign major deals with Airbus
Two Vietnamese low-cost carriers have signed major aircraft deals with Airbus.
Vietjet has placed a firm order with the European company for 20 A321 aircraft worth approximately US$2.4…
THAI enters A350 era
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a major new phase in the national carrier's fleet modernisation strategy.
The…
Airbus unveils new short-haul version of A330
Airbus has delivered its first A330-300 Regional - a new variation of the twin-aisle passenger jet designed for high volume domestic and short-haul routes.
The aircraft, which was first…
Cebu Pacific ramps up international expansion
Cebu Pacific is gearing up for an expansion of its international operations, with the placement of an order for two more long-haul aircraft and the announcement of a new service to Seoul.…
Airbus takes A350 on tour of China
Airbus will take its new A350 aircraft on a demo tour of China later this week.
Running from 25 June to 2 July, the eight-day trip will see the A350 fly to Beijing, Shanghai,…
India’s GoAir welcomes first A320neo
GoAir, the Indian low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The arrival of the new single-aisle jet marks the start of a major fleet renewal and…
Cathay Pacific enters A350 era
Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a major new fleet renewal and expansion programme.
The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down in…
Garuda commits to new A330neo aircraft
Garuda Indonesia has placed an order with Airbus for 14 new A330neo aircraft.
The deal was signed at a ceremony in London in the presence of Indonesia's President, Joko Widodo, and…
Airbus, SIA open major new training centre in Singapore
Airbus and Singapore Airlines have opened a new aviation training centre in Singapore, which will provide flight simulation and educational facilities for every model of Airbus aircraft…
Emirates orders more A380s
Emirates has placed an order with Airbus for two additional A380 aircraft.
The Dubai-based airline already operates the world’s largest fleet of A380s, with 75 in service and a…
Cathay’s first A350 takes to the skies
Cathay Pacific's first Airbus A350 aircraft has completed its maiden flight in the skies above southern France.
The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including…
Airbus unveils new long-haul cabin concept
Airbus has launched a new cabin design concept for its new long-haul aircraft.
The new 'Airspace by Airbus' cabins are intended to be a "flexible canvas" onto which airlines can install…
Airbus to train pilots in Delhi
Airbus is setting up a pilot and maintenance training centre in Delhi.
The centre, entirely owned by Airbus Group India, will accommodate four A320 full-flight simulators and will be…
IndiGo welcomes Asia’s first A320neo
IndiGo, the Indian low-cost carrier, has become the first airline in Asia to take delivery of the new Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The airline placed a huge order for 180 A320neos in 2011…
Singapore Airlines enters new long-haul era with A350
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350, ushering a new era of long-haul international air travel for the national carrier.
The new A350-900 aircraft marks the…
IndiGo to welcome first A320neo in March
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo will take delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft in March 2016, it has been reported.
The airline, which is India's largest in terms of domestic…
Asia Pacific holds key to future of A380 – Airbus
The Asia Pacific region holds the key to the future success of the A380 aircraft, Airbus has said.
Speaking at the Singapore Airshow this week, the European planemaker said that the sharp…
Philippine Airlines selects A350 for long-haul future
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has selected the Airbus A350 aircraft as the future of its long-haul fleet.
In a deal signed at the Singapore Airshow, the national carrier agreed to acquire…
Airbus teams up with Vietjet for Vietnam training centre
Airbus has signed a deal with Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet to provide flight and maintenance training services in Ho Chi Minh City.
Under the agreement, which was signed at the…
Asia Pacific air fleet to more than double in size
The number of commercial aircraft operated by airlines in the Asia Pacific region will more than double in the next 20 years, Airbus has forecast.
The European planemaker used this week's…
New Airbus A321neo takes to the skies
The A321neo, the largest version of Airbus' new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft series, has taken to the skies for the first time.
The maiden flight was conducted in the skies…
SIA’s first A350 takes to the skies
Singapore Airlines' first Airbus A350 aircraft has completed its maiden flight in the skies over southern France.
The aircraft, an A350-900 featuring the airline’s livery, took off…
Iran buys 118 Airbus jets, including A380s
Iran has embarked on a new era of modern aviation with the placement of a huge aircraft order with Airbus.
Signed during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s official visit to France,…
Gulf Air restructures its aircraft order totalling US$ 7.6 billion
The recent Bahrain International Airshow witnessed Gulf Air restructure its orders of 45 aircraft with Boeing and Airbus in deals worth a combined total of USD7.6 billion.
The orders…
Airbus to ramp up aircraft production in 2016
Airbus is planning to ramp up the production and delivery of its commercial aircraft in 2016, to meet rising demand from the world's airlines.
In the company's annual start-of-year…
Airbus beats Boeing in 2015 order race
Airbus took more new commercial aircraft orders than its rival Boeing last year.
The European planemaker won the annual race for new orders, selling a net total of 1,036 new aircraft to…
Spring Airlines fuels expansion with 60-jet deal
Spring Airlines has confirmed plans to purchase 60 new Airbus aircraft to fuel its expansion plans.
The Shanghai-based airline is China's largest low-cost carrier, operating an…
AirAsia to welcome first A320neo in 2016
AirAsia will take delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft in 2016.
The low-cost carrier group has placed orders for 300 A320neos - the new fuel-efficient version of the popular…
Airbus opens innovation centre in Bengaluru
Airbus has launched a new aviation innovation centre in Bengaluru.
The new Indian "BizLab" becomes only the third in the world, following existing facilities in Toulouse and Hamburg.…
Gulf Air, Airbus conclude technical seminar
Gulf Air and Airbus recently completed the A320 Family regional seminar for Middle East, Africa and India operators.
The event was jointly hosted by Airbus and Gulf Air in Manama…
easyJet increases order for A320 aircraft
easyJet has signed a firm order for a further 36 A320 Family aircraft taking its cumulative order for the aircraft model to 451.
The agreement for six A320ceo and 30 A320neo makes…
Oman Air partners with Airbus for A330 cabin upgrades
Oman Air signed an agreement with Airbus to upgrade cabins of its A330s.
This interior modernization will harmonize the airline’s business class cabins across its long range fleet.…
Bombardier to launch Boeing-Airbus rival in 2016
Bombardier will launch a new passenger aircraft next year, which could become a rival to Boeing and Airbus.
The Canadian planemaker has confirmed that it first ever CS300 aircraft…
Finnair reveals first A350 XWB aircraft
The first of Finnair's next-generation Airbus A350 XWB aircraft has been unveiled at a special delivery ceremony at the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse, France.
Finnair is the…
Bombardier confirms Airbus talks
Bombardier, the Canadian planemaker, has confirmed that it held talks with Airbus recently, but said that avenues of cooperation "are no longer being pursued".
Airbus had earlier…
Finnair welcomes first A350 and unveils Asian expansion plans
Finnair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a new long-haul era for the airline.
The Helsinki-based carrier becomes the first European airline to…
SAS welcomes new aircraft for Asian routes
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has taken delivery of new aircraft that will be suitable for its long-haul routes to Asia.
The airline becomes the first European carrier to receive a new…
China Eastern welcomes 50th A330
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its 50th Airbus A330 aircraft.
The new A330-200 was handed over to the airline in a ceremony celebrated at the Airbus factory in Toulouse,…
Airbus starts work on new long-haul jet
Airbus has commenced work on its new long-haul aircraft, the A330neo.
The first metal cutting took place at the Airbus factories in France recently, marking the official start of…
Emirates sets record: four new aircraft in one day
Emirates has set a new aviation record by welcoming four new wide-body aircraft in the same day.
The fast-expanding airline celebrated a bumper delivery that included three Boeing…
IndiGo confirms huge Airbus order
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has confirmed a huge order for 250 new Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The deal, which is valued at more than US$26 billion at current list prices, was…
IAG expands fleet with orders for 31 Airbus jets
International Airlines Group (IAG), which operates BA, Iberia and Vueling, has signed firm orders for 31 new Airbus aircraft.
The agreement, which includes 11 long-haul aircraft…
Vietnam Airlines enters new era with first Airbus A350
Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a new era of long-haul travel for the national carrier.
In a major revamp of its…
Vietnam Airlines’ first A350 takes to the skies
Vietnam Airlines' first new Airbus A350 aircraft has completed its first test flight.
The new long-haul aircraft took to the skies above southern France this week, bearing the…
Sichuan Airlines welcomes 100th aircraft
China's Sichuan Airlines has taken delivery of its 100th aircraft.
The Chengdu-based carrier received the new Airbus A321 aircraft this week during a delivery ceremony in Hamburg. The…
New Airbus A350 arrives in Asia
The world's newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, embarked on its first ever scheduled service to the Asia Pacific region on Monday.
Qatar Airways has deployed the new…
Qatar Airways’ new Saudi unit welcomes first four aircraft
Qatar Airways' new Saudi Arabian subsidiary, Al Maha Airways, has welcomed its first four aircraft.
The Airbus A320 aircraft were delivered in a ceremony at the Airbus factory in…
SIA, Airbus start work on new training centre
Construction of the joint Singapore Airlines and Airbus pilot training centre is now underway.
The Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), which is located at Singapore's Seletar Aerospace…
Oceania air fleet to increase 70% – Airbus
The number of passenger aircraft serving Oceania will grow by more than 70% over the next two decades, according to a new Airbus forecast.
It its latest Global Market Forecast, the…
ANA confirms Airbus deal
ANA has confirmed an order for seven Airbus A321 aircraft.
The deal, which was first announced in January 2015, will see the Japanese carrier take delivery of four standard A321s and…
VietJet expands fleet with larger aircraft
VietJet Air has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321 aircraft - the airline's first larger single-aisle jet.
Since it launched in late 2011, VietJet has grown to a fleet of 20 180-seat…
Airbus rolls out higher capacity A320
Airbus has launched a new higher capacity version of its popular single-aisle model, the A320.
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling welcomed the new A320 which seats 186 passengers in a…
91 Aviation mega cities by 2033
A recent presentation by Airbus at the Borders International Conference stated that by 2033, there will be 91 'Aviation Mega Cities' in the world.
This would account for 2.2 million…
Cebu Pacific’s new A330 brings aid to the Philippines
Cebu Pacific Air has taken delivery of another long-haul aircraft, which came loaded with aid to be donated to victims of natural disasters in the Philippines.
The new Airbus A330-300…
Qatar Airways launches second A350 XWB
Qatar Airways has launched its second A350 XWB, commissioning the aircraft on its Doha-Frankfurt route. The new Airbus joins the airline’s existing A350 aircraft, which has flown to the…
WOW air buys two A321 for transatlantic route
Icelandic LCC WOW air has purchased two new Airbus A321 aircraft on a finance lease for use on its transatlantic routes launching this spring to Boston and Washington DC.
“We’re very…
Indian firm selected for A330 development
Airbus has signed an agreement with India's Dynamatic Technologies Ltd to become a supplier for part of its wide-body A330 aircraft.
The agreement, which is the largest manufacturing…
Spring Airlines celebrates 50th aircraft
China's Spring Airlines has celebrated the delivery of its 50th Airbus A320 aircraft.
The Shanghai-based low-cost carrier welcomed the new single-aisle jet at the Airbus factory in…
Asiana orders 25 new Airbus jets
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of 25 A321neo aircraft.
The new single-aisle jets will seat 180 passengers in a two-class layout,…
Nepal Airlines modernises fleet with new Airbus jets
Nepal Airlines has started revamping its fleet with the arrival of its first new Airbus A320 aircraft, sporting its new company livery.
The national carrier ordered two A320s in 2013,…
Airbus launches long-range single-aisle jet
Airbus has launched a new single-aisle jet that will have the ability to operate long distance fights, including trans-Atlantic routes.
Officially named the 'A321neo 97t', with reference…
Airbus plans floating black boxes
Airbus is planning to equip its long-haul aircraft with a new type of floating black box, making them easier to find following a crash at sea.
According to a Channel NewsAsia report,…
Airbus sells 100 A320s to China
Airbus has sealed another major deal in China, selling 100 A320 aircraft to the China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC).
The order marks the confirmation of an initial agreement signed…
First A350 flight sold out – Qatar Airways
The inaugural commercial flight of the new Airbus A350 aircraft will be 100% full, with Qatar Airways confirming that all tickets have now been sold.
The new 283-seat, two-class…
Qatar Airways welcomes the A350 XWB
The first Airbus A350 XWB was recently delivered to Qatar Airways.
The airline held a grand ceremony in Doha at the Premium Terminal of Doha International Airport to showcase the…
Airbus launches A350 with Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has become the first airline to receive an Airbus A350 XWB.
The carrier’s CEO Akbar Al Baker was joined by Fabrice Bregier, Airbus’ president and CEO, Tony Wood,…
Etihad’s new Boeing 787-9 gets financed
The National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia (NCB) has announced its intent to finance Etihad Airways purchase of a number of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The first aircraft…
Hawaiian Airlines seals order for new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has signed a firm order with Airbus for its newest long-haul jet, the A330neo.
Earlier this year the Honolulu-based carrier penned a Memorandum of Understanding…
AirAsia seals deal for world’s newest long-haul jet
AirAsia has placed a major order for the world's newest commercial long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A330neo.
The new twin-aisle jet was first unveiled at the Farnborough Airshow in July…
China needs 5,300 new aircraft – Airbus
Chinese airlines will need more than 5,300 new passenger planes over the next 20 years, Airbus has predicted.
With China set to become the world’s largest domestic aviation market…
Emirates chief hits out at rival airlines over ‘disgraceful’ A380s
The president of Emirates has hit out at rival airlines for the quality of their Airbus A380s, branding the interiors of some aircraft a "disgrace".
Responding to a Bloomberg report…
Oman Air’s new fleet showcase
Oman Air recently received its new Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 737-900 aircraft.
Under the patronage of HE Darwish Ismail Al Balushi, minister responsible for financial affairs and…
VietJet starts receiving huge Airbus order
VietJet Air has taken delivery of its first aircraft from a huge order placed with Airbus.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier welcomed the new A320 aircraft in a delivery ceremony at the…
Oman Air, Airbus discuss future of flying
Airbus recently shed light on air traffic trends, energy harvesting and breakthrough technologies at the ‘The Future by Airbus’. The event was jointly held by Oman Air and Airbus under…
Delta confirms major Airbus deal
Delta Air Lines has confirmed a deal that will see it operate Airbus long-haul jets for the first time.
The US carrier has agreed to purchase 25 A350-900s and 25 new A330-900neo…
A350 embarks on Asian tour
Asian aviation enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see the brand new Airbus A350 in the coming weeks, as Airbus takes its new wide-body jet on a tour of the region.
The A350…
Lion welcomes first aircraft from huge Airbus order
Indonesia’s Lion Group has celebrated the delivery of its first three Airbus aircraft, following a huge order placed in 2013.
The jets were handed over to Lion at a special ceremony…
China buys 100 Airbus jets
A Chinese company has placed a huge order for 100 Airbus A320 aircraft.
China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), which supplies aircraft to carriers including Air China, China Eastern…
Vistara pens support deal with Airbus
Singapore Airlines' new Indian carrier, Vistara, has signed a new long-term deal with Airbus for maintenance and support services.
The Flight Hour Services Tailored Support Package…
SriLankan welcomes first new A330
SriLankan Airlines has taken delivery of its first new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The new long-haul aircraft touched down at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport recently,…
Airbus to start producing long-haul jets in China
Airbus will start producing large long-haul aircraft in China, following the signing of an agreement with its partners in the country.
A Letter of Intent (LoI) has been agreed with the…
Airbus improves efficiency of A320neo
Airbus has further improved the fuel-efficiency of its new A320neo aircraft.
Following a recent configuration of the aircraft's cabins, the new version of the single-aisle A320 series…
“Aviation mega-cities” to drive air travel growth – Airbus
The emergence of Asia's middle classes and the growth of "aviation mega-cities" in the region will be the key driving forces behind the growth of the aviation sector in the coming…
Airbus to work on supersonic jet
Airbus will collaborate on a project to bring supersonic jets back to the skies, it has been revealed.
Bloomberg reports that the European planemaker will team up with Aerion Corp, owned…
IAG confirms Airbus order
European airline operator IAG has confirmed an order for eight new Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
The company, which operates British Airways and Iberia, previously had purchase options…
easyJet orders 27 more aircraft
easyJet has ordered another 27 Airbus A320s with its combined order now at 415 aircraft.
The new aircraft will help the carrier to continue reducing its fuel burn and has 315 A320s on…
Lufthansa orders 25 new aircraft
Lufthansa has ordered 25 new aircraft for EUR2.5 billion at list prices as it announced plans for its new growth strategy.
The 15 Airbus A320neo and 10 Airbus A320ceo will be used to…
Qatar Airways welcomes first A380
Qatar Airways has welcomed its first ever Airbus A380.
The landmark delivery, which took place this week in a ceremony at the Airbus factory in Hamburg, will mark the start of a…
ANA revamps single-aisle fleet
ANA has followed up its recent long-haul aircraft order with Boeing by securing its short- and medium-haul future with Airbus.
Last week the Japanese carrier finalised an order for 40…
Airbus cancels Skymark A380 order
Airbus has cancelled Skymark Airlines' order for six A380s.
Skymark became the first Japanese airline to order the A380 in 2011, but it has now said it will not be able to fulfil its…
Airbus to embark on A350 world tour
Airbus will take its brand new A350 aircraft on a world tour, prior to its entry into service later this year.
This three-week mission will see the wide-body jet embark on four…
Hawaiian commits to new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to acquire six new A330-800neo aircraft, with options to double the order to 12 jets.
The new…
Farnborough Air Show 2014 – Day Three Deals
The Farnborough International Air Show is taking place in the UK this week, and Travel Daily will provide a daily round-up of all the major deals signed at the show. Here's a rundown of the…
Asian carriers start spending at Farnborough
Asia's fast-growing airlines have been among the big spenders at this week’s Farnborough Air Show.
AirAsia X, the Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier, yesterday became the first…
Farnborough Air Show 2014 – Day Two Deals
The Farnborough International Air Show is taking place in the UK this week, and Travel Daily will provide a daily round-up of all the major deals signed at the show. Here's a rundown of the…
Farnborough Air Show 2014 – Day One Orders
The Farnborough International Air Show is taking place in the UK this week, and Travel Daily will provide a daily round-up of all the major deals signed at the show. Here's a rundown of the…
Boeing Airbus rivalry heats up at Farnborough
Boeing and Airbus have begun a war of words in time for the start of Farnborough air show this week.
Airbus is about to launch its upgrade of the popular A330, but Boeing…
Airbus launches new fuel-efficient A330
Airbus is launching a new fuel-efficient version of its popular wide-body aircraft, the A330.
The new A330-800neo and A330-900neo will replace the existing A330-200 and A330-300…
Emirates welcomes 50th A380
Emirates and Airbus have celebrated the delivery of the airline's 50th A380 aircraft.
The milestone comes just six years after the delivery of Emirates’ first A380 in July 2008, and…
Airbus boosts A320 capacity
Airbus is increasing the seating capacity of its A320 aircraft.
As part of the development of the new A320neo series, the European planemaker said it would offer nine extra seats in…
Dreamliner deliveries boost Boeing
The acceleration of its Dreamliner programme boosted Boeing's deliveries in the first half of the year.
The US planemaker is now producing the Boeing 787 at record speed, in an effort to…
Airbus unveils first ever A320neo
The first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft has emerged from the planemaker's assembly line in France.
The new single-aisle jet will now commence test flights in September, ahead of its…
Quantum, Palma Capital launch ALIF fund
Quantum Investment Bank Limited (Quantum) and Palma Capital Limited (Palma) have been retained as exclusive placement agents for launch of a shariah compliant aircraft leasing fund (ALIF…
Emirates cancels major Airbus order
Emirates has dealt a blow to Airbus by cancelling a major order for 70 A350 aircraft.
The Dubai-based carrier placed the order for 50 A350-900s and 20 A350-1000s in 2007, and…
Passengers experience A350 for first time
Passengers had the chance to experience what it's like to fly onboard the new Airbus A350 aircraft for the first time this week, during two trial flights in Europe.
The 'Early Long…
Delta orders 15 Airbus jets
Delta Air Lines has placed an order with Airbus for 15 A321 single-aisle aircraft.
The new jets, which are scheduled to be delivered from 2018 onwards, will replace older aircraft…
Air New Zealand revamps short-haul fleet with Airbus
Air New Zealand has selected the new Airbus A320neo series to revamp its short-haul fleet.
The national carrier has placed an order for 10 A320neo and three A321neo aircraft, as well as…
Jazeera Airways’s fleet expansion
Jazeera Airways Group recently took delivery of its Airbus A320 aircraft. This brings its total fleet number to 15 aircraft. The new aircraft was directly placed into operation.…
Australia’s mallee trees “viable” for biofuel
Mallee trees, which are native to Australia, have been found to offer a viable source of aviation biofuel.
A two-year study commissioned by Airbus, in partnership with Virgin…
China Southern buys 80 new Airbus jets
China Southern Airlines has ordered 80 new single-aisle jets from Airbus, Xinhua reported Airbus China as saying in Beijing on Saturday.
The large order includes 30 of the existing…
Royal Brunei revamps fleet with Airbus
Royal Brunei Airlines has signed a major new deal with Airbus that will see the national carrier revamp its fleet of short- and medium-haul aircraft.
The airline has placed a firm…
Transaero plans 650-seat A380
Transaero Airlines has unveiled the interior layout of its new Airbus A380s, which will have the highest number of seats of any passenger aircraft in the world.
Expected to join the…
Scotland welcomes first A380 flight
Scotland welcomed its first Airbus A380 service yesterday when Emirates marked 10 years of operating from Glasgow Airport.
The one-off visit was met by thousands of aviation…
Qingdao Airlines receives first aircraft
Qingdao Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever aircraft.
The Chinese start-up airline welcomed the new Airbus A320 aircraft this week, as part of a leasing arrangement with…
Maiden flight for Japan’s first A380
Skymark Airlines’ first Airbus A380 has made its maiden flight.
Emblazoned with the Japanese carrier's yellow star logo on its tailfin, the double-decker aircraft took to the skies…
Asiana to preview A380 in Asia Pacific
Asiana Airlines will fly its brand new Airbus A380 aircraft to a number of cities in the Asia Pacific this summer.
The South Korean carrier will receive the first two A380s from June…
SIA confirms A380 operations in India
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will become the first airline to fly the Airbus A380 to India, when new services to Delhi and Mumbai commence next month.
From 30 May 2014, the airline will…
Emirates to fly A380 to Dallas
Emirates will become the first airline to operate Airbus A380 services to Dallas.
Commencing on 1 October 2014, the airline will deploy its largest aircraft on the direct route…
Korean Air flies A380 to Paris
Korean Air has deployed its Airbus A380 on the route between Seoul and Paris.
The new service, which commenced on Sunday 30 March 2014, will see the airline operate its 407-seat A380…
Double double-decker delivery for Emirates
Emirates received a double Airbus A380 delivery over the weekend.
The airline welcomed two new double-decker aircraft at Dubai International Airport on Friday - the 46th and 47th…
Airbus pens major deals in China
Airbus has continued to expand its business in China, with the signing of several new agreements during the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to France.
In the presence of Xi…
ANA to place record aircraft orders
ANA has unveiled plans to renew its fleet with orders for 70 new aircraft.
The Japanese carrier will spend a record JPY1.7 trillion (US$16.6 billion) on a series of new single- and…
Airbus to cut emissions with 4D flight planning
Airbus has conducted another test flight using an optimised 4D flight plan, designed to save fuel and greenhouse gas emissions.
Following initial flight trials in 2012, Airbus has…
AirAsia India takes delivery of its first A320
AirAsia India has taken the delivery of its first Airbus A320, equipped with Sharklets.
The Chennai-based airline will take delivery of an additional nine aircraft for its initial…
Tigerair goes green with new aircraft deal
Tigerair is planning for a more fuel-efficient future, with a major order for 37 new aircraft.
The low-cost carrier has ordered 37 Airbus A320neo aircraft, which will be powered by…
Lion Air partners Airbus for pilot training
Indonesia's Lion Group has formed a new partnership with Airbus designed to develop new pilot training programmes for its airlines.
The new agreement will see Airbus devise pilot…
Airbus plans to make aircraft using 3D printers
Airbus has formed a new partnership in China through which it plans to investigate the possibility of using 3D printing technology to manufacturer aircraft parts.
The new cooperation…
Latest Industry Appointments – India
Dr SRINIVASAN DWARAKANATH has been appointed as the India CEO for Airbus. Dwaraka will be responsible for setting
up Airbus’ industrial footprint in the region including the Airbus…
Korean offers double daily A380 flights to New York
Korean Air will launch a second daily Airbus A380 flight to New York's JFK Airport this May.
The new service will make Korean the only airline to offer double daily A380 flights to both…
India requires 1,290 aircraft in next 20 years – Airbus
India’s aviation market will require 1,290 aircraft in the next 20 years.
According to Airbus’ latest market forecast, of the 1,290 new aircraft valued at US$190 billion, some 73%…
Airbus promotes A380 in India
Airbus will showcase its A380 in India this week, after the country recently lifted a ban that prevented the double-decker jet operating in the country.
In January this year, India's…
Air Arabia welcomes 6000th Airbus A320
Air Arabia recently took delivery of its 37th aircraft, the 6000th Airbus A320 made to date. The aircraft was unveiled at a ceremony in Hamburg and attended by senior officials from Air…
Qatar Airways upgrades business class
Qatar Airways has unveiled the new business class seat it plans to offer aboard its fleet of Airbus A330-200 and A320 aircraft.
The upgrade will include the roll-out of new flat-bed…
Hawaiian Airlines suspends Taipei flights
Hawaiian Airlines will suspend its flights to Taipei next month, less than a year after launching the route.
The Honolulu-based carrier started flying to Taiwan's capital in July…
China Eastern to buy 70 Airbus jets
China Eastern Airlines has ordered 70 new single-aisle jets from Airbus.
The Shanghai-based carrier has decided to renew its short- and medium-haul fleet with the European…
Etihad to fly A380 to London
Etihad Airways will use one of its new Airbus A380s on flights from London to Abu Dhabi, the airline revealed today.
James Hogan, president and CEO of Etihad said the new aircraft…
Japan’s Skymark Airlines goes large with Airbus
Skymark Airlines, the third biggest carrier in Japan, has taken delivery of it first wide-body aircraft.
The airline welcomed two new Airbus A330-300 aircraft into its fleet last…
Qantas to cut 5,000 jobs as losses mount
Qantas has confirmed plans to cut 5,000 jobs and reduce its fleet size, after posting a pre-tax loss of AU$252 million (US$227m) for the first half of its financial year.
The job losses,…
Air France to fly A380 to Hong Kong
Air France will deploy its Airbus A380 on the Paris-Hong Kong route this summer.
From 27 May to 8 June 2014, the double-decker jet will operate four weekly services (Tuesdays,…
BA to fly A380 to Singapore
British Airways will start flying its Airbus A380 on the London-Singapore route later this year.
Commencing on 28 October 2014, the UK's national carrier will deploy the double-decker…
Air China to trial high-speed Wi-Fi
Air China will trial a new high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi system onboard its Airbus A330 aircraft.
An agreement with Honeywell Aerospace will see the Chinese carrier install and test the…
Asian passengers shaping future of economy class
Air travellers in the Asia Pacific region are shaping the future of long-haul economy class products, according a new report by Airbus.
The study, 'The Future of Comfort: Asia' was…
SIA, Airbus to launch aviation training centre
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has penned an agreement with Airbus to establish a new aviation training centre in Singapore.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at the Singapore…
Airbus sells 20 A380s in Singapore
Airbus has sealed a major new order at the Singapore Airshow.
Aircraft leasing company Amedeo (previously known as Doric Lease Corp) has signed a deal for 20 Airbus A380 aircraft,…
VietJet finalises major A320 deal
VietJet Air has finalised a major order for up to 101 Airbus A320-series aircraft.
The low-cost carrier placed an order for 14 A320s, seven A321s and 42 new A320neo aircraft, with…
Lufthansa to fly A380 to India
Lufthansa is planning to fly its Airbus A380 to India, after rules governing the use of the aircraft were eased last week.
The German national carrier’s vice president for Asia…
Air India to launch premium economy
Air India will launch a new premium economy cabin this month.
The Economic Times reported this week that the new cabin class will initially be rolled out on 15 February 2014, aboard a…
Aviation industry heads to Singapore
The eyes of the global aviation industry will turn to Singapore next week, when the Singapore Air Show returns to Changi Exhibition Centre.
The event, which runs from 11-16 February…
AirAsia gets green light for Thai long-haul airline
AirAsia has received permission to launch a new long-haul low-cost carrier based in Bangkok.
Thailand's Department of Civil Aviation granted an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to…
US Airways adopts American livery
The first US Airways aircraft to operate in American Airlines' colours has taken to the skies.
The Airbus A319 originally flew in the US Airways livery, but has now been repainted in…
India lifts A380 ban
India has lifted a ban on international airlines operating the Airbus A380 to the country.
The country imposed the ban on the world's largest passenger jet amid concerns that it would…
Airbus brings A350 to Singapore
Airbus will bring its brand new A350 aircraft to the Singapore Airshow next month.
The wide-body aircraft's arrival in Singapore will mark the first time it has gone on full display…
VietJet expands fleet in time for Tet
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has continued its rapid expansion with the addition of another new aircraft.
The airline, which only launched in December 2011, has taken…
Gulf Air to upgrade long-haul products
Gulf Air has signed deals that will lead to the upgrade of cabin products aboard its fleet of Airbus A330-200 long-haul aircraft.
The Bahrain-based carrier has penned contracts worth…
SIA to bring A380 to New Zealand
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly its Airbus A380 to New Zealand for the first time later this year, following a major new alliance with Air New Zealand.
The partnership will see…
Airbus cancels Kingfisher order
Airbus has cancelled a major order placed by Kingfisher Airlines.
The grounded Indian carrier had outstanding orders for five A380s and five A350s, dating back to 2005. But…
Countdown to Bahrain Air Show 2014 begins
The countdown to the Bahrain Air Show has begun with the event scheduled to commence on 16 January 2014 at the Sakhir Airbase. Gulf Air is the official carrier for the event.
Gulf…
Wizz Air reports 12% growth
Wizz Air recently announced its 2013 figures which show that the airline carried 13.5 million passengers last year. This resulted in a growth of 12% year-on-year. The airline completed…
Boeing and Airbus boosted by record demand for aircraft
Boeing and Airbus both achieved record aircraft deliveries in 2013, as the aviation industry continues its strong recovery.
Boeing revealed last week that it delivered a record total…
Skymark’s first A380 takes shape
The first Airbus A380 being built for Japan's Skymark Airlines is taking shape, with the vertical tailfin having been delivered to the Airbus factory in Toulouse.
The tailfin, which…
Fiji Airways to expand fleet 25%
Fiji Airways has unveiled a major new expansion plan that will increase its fleet size by 25% over the next five years.
The airline, which was formerly known as Air Pacific, will…
Tata-SIA picks A320 for operations
Tata-SIA, the joint venture airline between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines have chosen Airbus A320 for the
launch of its Indian operations.
The New-Delhi based full-service…
China Southern to fly A380 from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines will base one of its Airbus A380 aircraft at Shenzhen this year.
Commencing in the first half of 2014, the Guangzhou-based airline will use the double-decker…
New airline starts operating from Hangzhou
A new airline has started operating from Hangzhou, eastern China.
Zhejiang Loong Airlines, which is based at Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan International Airport, welcomed its first Airbus A320…
Double delivery boosts Emirates’ A380 fleet
Emirates has received an early Christmas present, with the delivery of two more Airbus A380 aircraft.
The airline's 43rd and 44th A380s were handed over to Emirates in a double…
Emirates A380 fleet touches 44 aircraft
Emirates received delivery of two of its A380 aircraft. The 43rd and 44th aircraft was a double delivery from Airbus’ Finkenwerder facility in Hamburg.
“Our customers love the A380 -…
Emirates marks year of five A380s at Heathrow
Emirates has celebrated a year of five daily Airbus A380 services from Heathrow this month.
More than 2,500 people now travel from the London airport to Dubai and beyond on a daily…
Airbus trials green aircraft taxiing system
Airbus has signed a new agreement to develop a fuel-saving taxiing system for its A320 aircraft.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EGTS International will lead to the…
Zhejiang Loong Air receives first aircraft
New Chinese passenger carrier, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet touched down at Hangzhou's Xiaoshan…
Emirates flies A380 to Mauritius
Emirates has become the first airline to launch a regular Airbus A380 service to Mauritius.
The 517-seat, double-decker aircraft touched down at the Indian Ocean island's Sir…
Thomas Cook’s new aircraft heading to Belfast
Thomas Cook has announced its second new Airbus A321 will be based at Belfast International Airport with flights commencing tomorrow (13 December).
The new aircraft arrived at the…
BA to fly Dreamliners to China and India
British Airways will expand its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners to China and India next year.
The airline has confirmed that it will commence Dreamliner flights to the Indian city…
Airbus tests ash cloud avoidance system
Airbus has completed the first major test of a new system designed to help aircraft avoid clouds of volcanic ash.
In tandem with easyJet and the system's developer, Nicarnica…
Air Astana welcomes final A320
Air Astana has taken delivery of its sixth and final new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet touched down in Kazakhstan this week, and marking the final delivery of an…
Tigerair sets up Brisbane base
Brisbane will become Tigerair’s third Australian base when operations launch at the Queensland hub in March and April 2014.
The low-cost carrier will base two new Airbus A320 aircraft…
THAI’s new A380 arrives with special cargo
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its sixth and final Airbus A380, which came stocked with charitable supplies.
The delivery flight from Toulouse to Bangkok was…
Airbus selects lighter seats for A320
Airbus is working with a UK company to equip its A320 aircraft with new lightweight economy class seats.
The European planemaker will use Acro Aircraft Seating's Ultra XC economy…
Air Algérie orders three A330 passenger aircraft
Air Algérie has signed a memorandum of understanding for three A330-200 passenger aircraft as part of its growth plans. The new aircraft will be deployed on medium and long haul routes…
Emirates to implement Airbus Managed Inventory (AMI) Service
Emirates Airline has inked an agreement to implement a structured trial of the Airbus Managed Inventory (AMI) service which is expected to lead to a wider implementation thereafter. The…
Airbus, Mubadala expand partnership
Mubadala Aerospace, Communications Technology and Defense Services (ACTDS) has entered into a new strategic agreement with Airbus. As per the agreement, a significant expansion has been…
Boeing 777-X to be “most fuel-efficient in history”
Following its recent launch and several major orders, Boeing has revealed a series of innovations on its new B777-X aircraft, which it claims will make it the "most fuel-efficient…
Gulf carriers place huge aircraft orders
Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways have placed combined orders for almost 500 new aircraft.
The three Gulf aviation giants have cemented their places among the world's fastest growing…
New device helps aircraft avoid ash clouds
Airbus has unveiled a new device that will help airlines avoid volcanic ash clouds.
The new Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector (AVOID) technology, which was developed by Airbus…
Japan’s Vanilla receives first aircraft
ANA's new low-cost carrier, Vanilla Air, has taken delivery of its first aircraft - an Airbus A320.
The new Tokyo-based airline, which replaces AirAsia Japan, welcomed the 180-seat…
Fiji Airways adds third new A330
Fiji Airways has taken delivery of its third brand new Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
Christened ‘Island of Yasawa-i-rara’, after the chain of islands northwest of Nadi, the new twin-aisle…
Emirates adds sixth daily Bangkok flight
Emirates has added extra capacity on its Dubai-Bangkok route, with the launch of a sixth daily flight.
The new service commenced on 27 October 2013, coinciding with the launch of the…
Air France flies A380 to San Francisco
Air France will launch the first ever Airbus A380 flights to San Francisco next year.
Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on its…
China Southern flies A380 Down Under
China Southern Airlines has operated its first Airbus A380 to Australia.
The 502-seat, double-decker aircraft touched down in Sydney this morning, following a direct flight from…
Airbus wants wider seats for long-haul travel
Airbus has called on the airline industry to set a minimum standard seat width for long-haul economy class travel.
Following research conducted by UK-based medical practice, The London…
BA launches A380 flights to Hong Kong
British Airways has launched its first Airbus A380 flights from Hong Kong to London.
The double-decker jet took off from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for the first time…
EVA Air welcomes new A321
EVA Air has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet, which has been leased from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), comes equipped with 184 seats in…
JAL pens first ever Airbus order
Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase agreement for up to 56 Airbus long-range aircraft, marking the national carrier's first ever deal with the European planemaker.
The…
Emirates flies A380 to Brisbane
Emirates has launched a new Airbus A380 service to Brisbane.
The Dubai-based carrier this week deployed the double-decker jet to the Queensland city for the first time, with flights…
PAL returns to the Middle East
Philippine Airlines (PAL) resumed flights to the Middle East this week, with the launch of a new service between Manila and Abu Dhabi.
The national carrier welcomed a brand new Airbus…
Airbus targets Asia with new domestic A330
Airbus has unveiled a new version of its A330-300 wide-body aircraft, designed to cater for high volume regional and domestic routes in Asia.
The new version of twin-aisle aircraft…
Garuda takes next step in fleet expansion
Garuda Indonesia continued the expansion of its wide-body fleet this week, with the delivery of its first brand new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The new aircraft is the first of 18…
VietJet joins big league with huge aircraft order
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has signed a huge new aircraft order that will put it among the ranks of Asia’s biggest budget airlines.
The airline, which only launched in…
New Chinese airlines take off with A320
Two new Chinese airlines have taken a major step forward in their development, with the signing of major aircraft deals with Airbus.
Qingdao Airlines, based in Shandong province, and…
World’s aircraft to get bigger – Airbus
Airlines around the world will demand larger aircraft in future, to cater for increasing passenger traffic and improve operational efficiency.
This is the view of European planemaker…
Afghanistan’s Safi Airways expands
Afghanistan-based Safi Airways is expanding with the addition of two new aircraft and one more international destination - Islamabad.
The carrier, which operates from Kabul…
Lufthansa places major long-haul plane orders
Lufthansa has agreed to purchase almost 60 new wide-body aircraft to revamp its long-haul fleet.
The German carrier has penned deals for up to 25 Airbus A350-900 and 34 Boeing 777-9X…
BA to deploy A380 to Johannesburg
British Airways will use an Airbus A380 on its route between Heathrow and Johannesburg from next year.
The A380 service will commence in February next year, following the aircraft’s…
China Southern boosts Melbourne route
China Southern Airlines is boosting its presence in Melbourne with the addition of more flights and the deployment of a new aircraft to the city.
From 26 October 2013, the…
Air France receives ninth A380
Air France has taken delivery of its ninth Airbus A380.
The latest double-decker aircraft was handed over to the French national carrier at the Airbus factory in Hamburg last week,…
Juneyao Airlines to add eight A321s
Shanghai carrier Juneyao Airlines, is to continue its fleet expansion with an order for eight Airbus A321s, which will be delivered in 2014. The order will take the company’s fleet size…
Thai Airways gear had history of failure
Thai Airways has said that its fleet of Airbus A330-300s have had landing gear malfunctions prior to the incident on Sunday at Suvarnabhumi airport.
The airline was forced to deal…
Qatar Airways A380 takes off
The first Airbus A380 for Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways took off from Toulouse yesterday, where it will head to Hamburg to be fully fitted before being painted.
The carrier,…
Airbus and China sign safety agreement
Airbus and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) have signed an agreement to continue cooperating for another five years.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) means that…
Finnair receives world’s first Sharklet A321
The national carrier of Finland, Finnair, has received the world’s first Airbus A321 aircraft, with Sharklets.
The plane, which is the first of five to be delivered, is being brought…
Airbus CEO experiences new A350 XWB
The CEO & president of Airbus Fabrice Bregier has flown onboard a test flight of the A350 XWB MSN1 which lasted around three hours over southern France.
“I am immensely proud to…
Singapore Airlines to use A380 for Shanghai route
Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines is to use Airbus A380 on its Shanghai to Singapore route from 27 October.
The firm, which currently runs the service 35 times per week…
Delta orders 40 Airbus
Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 40 Airbus aircraft for deliveries starting in 2015.
The US-based carrier has purchased 10 A330-300s and 30 narrower A321 jets to update its…
Korean Air A380 sets world first
A Korean Air A380 flight has set an industry first: to be the first Airbus A380 to fly across the Pacific Ocean from Atlanta to Seoul.
The flight, which departed from Atlanta…
New Qantas interiors unveiled
Qantas has unveiled the new cabin designs for its Airbus A330s that will be used on international routes.
The new Airbus interiors will debut in late 2014 with a new Business Suite,…
Airbus confirms reinforced partnership with VSMPO-AVISMA
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has reinforced its strategic partnership with VSMPO-AVISMA by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will cover the development, processing and…
IAG renews short-haul fleet with huge order
International Airlines Group (IAG) has placed a major order with Airbus to renew its fleet of short-haul aircraft.
The Anglo-Spanish company, which operates British Airways and…
UK travel at a high for Emirates
July 2013 was Emirates’ busiest month for UK travel in its entire history, the airline has revealed.
UK traffic for the Dubai-based carrier was up more than 13% year-on-year, with…
Air India to add A320 to its fleet
Air India has started the process of acquiring 19 new Airbus A-320’s.
As a part of the airline’s Turnaround and Financial Restructuring Plans, the carrier will dry-lease these planes…
Qantas boosts international routes
Qantas has unveiled a series of changes to its international network in Asia, the US and New Zealand.
Continuing the recent revamp of its operations in Hong Kong, Qantas will add one…
PAL welcomes first A321
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321.
The new single-aisle aircraft was handed over to the airline last week in a ceremony at the Airbus factory in…
A380 to lead Etihad’s Australian expansion
Etihad Airways has outlined a series of major changes to its Australian operations, including the deployment of its new Airbus A380s on key routes to the country.
Speaking at the CAPA…
Cebu Pacific to fly A330 to Hong Kong
Cebu Pacific Air will deploy its latest Airbus A330-300 aircraft on the Manila-Hong Kong route next month.
From 16 September to 4 October 2013, the Philippine low-cost carrier will…
Airbus technology prevents runway excursions
Airbus is rolling out new technology that aims to prevent aircraft overshooting the runway.
Runway excursions, as they are known, are the most common cause of air accidents,…
EADS to rename to Airbus Group
Airbus’ parent company EADS is to change its name after the plane manufacturer.
EADS is to begin its changes to become Airbus Group from January and will be fully completed in the…
A380 wing repairs cost Airbus US$37m
Repairs to hairline cracks in the wings of Airbus A380s cost EADS EUR28 million (US$37m) in the first half of the year.
According to the European aerospace company's first-half…
Cebu Pacific adds another new A320
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has taken delivery of another new Airbus A320 - its fifth new aircraft of the year.
The latest 180-seat, all-economy A320 arrived in Manila recently following a…
Emirates upgrades aircraft on Lyon route
Lyon, Emirates will soon upgrade its aircraft on the Lyon route.
The current operating aircraft A340-500 will be replaced with a Boeing 777-200LR, effective from 1 February 2014. The…
RAK Airways in negotiations to buy 10 aircraft
RAK Airways has said it is in talks with Boeing, Airbus and Bombardier about an order for at least 10 single-aisle aircraft to meet expansion plans, Bloomberg has reported. …
Cathay Pacific welcomes landmark A330
Cathay Pacific Airways has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-300 aircraft - the 1,000th A330 ever to be produced by Airbus.
The landmark aircraft was handed over to Cathay Pacific…
China Eastern doubles Vancouver service
China Eastern Airlines has doubled the frequency of its Shanghai-Vancouver service from one to two flights per day.
The expanded operation, which got underway on Saturday (20 July…
Qatar Airways boosts Kochi capacity
Qatar Airways has announced an increase in the capacity of its flights from Doha to Kochi. The route is currently being served with a narrow-body Airbus 321, this will be upgraded to a…
Emirates to fly A380 to Barcelona
Emirates has announced plans to launch daily Airbus A380 flights to Barcelona from 1 February 2014.
The deployment of Emirates' largest aircraft will replace the Boeing 777-300ER that…
New flight simulators for Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways has purchased seven full flight simulators (FFS) which will be based at the training academy in Abu Dhabi.
The deal with CAE, worth more than US$ 200 million at list…
Etihad orders A380, Dreamliner simulators
Etihad Airways has purchased seven full flight simulators (FFS) for its training academy in Abu Dhabi.
The deal with Canadian manufacturer CAE is worth more than US$200 million at…
China Southern’s new A330 lands in Sydney
China Southern’s newest Airbus A330 aircraft touched down in Sydney for the first time this morning (Thursday 11 July 2013), continuing a major upgrade of the fleet operating on the…
New Fiji Airways touches down in LA
Fiji's newly rebranded national carrier, Fiji Airways, has touched down at Los Angeles International Airport for the first time, sporting its new livery.
The carrier, formerly known…
CEB flies A330 to Singapore
Singapore has become the latest destination to welcome Cebu Pacific Air's new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The new aircraft - CEB's first twin-aisle aircraft - was delivered to the…
Aerospace companies give peace a chance
The word’s aerospace companies are driving increasing amounts of revenue from the commercial aerospace sector, rather than defence, a new report has shown.
In its latest annual report…
Qatar Executive gears up for Umrah travel
Gearing up for the Ramadan season, Qatar Executive is offering its service to increased number of travellers planning to fly to Mecca to perform Umrah. The company offers a modern fleet of…
Cebu Pacific flies A330 to Seoul
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has launched the first commercial flight using its new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The Philippine low-cost carrier's first ever wide-body aircraft took off from…
MAS’ new UK manager eyes third daily flight
Malaysia Airlines’ (MAS) new area manager for UK & Ireland already has ambitions for a third daily London flight as its Airbus A380 continues to be a hit with customers.
Weng Chi…
Nepal Airlines expands fleet
Nepal Airlines has confirmed an order for two new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The national carrier signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed with Airbus in April 2013, and has now…
MAS marks first A380 year
Malaysia Airlines has marked the first year of its Airbus A380 services from London today (2 July).
The carrier said it has seen higher load factors and positive UK growth in the…
Sichuan Airlines expands fleet
Sichuan Airlines has expanded its fleet, following the delivery of another Airbus A320 aircraft.
The Chengdu-based carrier welcomed the new single-aisle aircraft on Friday, from…
SAS invests in long-haul fleet
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has moved to upgrade its long-haul fleet by agreeing to purchase 12 new wide-body aircraft from Airbus.
The Copenhagen-based carrier has signed a…
French aviation companies team up on biofuel
Four French aviation stakeholders, including Air France and Airbus, have agreed to work together to develop sustainable aviation biofuel.
An agreement signed at the recent Paris Air…
Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Four
All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget...
United Airlines has placed an order for 35 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement…
United Airlines invests in long-haul fleet
United Airlines has had a busy week at the Paris Air Show, placing orders for 55 new wide-body aircraft as it modernises and expands its long-haul fleet.
Following an order for 20…
Etihad Airways inks agreement with Taleris
Etihad Airways entered into an agreement with Taleris to launch a new technology which can help predict potential maintenance faults and recommend preventive action.
Taleris'…
Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Three
All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget…
Air France-KLM has purchased 25 Airbus A350s. The deal, which is for the standard A350-900…
SriLankan orders new long-haul fleet
SriLankan Airlines has agreed to purchase 10 new long-range aircraft from Airbus.
The national carrier signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) at the Paris Air Show for six…
Boeing, Airbus make safest planes – study
Nervous flyers might want to ensure they are sitting onboard a wide-body Airbus or Boeing aircraft when they next fly, after a study revealed that the world's two largest aircraft makers…
Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Two
All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget…
United Airlines has ordered 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The US carrier has opted to add…
easyJet places 135 Airbus order
easyJet has confirmed an order for 135 Airbus aircraft for EUR8.9 billion (US$11.9bn).
The low-cost carrier has purchased 35 A320s and 100 new generation A320neos, at much lower…
Jazeera Airways Group secures US$90m aircraft funding
The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), DVB Bank, and Jazeera Airways Group (JAG) announced a US$90 million commercial facility for funding JAG's aircraft purchases.
This is being done…
Paris Air Show – Deals from Day One
A round-up of all the commercial aircraft deals from the first day at Le Bourget…
Qatar Airways has placed an order for nine Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Speaking at a press conference…
Air New Zealand receives A320
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft.
Handed over to the carrier on the first day of the Paris Air Show, the new single-aisle jet becomes the first A320 in…
A350 takes on Dreamliner in Paris
The Paris Air Show opened this week, and all eyes are on the battle of the new wide-body aircraft - the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350.
As Airbus' home show, the Franco-German…
Etihad Airways launches Belgrade service
Etihad Airways' maiden flight to Belgrade took off on schedule to the city's Nikola Tesla Airport. The Airbus A319 aircraft was welcomed with the traditional water cannon salute from airport…
Airbus A350 takes to the skies
Airbus' new wide-body aircraft, the A350, took to the skies for the first time on Friday.
The maiden test flight took off from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France at 10am local time on…
Cebu Pacific enters long-haul airspace
Cebu Pacific Airways (CEB) has taken a step into the long-haul air market, following the arrival of its first ever wide-body aircraft.
The Philippine low-cost carrier took delivery of…
Glimpses of Qatar Airways first Airbus A380
Qatar Airways recently released first images of its A380-800 aircraft, ahead of the planned 2014 delivery.
The airline’s first image of the aircraft is in partial livery from the…
Emirates to fly A380 to LA
Emirates has unveiled plans to fly its Airbus A380 to Los Angeles.
From 2 December 2013, the carrier will upgrade its Dubai-LA route from the Boeing 777-300ER to the A380, offering…
Asia drives new aircraft sales – Boeing
More than a third of the world's new commercial aircraft will be delivered to airlines in the Asia Pacific region over the next 20 years, Boeing has revealed.
According to its latest…
China Southern flies new A330 to Sydney
China Southern Airlines has announced plans to launch its latest Airbus A330-300 aircraft on flights to Sydney.
From 11 July 2013, the carrier will operate the twin-aisle, 275-seat…
British Airways prepares for aircraft deliveries
British Airways is to receive its first Dreamliner Boeing 787s later this month, followed by its first Airbus A380 in July, it has announced.
The carrier’s Dreamliners will arrive at…
Etihad Airways opens Washington DC for Bahrain-based passengers
Etihad Airways opened new routes between Bahrain and Washington DC offering Bahrain-based travellers with access and connections via Abu Dhabi.
The new service caters to the strong…
Emirates to fly A380 to Zurich
Emirates will boost its operations in Switzerland with the start of a daily A380 service to Zurich.
From 1 January 2014, Emirates will deploy its double-decker aircraft on flights…
VietJet expands fleet, adds Bangkok flights
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has added two more aircraft to its fleet and launched a new international route connecting Bangkok with Hanoi.
The two brand new Airbus A320…
Jazeera Airways adds new Airbus A320 aircraft
Jazeera Airways Group took delivery of a brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, bringing the total number of its fleet to 13 aircraft.
The new aircraft is scheduled to arrive in Kuwait and…
SIA places huge aircraft order
Singapore Airlines has placed major new aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing, which will see it significantly expand its long-haul fleet.
The airline has sealed a deal with Airbus…
China Southern flies new A330 to Perth
China Southern Airlines has boosted its Perth service with the deployment of a new Airbus A330-200 aircraft to the Australian city.
Following the aircraft's recent introduction to…
Jazeera Airways’ fleet expansion
Jazeera Airways Group announced it will take delivery of a brand new Airbus A320 aircraft from Toulouse, France early next month, bringing the total number of its fleet to 13 aircraft.…
Oman Air expands long-haul fleet
Oman Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for three new A330-300 aircraft, as it seeks to expand its long-haul operations.
The Muscat-based national carrier currently operates…
Airbus delivers new A320 to China Eastern
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The single-aisle aircraft comes fitted with 158 passengers in two classes - eight in business class and 150 in…
Emirates boosts key Asian routes
Emirates has announced plans to increase capacity to two of its key Asian destinations - Bangkok and Hong Kong.
The Dubai-based carrier will launch a second daily Airbus A380 service…
China Southern to fly new A330s to Australia
China Southern Airlines will deploy its newest Airbus A330-200 aircraft on routes to Perth and Brisbane this year.
The new twin-aisle aircraft come equipped with flat-bed seats in…
Oman Air, Airbus showcase ‘The Little Engineer’ workshops
Under the patronage of HE Mohsin Khamis Al Balushi Advisor, Ministry Of Commerce and Industry, chairman of the Public Authority for Manpower Registration, Oman Air and Airbus recently held…
Hawaiian buys more Airbus jets
Hawaiian Airlines has continued its fleet renewal programme with the signing of a major new order with Airbus.
The US carrier has completed a firm order for 16 Airbus A321neo…
Airbus inks MoU with ADNL
Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in aircraft financing and leasing with Abu Dhabi National Leasing Company (ADNL).
The MoU was signed by Harald…
MAS A380 cabin crew get iPads
Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) cabin crew working aboard the airline's Airbus A380s have started using iPads.
Designed by SITA, the new ‘CrewTablet’ solution (called ‘MHCrew’ by MAS) will…
Air Pacific receives first rebranded A330
Fiji's national carrier, Air Pacific, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-200 - the first aircraft to be adorned with the airline's new brand identify.
The new wide-body aircraft…
Lufthansa places huge Airbus order
Lufthansa has placed an order for 102 Airbus aircraft, in a deal worth more than US$11 billion at list prices.
The German national carrier has confirmed plans to purchase 30 A320, 35…
Airbus delivers 100th A380
Airbus delivered its 100th A380 this week, with the landmark aircraft handed over to Malaysia Airlines (MAS) in Toulouse.
The new double-decker jet becomes the sixth and final A380 to…
SWISS refreshes long-haul fleet
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has placed an order for six Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, as it moves to modernise its long-haul fleet.
The new wide-body jets, which are valued at…
Emirates flies A380 to Mauritius
Emirates has operated the world's first Airbus A380 flight to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius.
The one-off service touched down on the island yesterday, in celebration of the 45th…
Bombardier takes on Boeing and Airbus
Bombardier has confirmed plans to develop a new, larger version of its CSeries regional jet, putting it in direct competition with Boeing's 737 and the Airbus A320.
The extra-seating…
Air Arabia adds second Sharklet aircraft
Air Arabia took delivery of its second Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 aircraft in 2013.
This new delivery also coincides with the 26th anniversary of the Airbus A320 aircraft. Sharklets…
BA’s A380s heading to LA, Hong Kong
British Airways has announced it will deploy its first Airbus A380 to the Heathrow-Los Angeles route.
Services on the new aircraft are due to start on 15 October with bookings…
Asia to need 9,800 new aircraft despite Indian losses
Airlines will the Asia Pacific region will lead global demand for commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast by Airbus.
The report found that the…
First A350 rolls out of hangar
The first ever Airbus A350 WXB aircraft has emerged from the hangar in Toulouse, France.
The new 'extra wide-body' aircraft, named MSN001, which is structurally complete, has now moved to…
Asia to need 9,800 new aircraft – study
Airlines in the Asia Pacific region will lead global demand for commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast by Airbus.
The report, which was…
Barcelona gets the one-off Emirates A380
Emirates’ A38 touched down in Barcelona – El Prat Airport for the first time in a one-off service.
This is the first ever scheduled service of an Emirates A380 to Spain and the A380…
Emirates adds second route to the Philippines
Emirates has announced plans to launch flights to a second destination in the Philippines.
From October 2013, the Dubai-based airline will add a new direct service to Clark…
Kenya Airways seals Etihad partnership
Kenya Airways has signed a major new commercial partnership agreement with Etihad Airways that will result in a range of codesharing agreements.
Etihad will place its 'EY' code on…
AirAsia touches down in Shanghai
AirAsia touched down in Shanghai for this first time today, marking the start of a new scheduled service from Kuala Lumpur.
The low-cost carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, will now…
Air Pacific to add A330 flights
Fiji's national carrier, Air Pacific, will add flights to Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and the US this year, following the delivery of its new Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
The first…
Airbus CEO ‘very relaxed’ about battery issue
Airbus has studied alternatives to the lithium-ion batteries for its A350 XWB, the company's CEO has revealed, adding he was ‘very relaxed’ about the situation.
Fabrice Bregier told…
Air Arabia takes delivery of Sharklet-equipped A320
Air Arabia has recently taken delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 aircraft, which aids the airline achieve increased operational efficiency.
Sharklets are an option on…
Dreamliner helps Boeing beat Airbus in 2012
Boeing recorded a total of 1,203 commercial aircraft orders in 2012 - the second-largest number in the company's history, and almost certainly more than its fierce rival, Airbus.
In an…
AirAsia places order for 100 Airbus A320s
AirAsia continues its aggressive expansion strategy by confirming orders for an additional 100 Airbus A320 aircraft, as it looks to assert its dominance in the region with new routes and…
THAI receive second A380
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) took delivery of its second Airbus A380 on Friday.
The new aircraft will allow THAI to expand its Superjumbo services, which…
China to challenge Airbus and Boeing – Enders
Chinese aircraft manufacturers can break the dominance of Airbus and Boeing, according to EADS CEO Tom Enders.
Speaking at the European-Chinese conference in Hamburg this week, former…
China Eastern buys 60 new A320s
China Eastern Airlines has agreed to buy 60 Airbus A320 aircraft.
In a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Shanghai-based China Eastern said the new aircraft, which are worth…
Tibet Airlines receives new Airbus jet
Tibet Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A319.
The new single-aisle aircraft was assembled at the Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly Line (FALC) in China, and now becomes the fifth A319…
Qantas receives new A330
Qantas has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330 aircraft, which it will use to boost its domestic network.
The new wide-body jet arrived in Sydney this morning (Sunday 25 November 2012)…
VietJet expands fleet
VietJet Air has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The narrow-body jet touched down at Ho Chi Minh City's (HCMC) Tan Son Nhat International Airport yesterday (Wednesday 14…
Gulf Air cuts Dreamliner order
Gulf Air has revised its order for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Following negotiations with Boeing, the Bahrain-based carrier has cut its Dreamliner order from 24 aircraft to between 12 and…
Gulf Air reduces aircraft order
Gulf Air has cut back on its aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing after being forced to close some under-performing routes.
The Bahrain-based carrier has amended its Boeing order to…
Most Asians want mobile phones on planes
The majority of Asian travellers want to be able to use their mobile phone in-flight, according to a new poll.
The survey by travel search site Skyscanner found that 51% of air…
TransAsia expands Asian fleet
TransAsia Airways has placed a firm order with Airbus for another six A321neo aircraft.
The latest order for the single-aisle jet marks the continuation of a major expansion strategy…
Hawaiian boosts Manila
Hawaiian Airlines has added capacity to its Honolulu-Manila service to accommodate an expected rise in demand during the upcoming winter high season.
From now until 31 March 2013, the…
Etihad touches down in Ahmedabad
Etihad Airways has launched its operations to Ahmedabad.
The new service to the Gujarat hub will now operate every day to and from Abu Dhabi. Services will leave the UAE capital at 2245,…
EVA receives first Airbus A321
EVA Air has received its first Airbus A321-200 aircraft following a ceremony at the planemaker’s factory in Hamburg.
The new single-aisle aircraft is the first of 12 A321s ordered by…
Etihad buys two more Airbus A330
Etihad Airways has purchased two more Airbus A330-200 aircraft in a deal worth USD418 million (GBP260m).
The new aircraft was set to be delivered in January and March 2014 with 22…
SIA to order more A380s and A350s
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will order 25 more wide-body aircraft from Airbus - five A380s and 20 A350-900s.
The latest A380 order will be the third to be placed by the…
SIA makes £4.6bn aircraft order
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has ordered 25 more aircraft for US$7.5 billion (GBP4.6bn).
The deal includes five more Airbus A380s and 20 A350s and are due to be delivered from 2017. SIA…
CEB hits fleet landmark
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has taken delivery of its 40th aircraft.
The landmark aircraft - a new Airbus A320 - touched down in Manila late last week. The narrow-body aircraft forms part of a…
Jetstar Asia revamps fleet
Jetstar Asia has received the first of six new Airbus A320s, as it embarks on a major fleet renewal programme.
The Singapore-based airline will use the aircraft to replace the older A320s…
China Southern’s A380 makes international debut
China Southern Airlines’ Airbus A380 has made its international debut, flying the trans-Pacific route between Guangzhou and Los Angeles.
The airline, which is the first Chinese airline to…
VietJet adds fourth A320
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has unveiled a new Airbus A320 aircraft at Ho Chi Minh City's (HCMC) Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
The aircraft - which becomes the fourth in…
India may allow A380s – report
The Indian government could soon permit the Airbus A380 to operate in its skies.
Authorities had banned foreign airlines from operating their double-decker aircraft to Indian airports, due…
Turkish Airlines orders 15 A330s
Turkish Airlines has placed an order for 15 new Airbus A330-300s.
The deal, which is worth US$3.3 billion at current list prices, marks the airline's seventh A330 order and will almost…
MAS to fly A380 to Paris
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has unveiled plans to fly its Airbus A380 to Paris.
From 1 March 2013, the national carrier will fly its 494-seat A380 on the Kuala Lumpur-Paris Charles de Gaulle…
Cathay deploys new business class on London route
Cathay Pacific Airways has introduced its new business class cabin to the route between Hong Kong on London Heathrow.
The new seat is wing-backed to offer privacy and angled to optimise the…
Smooth as silk, with a little help from Airbus
Travel Daily's Mark Elliott reviews the in-flight experience of Thai Airways' brand new Airbus A380...
Thai Airways has long promised to offer the best of oriental service and Thai…
Hawaiian to fly new A330 to Auckland
Hawaiian Airlines has decided to deploy an Airbus A330-200 aircraft on its new Auckland route.
The new flights, which will operate three times weekly from 14 March next year, will now be…
Emirates A380 heading to Melbourne, Auckland
Emirates has commenced daily Airbus A380 direct flights from Dubai to Melbourne and on to Auckland.
The inaugural flight had senior dignitaries which included Salem Obaidalla, Emirates’…
THAI takes delivery of first A380
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380 at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France.
The national carrier’s Vice President of Technical, Captain Montree…
THAI to fly A380 to Sydney
Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch Airbus A380 flights to Sydney next year.
The new superjumbo will be flown daily to the Australian city from 16 September 2013, becoming the…
Airbus, Sinopec to produce Chinese biofuel
Airbus has joined forces with China's state-run oil and gas company Sinopec to develop a new biofuel in China.
A new fuel known as '1# bio-jetfuel' will be produced by Sinopec at a brand…
Jetstar to boost NZ services
Jetstar will increase services between New Zealand’s three largest cities and add extra flights between Australia and Queenstown when it introduces a ninth aircraft to its New Zealand fleet…
Emirates adds permanent A380 flight to Singapore
Emirates will boost its Singapore route with the introduction of a permanent Airbus A380 service from 1 December 2012.
The Dubai-based airline is offering a limited A380 services to…
AirAsia to fit ‘Sharklets’ to A320s
AirAsia will become the first operator of the Airbus A320 with ‘Sharklets’ by the end of this year.
The first A320 equipped with the fuel-saving wing-tip devices will be delivered to…
Asian Aviation Briefs
China Airlines to recruit 126 cabin crew
China Airlines (CAL) is now accepting applications for 126 Taiwanese flight attendants, to serve on its flights to Asia and Oceania. This is the…
Global airline fleet to double
The world's commercial aircraft fleet will more than double over the next 20 years, according to Airbus.
The European planemaker's latest Global Market Forecast identifies a need for 27,350…
Airbus completes 100th Chinese-made A320
Airbus has completed the construction of the 100th A320 aircraft made at its Chinese factory in Tianjin.
The facility, which started operating just four years ago in August 2008 has now…
TransAsia to start fleet expansion
TransAsia Airways will receive its first Airbus A330-300 aircraft this November.
The Taiwanese airline currently operates a fleet of 18 aircraft, but the delivery of the new A330-300 will…
Cebu Pacific adds new A320
Cebu Pacific Air has taken delivery of its 39th aircraft, a brand new Airbus A320.
The new narrow-body aircraft will be used to launch CEB's twice weekly direct services between Iloilo and…
THAI unveils A380 products
Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled the cabin products being offered onboard its new fleet of Airbus A380s.
At an event in Bangkok this week, THAI revealed that its A380s will be…
Emirates to fly A380 to Singapore
Emirates will launch Airbus A380 services to Singapore next month.
The 517-seat double-decker aircraft will be deployed on the Dubai-Singapore route from 8-21 September 2012, replacing the…
Philippine Airlines places largest ever aircraft order
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has placed a firm order with Airbus for 54 new aircraft - the largest single commercial aircraft order in the history of the Philippines.
The deal, which is…
China, Airbus push biofuel development
Airbus has formed a partnership with one of China's main academic institutions to study the advancement of aviation biofuels.
A joint project between the European planemaker and Beijing's…
MAS adds second A380
Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) second Airbus 380 has arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
The new double-decker aircraft touched down in Malaysia on Saturday afternoon following…
Cebu Pacific to sell A319s
Cebu Pacific (CEB) will sell its entire fleet of Airbus A319 aircraft to US-based low-cost carrier, Allegiant Air.
The 10 single-aisle aircraft are expected to be delivered to Allegiant…
AirAsia X leases six A330s
AirAsia X has signed a deal to lease six Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The agreement, signed with International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), will see the airline take the new wide-body…
Air Canada operates trans-Atlantic biofuel flight
Air Canada and Airbus have performed a trans-Atlantic flight partially powered by biofuel.
The Airbus A330, which flew from Montreal to London last week carrying a number of Canadian…
Sexy launch for new VietJet Air route
VietJet Air has marked the launch of a new route by dressing its cabin crew in Hawaiian costumes.
The sexy outfits were worn on the new Vietnamese low-cost carrier's inaugural service…
Emirates flies A380 to Amsterdam
Emirates has become the first airline to fly the Airbus A380 to Amsterdam.
The new service, which launched yesterday (Wednesday 1 August) will now operate daily to the city's Schiphol…
Lufthansa adds new A380 route
Lufthansa has launched Airbus A380 flights to Houston.
The inaugural flight LH440 departed Frankfurt at 1010 on 1 August 2012, and arrived at the Texas city's George Bush Intercontinental…
AirAsia Japan takes to the skies
AirAsia Japan launched its first ever flights today (Wednesday 1 August), connecting to three destinations in Japan from Tokyo's Narita airport.
The new low-cost carrier's inaugural flight…
Airbus delays A350 entry
Airbus has delayed the launch of its A350 XWB (Extra Wide-Body) aircraft due to a problem with the aircraft's wings. The new twin-aisle aircraft is now not expected to enter service until…
Air Astana boosts Urumqi flights
Air Astana will boost flights to the city of Urumqi, in western China's Xinjiang region.
From 1 August 2012, Kazakhstan's national carrier will increase the frequency of its Almaty-Urumqi…
SIA to boost Perth and Mumbai
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced a series of changes to its flight schedules for the forthcoming winter season, including extra services to Perth and Mumbai.
From the start of the…
Etihad to launch Vietnam flights
Etihad Airways will add Vietnam to its route network next year.
From October 2013, the Abu Dhabi-based carrier will operate daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) - its sixth Southeast…
AirAsia unveils QPR plane
AirAsia has unveiled a new aircraft to celebrate its tie-up with English football team, Queen's Park Rangers.
The Airbus A320 is painted in the club’s blue and white colours, with the…
Cebu Pacific to connect Singapore with Iloilo
Cebu Pacific Air has announced plans to launch a new direct service connecting Singapore with Iloilo, in the central Philippines.
The route will be operated three times a week from 9…
Gulf Air targets 15% cost-based reductions
Gulf Air has announced that it has accrued significant cost-savings in 2011 across its business operations resulting in £42m.
With a successful initiative rolled out in 2010, the airline is…
Boeing beats Airbus at Farnborough
Boeing won significantly more aircraft orders than Airbus at this week's Farnborough Airshow.
The US planemaker sealed orders for 370 aircraft worth US$35.3 billion at current list prices.…
Jetstar Japan leases 24 aircraft
Jetstar Japan has finalised arrangements to lease 24 new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The deals, which have been agreed with five aircraft leasing companies, will see the new single-aisle jets…
Hong Kong leasing firm orders 36 A320s
China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), the Hong Kong-based lessor, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 36 Airbus A320.
The deal, which was signed at the 2012 Farnborough…
Airbus signs deal for 10 A330s
CIT Group, the aircraft financing company, has placed a firm order for 10 more Airbus A330 aircraft.
The, which was announced at the Farnborough Airshow, deal includes five A330s ordered…
THAI Smile aims to fill gap in the market
Newly-launched airline THAI Smile is aiming to satisfy the growing regional demand for flights to and from Thailand, according to the carrier’s Managing Director, Captain Woranate Laprabang.…
Bhutan’s Drukair adds new A319 aircraft
Bhutan’s national airline Drukair has signed a firm order for one Airbus A319 aircraft.
The order, announced at the UK’s Farnborough International Airshow, follows a Memorandum of…
Cathay boosts A350 order
Cathay Pacific has revamped its Airbus A350 order, adding new aircraft and converting existing orders to the larger version of the new wide-body aircraft.
At a press conference at the…
AirAsia X opens Kathmandu for online bookings
AirAsia X has opened online bookings for its new Kuala Lumpur-Kathmandu flights.
The service commenced on 3 July, but for the first two months tickets will only be sold via selected agents…
UK Prime Minister tours MAS A380
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) welcomed the UK’s Prime Minister David Cameron onboard its Airbus A380 on the first day on the Farnborough Airshow.
Cameron has shown around the airline's second…
Air travel should be more sustainable: Airbus
Airbus recently revealed its latest findings in a two-year global consultation with more than 1.75 million people who disclosed what passengers want from flying in the future: more…
Air Seychelles’ welcomes Aldabra
Air Seychelles welcomed its first A330-200 aircraft, named Aldabra. The first flight, operating as HM019, arrived at Seychelles International Airport from Abu Dhabi.
Vice President Danny…
Air travellers demand greater efficiency
Air travellers are becoming worn down by delays at airports, inefficient processes and long waiting times, a study by Airbus has found.
A two-year 'Future by Airbus' global study, which…
Pilots cited in Air France crash report
The final report into the 2009 Air France crash was said that pilot error, combined with technical faults, caused the accident.
French Accident Investigation Bureau’s (BEA) report…
Two thirds of people ‘to fly more’ in 2050
Nearly two thirds (63%) of people will fly more by 2050, according to a global survey by Airbus.
Air travellers are also concerned about the environment with 96% thinking aircraft should be…
Emirates’ to offer five daily A380 services
Emirates has announced it plans to operate its five daily flights from Heathrow using A380s by February next year.
The carrier will use the double deckers on all five flights from 1…
Peach launches Hong Kong flights
New Japanese low-cost carrier Peach Aviation has launched flights to Hong Kong.
The new direct service between Peach's home base at Osaka Kansai International Airport and Hong Kong…
Cebu Pacific to offer in-flight Wi-Fi
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) is planning to roll-out in-flight Wi-Fi on its entire fleet of aircraft.
The service, provided by OnAir, will initially be offered onboard the Manila-based low-cost…
Tiger to add Phnom Penh flights
Tiger Airways is launching flights to the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.
From 1 October 2012, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier will operate the route daily using an Airbus A320…
Air NZ launches flights to Sunshine Coast
Air New Zealand has launched its first direct flight to south Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
The new route launched on Sunday 1 July 2012, following a partnership between the airline,…
China Airlines conducts climate observation flights
China Airlines (CAL) is planning to conduct the world’s first trans-Pacific climate observation flights.
The airline will operate selected flights to North America using an Airbus A340-300…
Airbus to develop factory in the US
Airbus will launch a new aircraft assembly and delivery plant in the United States.
Located in Mobile, Alabama, the new factory will become the company’s first US-based production facility,…
THAI Smile receives first A320
THAI Smile, the new regional subsidiary of Thai Airways International (THAI), has taken delivery of its first aircraft, an Airbus A320.
The new narrow-body aircraft will be configured with…
Jetstar Japan launches in Tokyo
Jetstar Japan’s first ever flight has taken off at Tokyo's Narita International Airport.
The inaugural service saw an Airbus A320 carry 180 passengers from Narita to Sapporo's New Chitose…
Tiger to launch Hyderabad flights
Tiger Airways will launch a new service to Hyderabad later this year.
From 27 September 2012, the low-cost carrier will offer five weekly flights between Singapore and Hyderabad, using its…
MAS A380 takes to the skies
Malaysia Airlines' first Airbus A380 entered commercial service yesterday on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to London.
The new double-decker aircraft arrived at Kuala Lumpur International…
MAS A380 takes to the skies
Malaysia Airlines' first Airbus A380 entered commercial service yesterday on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to London.
The new double-decker aircraft arrived at Kuala Lumpur International…
Delta to offer Wi-Fi on international flights
Delta Air Lines will start offering in-flight Wi-Fi on more than 150 of its long-haul international aircraft from early next year.
The roll-out, which includes Delta’s Airbus A330, Boeing…
Hawaiian adds another new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has taken delivery of another new Airbus A330-200.
The new wide-body aircraft, which becomes the fourth A330 to join the airline's fleet this year and the ninth since June…
MAS unveils first A380 with special livery
The first Airbus A380 sporting Malaysia Airlines' special livery was unveiled yesterday, ahead of the aircraft's entry into service this Sunday (1 July 2012) on the Kuala Lumpur-London…
MAS unveils first A380 with special livery
The first Airbus A380 sporting Malaysia Airlines' special livery was unveiled yesterday, ahead of the aircraft's entry into service this Sunday (1 July 2012) on the Kuala Lumpur-London…
EVA’s Hello Kitty jet takes off to Tokyo & HK
EVA Air launched its new Hello Kitty jet.
The special edition aircraft took off from Taipei to Toyko’s Narita airport on Friday 22 June, following a send-off from Hello Kitty characters and…
First THAI A380 rolls out of paint shop
The first A380 for Thai Airways International (THAI) rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Germany over the weekend, bearing the airline’s livery.
This marks the completion of the painting…
Sichuan Airlines launches Vancouver flights
Sichuan Airlines flew to North American for the first time on Friday, with its inaugural service to Vancouver.
The Chengdu-based carrier will now be operated three times a week using an…
Transaero confirms A380 order
Transaero Airlines has completed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A380 aircraft.
The agreement was signed on Thursday by the Russian airline’s CEO Olga Pleshakova and Christopher…
Transaero confirms A380 order
Transaero Airlines has completed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A380 aircraft.
The agreement was signed on Thursday by the Russian airline's CEO Olga Pleshakova and Christopher…
Gatwick awaits A380 arrival
Emirates is to operate Gatwick Airport’s first Airbus A380 flight next month to mark its 25th anniversary flying from the airport.
The double-decker aircraft will arrive at the airport on 6…
Airbus offers fat seats
Airbus is now offering the option of extra wide seats on its A320 aircraft for "larger" passengers.
The standard A320 seat is currently 18 inches (45.7cm) wide, grouped in sets of three. In…
African Briefs
Air France launches Abuja flights
Air France has continued its expansion in West Africa with the launch of a new service to Nigeria’s capital Abuja. The new direct daily service from…
Airbus joins major reforestation effort
Airbus has joined the world’s largest reforestation and land restoration initiative – the Bonn Challenge – which aims to restore 150 million hectares of degraded land by 2020.
The European…
Qantas to boost domestic routes
Qantas will boost its domestic routes later this year.
The airline will increase the Airbus A330 services on its Perth–Melbourne route from 44 to 68 weekly flights from 15 October 2012,…
Fresh union row for Qantas
Qantas became embroiled in yet another union dispute today.
The Australian airline filed an application with Fair Work Australia against the Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineers…
AirAsia Philippines to launch HK, Macau flights
AirAsia Philippines will follow up the recent launch of its international flights with the start of services to Hong Kong and Macau.
Earlier this month, the new low-cost carrier launched…
A380 wing-crack fix to take toll on Emirates
This week Airbus acknowledged that carriers such as Emirates who fly the A380 will need to ground their planes for up to eight weeks when the wings undergo permanent repair work.
The CEO of…
Norwegian airline confirms huge aircraft order
Norwegian Air Shuttle has firmed up an order for 100 Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The deal, which follows an initial agreement signed in January, will see the aircraft introduced to the…
AirAsia Japan takes delivery of first aircraft
AirAsia Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new low-cost carrier will launch commercial services on 1 August, initially flying from Tokyo's Narita airport to…
Air Lease confirms large A320 order
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles-based aircraft leasing company, has signed a firm contract for 36 Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The deal follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Etihad to install wing-tips on A320s
Etihad Airways has signed a contract with Airbus to equip 17 of its future A320 aircraft with the fuel-saving wing-tip devices known as Sharklets.
The 2.5-metre-high wing extensions are…
Tiger launches Colombo flights
Tiger Airways launched its first flights to Sri Lanka last week.
The new service between Singapore and the Sri Lankan capital Colombo also marks the first low-cost link between the two…
Etihad launches global TV ad
Etihad Airways has launched a new television commercial and digital media campaign.
The new commercial, which was released on 1 June, is entitled ‘Why’ and asks why more than 40 million…
Royal Jordanian receives A321, A320 aircraft
The fourth and fifth of seven new single-aisle aircraft - Airbus A321 and A320, named Karak and Salt have respectively - joined Royal Jordanian fleet as a part of the agreement with the…
AirAsia receives 100th A320
AirAsia has taken delivery of its 100th Airbus A320 aircraft, becoming the world's largest operator of the single-aisle jet.
The carrier’s latest fleet addition carries the wording: “Thank…
MAS could lease A380s
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has said it may enter a sales and leaseback agreement for its six Airbus A380s.
The national carrier, which announced its fifth straight quarterly loss yesterday,…
Thai AirAsia IPO gets underway
Thai AirAsia’s initial public offering (IPO) got underway today (23 May).
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier has priced its shares at THB3.70 (US$0.12) each. With 1,212.5 million shares on…
Lufthansa’s new business class takes off
Lufthansa has operated the first scheduled flight equipped with its new business class cabin.
The airline’s brand new Airbus A330-300 took off yesterday (22 May) on a flight from Munich to…
Air Canada adds new Heathrow connection
Air Canada has relaunched its seasonal service between London Heathrow and the Newfoundland city of St John's.
The direct daily service, which commenced last week, will operate until 30…
Tiger to boost Malaysia, China services
Tiger Airways will increase its flights to the Kuching and Penang in Malaysia, and the Chinese city of Haikou during the August holiday period.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier will…
Peach to boost Seoul flights
Peach Aviation will increase the frequency of its flights between Osaka and Seoul next month.
From 23 June, the new Japanese low-cost carrier will add two extra daily flights on the route…
AirAsia X to launch Beijing, cut Tianjin
AirAsia X is making alterations to its network in China with the introduction of direct flights to Beijing, but the cancellation of services to Tianjin.
From 22 June 2012, the long-haul…
Air Pacific to become Fiji Airways
Fiji's national carrier Air Pacific will be renamed Fiji Airways from June 2013.
The rebranding marks a return to the airline's original name, which it used from 1958 to 1970, and forms…
Face-to-Face: Kim Jang Soo, Korean Air
Travel Daily talks exclusively to Kim Jang Soo, Vice President, Korean Air, Regional HQ, Southeast Asia & Oceania, on the national carrier's expansion plans....
Q) What is Korean…
Korean Air focuses on Asian expansion
Korean Air is looking to regional Asian markets and the expansion of its Airbus A380 fleet to boost its business in the coming years.
Speaking to Travel Daily, the Seoul-based carrier’s…
Airbus prepares to deliver first A380 to MAS
Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) first Airbus A380 has now been fully fitted out with interior cabin products.
The new aircraft has now returned from Hamburg to the Airbus factory in Toulouse for…
Finnair launches flights to Chongqing
Finnair launched a new route to China yesterday, connecting Helsinki with Chongqing.
Flights will operate four times a week using an Airbus A330 or A340 aircraft. The route takes eight and…
CAL boosts Asian routes
China Airlines (CAL) has announced plans to increase the frequency of flights on two key Asian routes.
Effective immediately, CAL has boosted its Taipei-Hong Kong-Jakarta service from daily…
Qantas delays A380 deliveries in cost-cutting drive
Qantas has announced a new group strategy aimed at reducing capital expenditure by a further AU$400 million (US$411 million) in 2012-13.
The latest initiative, which includes delaying the…
Hawaiian receives seventh new A330
Hawaiian Airlines’ fleet renewal strategy has continued with the arrival of its seventh new Airbus A330-200.
The new twin-aisle aircraft arrived in Honolulu last weekend following a flight…
Airbus completes first new A320 with Sharklets
Airbus has finished building its first new A320 aircraft fitted with its ‘Sharklet’ wing-tip devices.
The aircraft – the 5,098th A320 produced to date – is one of seven jets that will…
Singapore airport traffic jumps 15%
Passenger traffic at Singapore’s Changi Airport jumped 15.3% to 4.28 million in March 2012.
According to the latest data from the Changi Airport Group (CAG), the growth was supported by a…
Jetstar Japan receives first aircraft
Jetstar Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft.
The Japanese carrier, which is a joint venture between Qantas and JAL, will start commercial services in July with an…
Cebu Pacific launches Siem Reap flights
Cebu Pacific (CEB) has become the first airline to operate direct flights between Manila and Siem Reap.
The maiden flight took off from the Philippine capital on 19 April and the route will…
Hawaiian launches A330 flights to Sydney
Hawaiian Airlines will start flying its brand new Airbus A330-200 to Sydney tomorrow.
The new 294-seat aircraft will take over the daily service from Honolulu, adding 30 more flights…
MAS boosts crew training for A380s
Ahead of the delivery of its first Airbus A380 aircraft later this year, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is offering its cabin crew and other front-line staff special training to cater for…
SIA to add third daily A380 flight to London
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will add a third daily Airbus A380 service on the Singapore-London route from June 2012. Currently, two of the airline’s three daily London Heathrow flights are…
Garuda orders 11 more A330s
Garuda Indonesia has placed a firm order for 11 more Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The contract was signed yesterday in Jakarta by Garuda’s President & CEO Emirsyah Satar, and Tom Williams,…
Qantas to launch commercial biofuel flight
Qantas will operate a commercial flight powered by biofuel on 13 April 2012.
The flight, a Sydney-Adelaide return service operated by an Airbus A330, will be powered by a biofuel derived…
Hawaiian takes delivery of sixth new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has added a sixth new Airbus A330-300 to its fleet.
The new wide-body aircraft, which has been named Manaiakalani, is the first of four new A330s expected to join…
Air France to fly A380 to Singapore
Air France will launch Airbus A380 flights between Paris and Singapore next month.
Following an initial service on 1 April 2012, the national carrier will operate three weekly A380 flights…
EVA expands Hello Kitty jet services
EVA Air will serve two new destinations with its special Hello Kitty jets from May 2012.
The airline will use two new themed Airbus A330-300s on flights between Taipei’s Songshan airport…
MAS unveils new livery for A380
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has unveiled a new livery that will adorn its Airbus A380 aircraft.
The new design marks a departure from the airline’s traditional white, blue and red colour…
Tiger Airways to establish Sydney base
Tiger Airways will establish a second Australian base in Sydney later this year.
In a statement released today, the low-cost carrier said that it would base three Airbus A320 aircraft at…
Etihad launches Shanghai services
Etihad Airways has commenced flights between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai.The airline will initially operate five weekly Airbus A330-300 services to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport, rising…
Korean Air seals interline agreement with JetBlue
Korean Air has signed a new interline deal with US-based JetBlue Airways.Effective this week, customers can book tickets for combined travel on JetBlue and Korean Air through New York’s JFK…
Boeing out-delivers Airbus in Q3
Boeing delivered more commercial aircraft than Airbus in Q3 2011. The US planemaker delivered 127 jets to its customers in the July-September period, including 100 B737s, five…
Emirates increases A380 operations to Saudi
Emirates will begin flying its A380 to Jeddah daily from today, following the superjumbo's successful entrance into the market in February.
Ahmed Khoory, Emirates' Senior Vice President…
SIA A380 now in the paint shop
AIRBUS has announced that it's finally completed the cabin installation of Singapore Airlines' first A380 super-jumbo, and will now start the plane's paintwork.
The long-delayed…
