Airbus is planning to give its A330neo widebody aircraft series a major boost. The European plane maker has announced plans to increase the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of both the A330-900 and A330-800 variants.
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Air France (AF) CEO Ben Smith has firmly defended the group’s decision to retire its Airbus A380 fleet during the COVID-19 crisis, citing high costs and limited profitability.
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint UK-Italy-Japan effort, aims to deliver a sixth-generation fighter by 2035 but faces delays, prompting Japan to consider more Lockheed Martin F-35s.
Boeing’s reputation suffered another blow when Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad.
AerCap (AER), the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, has secured the right to claim over $1 billion in insurance for aircraft stranded in Russia.
Airbus announced plans to begin certification work on a 160-seat version of its Airbus A220 aircraft during 2025.
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As the aviation industry continues to evolve, Airbus hints at making a significant leap forward with the introduction of the A350-2000.
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