Airbus has started construction on an extension to its Belfast facility, strengthening the site’s role in the production of wings for the Airbus A220.
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Qantas Airways (QF) is preparing for a new era of ultra long haul travel as it moves toward daily non stop flights between Sydney (SYD) and London (LHR) from October 2027.
Qantas (QF) has delayed the planned international debut of its Airbus A321XLR, moving the first scheduled service on the type from October 2026 to February 2027.
The Boeing 777X has attracted global attention for its record-breaking wingspan and advanced design, prompting many aviation enthusiasts to ask whether it could face the same airport restrictions as the Airbus A380.
Airbus has moved the A350F freighter program significantly closer to its maiden flight after successfully completing a critical Ground Vibration Test (GVT) on the first flight-test aircraft at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS), France.
The British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) has warned flight crews about a potentially catastrophic mechanical defect involving Airbus aircraft after two separate in-flight engine shutdown incidents raised concerns about cockpit safety systems.
Airbus has widened the timeframe for the A350F maiden flight, replacing an earlier third-quarter target with a commitment to fly before the end of 2026. Two test aircraft are being assembled in Toulouse for a 400-hour certification campaign, with first delivery still targeted for late 2027 and volume deliveries possible from 2028.
Airbus weighs A350-2000 launch as Rolls-Royce develops UltraFan engines to challenge Boeing 777X in the 2030s.
Qantas A350-1000ULR lands in Melbourne after a 19-hour nonstop test flight, advancing Project Sunrise expansion.
Airbus has quietly stopped actively marketing the A319neo to airlines after the jet secured only 57 firm orders, nearly half from Chinese carriers. The aircraft remains available on request, but Airbus now points most airline customers toward the A220, which leads the small jet segment with a 56 percent market share.