Biman Bangladesh orders 10 Airbus A350 and A321neo aircraft to modernise its fleet and expand global routes from Dhaka.
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Airbus has flown its A350F freighter for the first time, marking a major milestone for the company’s effort to enter the modern large-freighter market.
Airbus has identified a fuselage quality issue affecting about 500 A321neo aircraft, including planes already in service and those still in production.
Airbus is investing £150 million at Broughton to convert its former A380 factory into an A321 wing line and create 480 new jobs in 2026.
Airbus has moved the Airbus A350F freighter closer to its first flight after completing the Virtual First Flight (VFF) programme and a series of critical ground tests.
Vietnam Airlines (VN) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for five A350-900 wide-body aircraft, strengthening the carrier’s long-term fleet strategy and its partnership with the French aerospace manufacturer.
EasyJet (U2) is facing a legal claim worth at least $72 million after an aircraft leasing company accused the British low-cost carrier of abandoning 6 Airbus A320-family aircraft during a dispute linked to Western sanctions against Russia.
Airbus expects to deliver more than two aircraft to India every week over the next decade, underscoring the scale of the country’s rapidly expanding aviation market.
A new commercial aircraft can carry a headline price tag approaching $400 million, but airlines rarely pay anything close to that amount.
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.