United Airlines (UA) has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the carrier’s long-haul narrowbody operations.
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Airbus flies the first A350-1000ULR for Qantas Project Sunrise, starting a two-month Sydney-London certification campaign.
Swiss International Air Lines (LX) is permanently removing two Airbus A220-100 aircraft from its fleet as the carrier seeks to strengthen operations of its larger A220-300 jets amid ongoing engine availability challenges.
Airbus has officially moved its ultra-premium “First Class Experience” cabin for the A350-1000 into the development phase, signaling a major push into the growing luxury long-haul market.
Qantas Airways (QF) has confirmed another delay to its highly anticipated Project Sunrise program, pushing the launch of nonstop flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) into 2027.
Airbus Helicopters is exploring a broader international partnership for Europe’s future military helicopter programs, with Canada emerging as a possible long-term collaborator.
AIM unveils a 380-unit watch series built from Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A380, the 150th A380 ever delivered.
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) has opened preliminary discussions with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus over a potential order for new widebody and regional aircraft as the African carrier accelerates its global expansion strategy.
AirAsia set to order up to 150 Airbus A220 jets in a historic deal at the Mirabel assembly site, reviving interest after CSeries rejection.
Airbus is working to bring its aircraft delivery flow back in line with production levels before the second half of 2026, following disruptions linked to manufacturing defects and administrative delays.