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 news
Wizz Air limits its Airbus A321 XLR fleet to short and medium routes, parks jets in Poland, and avoids long-haul markets.
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.
Airbus Helicopters is exploring a broader international partnership for Europe’s future military helicopter programs, with Canada emerging as a possible long-term collaborator.
Air China Cargo (CA) is moving ahead with a significant expansion of its widebody freighter fleet, signaling long-term confidence in global air cargo demand.
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.
China Southern Airlines (CZ) has announced a major wide-scale narrowbody aircraft order with Airbus, committing to 137 A320neo family jets in a deal valued at approximately US$21.37 billion at list prices.
Airbus is leading this effort through its fello’fly and GEESE initiatives, aiming to introduce formation-style operations on long-haul routes by the 2030s.
Airbus has begun a critical phase in the development of its A350 freighter, with the arrival and installation of the aircraft’s main-deck cargo door at its final assembly line.
Airbus A350F ground testing underway in Toulouse, covering new cargo systems, max payload tests, and EASA certification requirements.