Airbus expects to decide before 2030 whether to develop stretched versions of the A220 and A350. The potential A220-500 and A350-2000 face different engineering, engine-development and production challenges despite clear interest from airline customers.
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Airbus and Kratos complete the U740 Valkyrie’s first European flight, marking progress towards combat readiness by 2029.
Delta Air Lines could deploy its incoming Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on flights from Atlanta and Detroit to Seoul. With deliveries expected in early 2027, the aircraft will bring improved fuel efficiency, additional capacity, and next-generation Delta One suites. The proposed route assignments remain unconfirmed.
Biman Bangladesh orders 10 Airbus A350 and A321neo aircraft to modernise its fleet and expand global routes from Dhaka.
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 is preparing to fly its new A350F freighter for the first time on September 29, marking a major milestone in the development of its next-generation cargo aircraft.
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.