Airbus

Airbus has delivered its 100th A400M Atlas military turboprop, handing the aircraft over to the Spanish air force this week. Currently operated by eight countries, the model flew for the first time in December 2009 and officially entered service in 2014. Airbus also announced that the global A400M fleet recently passed 100,000 flight hours. “These […]

Airbus has announced that it is closing in on completion of the campaign to certify its A400M military turboprop for helicopter air-to-air refueling operations following the conclusion of its latest flight trials. According to the company, 81 wet contacts were achieved and 6.5 tonnes (about 7.2 tons) of fuel were transferred during the flights, which […]

Airbus and Rolls-Royce have launched a project to study how using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) affects aircraft emissions and performance. The study, which is being conducted in partnership with German research center DLR and SAF producer Neste, will use an Airbus A350-900 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. It will include both […]

The Airbus H160 twin-engine utility helicopter is entering the oil and gas market as part of a support contract for Shell in the Gulf of Mexico. The deal includes four H160s, which will be flown by Louisiana-based offshore helicopter operator PHI. Airbus says it plans to provide one H160 to PHI and Shell ahead of […]

Airbus has announced that its production rates will remain lower for longer than originally anticipated in response to the current market environment. The company now plans to raise A320 family production rates from 40 per month to 43 a month in the third quarter of 2021 and 45 a month in the fourth quarter. Airbus […]

Airbus Helicopters announced on Monday that its new five-bladed H145 helicopter has received its FAA type certification. The newest version of the twin-engine H145 has also been approved for single-pilot IFR and single-engine operations, as well as night vision goggle compatibility. U.S. deliveries are expected to begin in early 2021. “The FAA certification is an […]

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) introduced its new ACJ TwoTwenty business jet on Tuesday. According to the company, the TwoTwenty will offer a lower operating cost than competitors, flexible cabin catalogue with 785 square feet of cabin floor space and range of 5,650 NM. The model, which is based on Airbus’ A220-100, is currently expected to […]

Airbus has signed agreements with two airlines and three air navigation service providers to explore the feasibility of the company’s fello’fly emissions reduction demonstrator project. Fello’fly partners include airlines Frenchbee and SAS Scandinavian Airlines along with France’s Direction des Services de la Navigation Aérienne (DSNA), the U.K.’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and the European […]

Airbus has announced that its multi-role H160 helicopter has received its type certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The twin-engine H160 was designed for missions including offshore transportation, emergency medical services, private and business aviation and public services. According to Airbus, FAA certification is expected to follow shortly with the first H160 […]

Airbus joined virtually every other aviation manufacturer in announcing job cuts to align with an expectedly long period of reduced air travel and, therefore, demand for aircraft. The company will cut 15,000 jobs between this fall and the summer of 2021. “The commercial aircraft business activity has dropped by close to 40% in recent months […]