Tags: Airbus

Malaysia Aviation Group acquires 20 additional A330neo aircraft to support long-term fleet and network strategy

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has exercised its purchase rights for 20 additional A330neo aircraft through a direct order with Airbus – reaffirming its commitment to a long-term strategy for fleet renewal and network development. With this latest acquisition, Malaysia Airlines is set to become one of the […]

Riyadh Air Announces an Order at Paris Air Show with Rolls-Royce for 100 Trent XWB-97 Engines to Power up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft

Deal for 100 Trent XWB-97 engines follows Riyadh Air’s announcement on first day at Paris Air Show for 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft plus 25 options Trent XWB-97 is the world’s most efficient large aero-engine, designed and engineered for the A350-1000, providing 97,000 pounds of thrust Multibillion dollar agreement reaffirms Riyadh Air’s ambitious plans to operate […]

Riyadh Air Announces Order of up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 Large Widebody Aircraft at Paris Air Show

With a range of up to 16,000kms, the Airbus A350-1000 will facilitate the network’s ultra long-haul destinations as it aims to serve over 100 destinations around the globe by 2030 Agreement complements Riyadh Air’s existing 132 aircraft on order, bringing the total fleet to up to 182 Airline is moving closer to its maiden flight […]

Saudia Group Signs Deal with Airbus to Acquire up to 20 Wide-Body Aircraft

The deal includes a firm order for 10 A330neo aircraft for the Group’s fleet   Saudia Group announced a new aircraft deal with Airbus to enhance its fleet by adding up to 20 new wide-body A330neo aircraft, 10 of which are firm orders for flyadeal, the Group’s low-cost carrier.  Renowned for its efficiency, long range, […]

Korean Air introduces Airbus A350 to fleet

Korean Air is set to begin operations of Airbus A350-900 beginning from January 27. The first aircraft will operate on the Seoul Incheon-Osaka route twice daily, while a second A350-900 will serve the Seoul Incheon-Fukuoka route once daily. The A350-900 is a next-generation aircraft that offers exceptional comfort and an enhanced travel experience. Its superior […]

Avolon Delivers First of 20 Airbus A330neo Aircraft to Malaysia Aviation Group

Unique collaboration between Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Avolon A330neo delivers a compelling solution to meet MAG’s fleet needs First aircraft delivered today at Airbus’s Delivery Centre in Toulouse Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, announces the delivery of the first of 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft it has agreed to lease to Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), […]

Wizz Air to Base its First Ever Airbus A321XLR at London Gatwick with Direct Route to Jeddah

Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline globally[1], is excited to announce that its first Airbus A321XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft will join Wizz Air UK’s fleet at its base in London Gatwick. Wizz Air’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft will arrive in March 2025, marking a new era of intercontinental travel with the launch of […]

London Gatwick Hydrogen Hub: a new partnership to accelerate on hydrogen airports

Airbus, easyJet, Air Products, and London Gatwick to work together to establish how hydrogen infrastructure – including to fuel new types of aircraft – could be introduced at the airport. Airbus is developing new short-haul hydrogen powered aircraft – aiming for them to enter commercial service from 2035. London Gatwick, Lyon-Saint Exupery, and Kansai Airports have formed […]

Avolon Partners with Airbus to Explore Future of Hydrogen Aviation

Research into the financing ecosystem to support zero emission flight Shared commitment to achieving aviation’s decarbonisation goals Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has partnered with Airbus to support the development of hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft through Airbus’ ZEROe Project. Announced at the Farnborough Airshow today, Airbus and Avolon will investigate how future hydrogen-powered aircraft […]

World’s first in-flight study of commercial aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel show significant non-CO2 emission reductions

In-flight measurements from an A350 aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) show a significant reduction in soot particle emissions and formation of contrail ice crystals compared to using conventional aviation fuel Global model simulations estimate 26% reduction in contrails’ climate impact when using 100% SAF Results from the world’s first in-flight study of the […]