With Airbus taking the lead of the C Series Partnership, the airframer has decided the first thing the plane needs... is a new name. Introducing the Airbus A220 The A220 family will be split into two sub-types: The A220-100 (Currently the C Series CS100) The A220-300 (Currently the C Series CS300) The formal unveiling was carried out at Airbus Toulouse at … [Read more...]

It seems that Boeing and Embraer have signed a  Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership between each other to help grow in Aerospace markets. Boeing and Embraer joint venture - Image, The Boeing Company/Embraer The proposed joint venture comprising the commercial aircraft and services business of Embraer that would strategically align with … [Read more...]

With the 1st July passing, Airbus has taken the majority stake in the C Series Partnership programme. Airbus A320neo and Bombardier C Series - Image, Airbus The C Series partnership is split between Airbus (who will own 50.01%), Bombardier (who will own 34%) and Investissement Québec holding 16%. The C Series Partnership is based primarily in Mirabel, Québec, with … [Read more...]

As the Airbus supply chain changes and expands, the work to design and create the next generation of carrier - the Airbus BelugaXL has taken shape over the past few months. Today was it's formal roll-out, and presentation of its paint job - and it's a cutesy of a paint job. The Airbus BelugaXL - Image, Airbus. The BelugaXL rolling out of the paint shop. Note the … [Read more...]

The first of the International Airlines Group airlines have taken delivery of their first Airbus A350-900 - with Iberia taking the honours of first delivery. Iberia's first Airbus A350-900 - Image, Airbus. This is the first of sixteen Airbus A350 aircraft due to the airline. The first one is named after the opera singer - Plácido Domingo These planes … [Read more...]

Aegean Airlines has firmed up an Memorandum of Understanding it had with Airbus, and have signed an order for 30 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Aegean Airlines Airbus A320neo and A321neo - Rendering, Airbus.  The order is split by 20 A320neo and 10 A321neo aircraft. Aegean Airlines is an all-Airbus operator - with a fleet of 49 Airbus A320  family aircraft (made up … [Read more...]

With the A330neo edging closer to entry to service, Airbus are taking the latest variant of the A330 on tour. Airbus A330neo taking off - Image, Airbus.  The purpose of the tour isn't leisure however - rather this is one of the final steps to certification of the A330neo - the Function and Reliability Tests. Or to the rest of us - Route … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group have confirmed with Airbus an order for extra aircraft. The firm-up takes up additional options, with six Airbus A320neo aircraft, and three A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft. Lufthansa A320neo taxing at Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This follows the announcement in May by the group to order additional aircraft. It brings the … [Read more...]

In a major win for the Bombardier C Series project, airBaltic of Lativa has made  a major order of the type. airBaltic Bombardier C Series CS300 - Image, Bombardier The order is made up of 30 firm orders of the CS300, with 15 options and 15 purchase rights for additional aircraft of the same time. For those who look at list prices, the order is worth US $2.9 billion for … [Read more...]