Airbus has completed the first A321XLR join up, an aircraft that will be used for testing and certification of the A321XLR programme in the coming years.
Airbus completes assembly of the first A321XLR
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Airbus CEO suggests A350 Freighter is a good candidate to implement single pilot operations
Airbus CEO Guilliame Faury indicated today that the yet-to-enter-service A350 Freighter programme could potentially be in the right place to explore single-pilot operations.
Airbus experiments with formation flights to save jetfuel
Airbus is experimenting with new processes where if two aircraft flew in coordination, there could be vital fuel savings. Here are the details of this new fello’fly demonstration!
Airbus assures entry-in-service of the Zero Emission aircraft in 2035
Airbus intends to take to the skies with a Zero-Emission, Hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2035. That should be great news for sustainable aviation, where much needs to be done, and soon!
United goes for Growth: Orders 270 Narrowbody Jets from Boeing and Airbus
United is betting the house on the surge of travel post pandemic. They have ordered another 270 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, in a move that signals their confidence on Americans travelling in the future.
IndiGo selects CFM’s LEAP-1A engines to power 310 new A320neo family aircraft
IndiGo and CFM International have signed an agreement to supply engines for 310 new A320neo family aircraft with their LEAP-1A engines.
Airbus to replace A380 Final Assembly Line at Toulouse with A320 Family FAL by 2022
Airbus will resume work on installing a new A320/A321 Final Assembly Line in the space earlier occupied by the A380 line. This decision reflects Airbus’ expectation that demand for their narrowbody jets will go up in the days ahead. Airbus already has a backlog of over 5000 jets for this family type.
Vistara A321neo Business Class: My Experience flying between Delhi and Hyderabad (CoVid-19 edition)
I recently flew the Vistara A321neo for the first time. Here is my experience flying the flat bed Business Class for the first time. The same product is flying to Dubai these days.
Low Risk for COVID-19 Transmission Inflight: IATA
Is flying safe in the times of CoVid-19? A recent research study by IATA and the three airframe manufacturers, conducted individually, reached to the same conclusion: Flying is safe. Here are the details.
Airbus launches the ACJ TwoTwenty Corporate Jet
Airbus has launched the ACJ TwoTwenty, a new corporate jet based on the design of the A220-100, which promises great space and luxury for up to 18 people in the skies.
Vistara takes delivery of their first Airbus A321neo, with flatbeds for business-class
Vistara has received today it’s first A321neo aircraft, one it intends to use on medium-haul international operations. Hence, the aircraft is equipped with lie-flat seats, big monitors, and even wi-fi. Pictures and details inside.
