
Bad For Boeing? Airbus’ 1st A330neo MRTT Spotted Outside Final Assembly Line In Toulouse
Thailand's future tanker will gain refueling booms, medevac kit and VVIP fit after Airbus conversion in Getafe.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re headed to Farnborough for an inside look at how the airshow comes together. From state of the art aircraft tracking technology to making sure all of the toilets are working, Farnborough International director of operations Ben Gleenson explains what it takes to make sure the biannual airshow goes off without a hitch. Also on this week’s episode, what we know so far about the crash of a K2 Airways Cargo 737 off the coast of Pakistan. Castlelake and easyJet agree in principle to an acquisition. A new report highlights long-term issues with French air traffic control — and Ryanair wastes no time seizing the moment to call for reform. And a look at SpiceJet’s operations reveals a much darker picture than we imagined. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Visit the Farnborough Airshow * K2 Airways 737 crash data * New automated live streams available on Flightradar24 Please check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.

Thailand's future tanker will gain refueling booms, medevac kit and VVIP fit after Airbus conversion in Getafe.

Deliveries were paused for several months earlier this year.

A closer look at why Boeing invested in such a thorough overhaul of the 777, while Airbus only lightly refreshed the A330.

American Airlines appears close to placing a major wide body order for up to 65 planes, but the airline may skip the obvious pick.

Airbus A330neo deliveries plunged after a quality issue disrupted handovers, leaving the manufacturer facing a major year-end catch-up.
Aviation News – Airbus has been forced to slow global deliveries of its flagship A330neo jetliner after discovering a stray tool inside the tail structure...

Airbus A330neo deliveries have been severely hampered over the summer after concerns surfaced around the aircraft’s horizontal tail…

Only one A330neo was handed over between June and August after inspections of horizontal tail planes disrupted deliveries from a program with almost 400 aircraft still in backlog
AviationNews – Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has formally signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for five additional A330-900 widebody aircraft and 20 A321neo single-aisle jets....

The two types are among the most sought-after airliners on the market.

Delta doubles down on long-haul luxury with a premium-heavy A330neo layout aimed at top transatlantic routes.

A couple of days ago, we learned how Delta Air Lines revealed plans to launch transatlantic flights out of a new airport, as the airline will start flying nonstop daily between Austin and Paris. There’s nothing here that’s too surprising, though it’s a cool route add no doubt.

Why Pratt & Whitney disappeared from new widebody aircraft, leaving GE Aerospace and Rolls-Royce to dominate the A350, 787, 777X and A330neo.

Delta Air Lines has just revealed plans to launch transatlantic flights out of a new airport, as the airline will start flying nonstop daily between Austin and Paris. There’s nothing here that’s too surprising, though it’s a cool route add no doubt…

The A330neo isn't Airbus' newest widebody, but it may be its smartest. Here's why airlines keep ordering it.

As of May 14th, 2027, Condor will begin flights to Chicago, which it will operate for the first time in its history. The daily flight from/to Frankfurt will be served on a seasonal schedule during Summer 2027, using Airbus A330neo aircraft with a capacity of 310 passengers in three classes (30 seats in Business, 64 […]
The seasonal route will operate daily using an Airbus A330neo.

The Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787-9 were developed using different design philosophies, and the contrast is particularly clear in their wings.

A crisis behind the scenes of the 787 success story finally ends.

The 787 burns less fuel. The A330neo can carry more passengers. Per person, the comparison is closer than you might expect.