Why In The World Does American Airlines Fly The Boeing 787 And Not The Airbus A350?
The carrier has decided against operating the flagship Airbus widebody.
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Airbus A380: Inside The Biggest Passenger Aircraft Ever Built
The giant double-decker is closing in on two decades of service.
KLM Shows Off Its Very First Airbus A350-900
The flag carrier of the Netherlands, KLM showed off its fully-painted first A350 in a few online posts, one in mid-June which announced the jet’s name, and another in mid-July, with a video showing the assembly process.On the topic of naming, KLM has chosen to name its aircraft after iconic Dutch artworks, and so The Night Watch by Rembrandt is one of the Netherlands’ most celebrated paintings and is arguably the country’s best-known work of art.
Lufthansa Technik tests next-gen AeroSHARK on Airbus A319 short-haul jet
Lufthansa Technik has announced that testing has begun on a next-generation version of its fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface technology…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim31 JulFB
AvTalk Episode 381: Xavier Pepin, Ultra Long Range Pilot
On this episode of AvTalk, we speak with Xavier Pepin, the captain of the Airbus 24 hour, 24 minute Airbus A350-1000ULR flight from Melbourne to Toulouse. We talk about flight planning, crew resource management, fatigue and rest, and what’s next for the A350-1000ULR flight test program. Also on this week’s episode, highlights from EAA Airventure in Oshkosh and flying the Goodyear Blimp. Boeing says the 737-10 MAX flight test program is complete after 976 flights. United says it doesn’t want the 777-9s that Emirates also doesn’t want. And Australia releases new fire bomber procedures designed to make fighting bushfires safer. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Airbus makes history with the A350-1000ULR * Inside the Flying Bulls DC-6 * Australia fire bombers SOPs Please check back soon for a transcript of this episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2431 Jul
British Airways Abruptly Axes Airbus A380 Flights On This Major Route [Map]
The carrier will no longer fly the double-decker to this very popular destination this winter. Find out more here!
The New US Law That Killed Airbus' Single-Pilot Plan
The idea of reducing commercial aircraft flight decks from two pilots to one has been discussed for decades. So in this video, we take a look at why the United States has effectively ended the path toward single-pilot commercial flights, how the decision impacts Airbus' long-term plans, why European regulators reached the same conclusion, and what this means for the future of cockpit design.
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Airbus delivers first NH90 for French special ops
Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). This new variant of the NH90 TTH was designed specifically for special operations. France has ordered a total of 18 NH90 Standard 2 helicopters that will be delivered by mid 2029. They will be operated by the French
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CDB Completes Marabu A320neo Deliveries
CDB Aviation has completed the delivery of four Airbus A320neo aircraft to Estonian leisure carrier Marabu Airlines, fulfilling a lease agreement announced in November 2025. The Pratt & Whitney PW1127GA-JM-powered aircraft support Marabu’s fleet and network expansion from its bases in Hamburg, Leipzig and Nuremberg, Germany, serving leisure destinations across the Mediterranean. With the final […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm31 JulA
LHT begins flight tests of next-generation AeroSHARK
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has launched flight trials of the next-generation of its AeroSHARK drag-reducing technology on a Lufthansa City Airlines Airbus A319, the first aircraft to test the new material in commercial service. Developed with partner Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings), the programme involves around 70 transparent film patches, each measuring 20 × 20 cm, applied […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm31 JulA
Airbus delivers first NH90 Standard 2 to France
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 helicopter to France’s Armament General Directorate (DGA), marking the entry into service of the special operations variant of the NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH). France has ordered 18 NH90 Standard 2 helicopters, with all deliveries scheduled for completion by mid-2029. The fleet will be operated by […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm31 Jul
France receives first special forces NH90 to replace Caracal and Cougar
Airbus Helicopters handed over the first NH90 Standard 2 to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) at Marignane on July…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau31 Jul
Lufthansa tests next-generation AeroSHARK on Airbus A319
An Airbus A319 of Lufthansa City Airlines is the world’s first test aircraft for a new generation of fuel-efficient AeroSHARK technology. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok Lufthansa...
The Single Remote Airport That Makes A South Pacific Crossing On The Airbus A350 Possible
This island airport holds significance for long-haul flights in its vicinity.
10 Abreast In Economy: Philippine Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Flight Review
I flew Philippine Airlines' A350-1000 on a long-haul flight in economy, and I probably wouldn't want to do it again.
Qantas Axing Airbus A380 Flights From Major Airport: Here’s the Final Date
The final flight of Qantas' Airbus A380 from Melbourne to Los Angeles on October 24 marks the end of an era, as the airline opts for Boeing 787-9.
Emirates A380 Diverts 2,000+ Miles To London After Medical Emergency Over Russia
Midway across Russia, an Emirates Airbus A380 faced an urgent diversion, turning a 16-hour journey into a 24-hour odyssey with a landing in London.
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Airbus on track for strong 2026 as deliveries rise and order backlog tops 9,200 aircraft
Airbus says it remains on course to meet its 2026 targets after delivering more aircraft, securing another wave of major orders and reporting strong growth across its commercial, defence and helicopter businesses during the first half of the year. The European aerospace manufacturer delivered 351 commercial aircraft during the first [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding30 JulA
Airbus delivers first NH90 Standard 2 special operations helicopter to France
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 tactical transport helicopter to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA), marking a major milestone in the modernisation of France’s special operations aviation capabilities. The new variant of the NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) has been specifically developed for special forces missions. France has ordered 18 NH90 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban30 Jul
Boeing Edges Airbus at Farnborough as Ortberg’s Turnaround Gains Momentum
Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) The order books at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow told an encouraging story for Boeing. When the four-day event wrapped up on […]
Avionics International•Rich Abott30 Jul