The Real Reason Why The World's Largest Commercial Aircraft Only Has Reverse Thrust On 2 Engines
The Airbus A380's two-thrust-reverser configuration is a carefully engineered design that improves efficiency and reliability.
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Why In The World Does Delta Air Lines Fly The Airbus A350 & Not The Boeing 787?
Delta chose the A350 over the Boeing 787 as it had better confidence in Airbus, a strained relationship with Boeing, and more.
6 Decibels For 0.5% Thrust: The Engine Trade-Off Boeing Made & Airbus Refused
Boeing engine chevrons are an iconic solution to an outdated problem.
Laptop fire contained aboard American Airlines Airbus A321 at Dallas Fort Worth
A passenger received medical treatment after a laptop caught fire aboard an American Airlines flight as it approached Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Friday. Flight AA2398, an Airbus A321 (tail number N197UW) travelling from Atlanta, landed safely after smoke and fire were reported from a passenger’s device. Air traffic control recordings indicate that the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban22 Aug
ATSB investigates fourth aircraft conflict at Sydney Airport in less than a month
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating another ground conflict at Sydney Airport involving two Qantas aircraft—the fourth such event at the airport in less than a month. The latest incident occurred on Tuesday when a Boeing 737 arriving from Melbourne and an Airbus A321 preparing to depart for the Gold Coast received potentially […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban22 Aug
Why United Airlines' CEO Put Rolls-Royce In The 'Doghouse' & What It Means For 45 Airbus A350s
United's Rolls-Royce dispute puts 45 A350s at risk as engine durability, $175M, and United's huge Boeing 787 order reshape its fleet.
Airbus Backs Down Over Return-to-Office Scheme
Airbus has postponed a change to its working policy that would restrict employees to one day of remote working per week. The decision follows a series of employee strikes at Airbus offices since the scheme was announced by CEO Guillaume Faury in June. Despite the reversal in policy, Airbus maintains it is committed to increasing […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack22 Aug
5 Features That Make The Airbus A350 Slightly Quieter Than The Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Discover five A350 features that make it feel quieter and more comfortable than Boeing's 787 on long-haul flights.
Air Arabia to launch Sharjah–Katowice flights in December 2026
Air Arabia will launch a new nonstop service between Sharjah and Katowice on 17 December 2026, making the southern Polish city its third destination in Poland after Warsaw and Kraków. The route will operate four times weekly with Airbus A320neo aircraft. Flights will run on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, although departure times will differ […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 Aug
Lufthansa Launches Starlink High-Speed Internet
On Aug. 19, Lufthansa launched its new Starlink-powered Wi-Fi. Flight LH234, travelling from Frankfurt to Rome, was operated using an Airbus A320neo with registration “D-AINM” and is the first aircraft in the airline’s fleet to feature Starlink. Free of Charge for Miles & More Members The Wi-Fi offers in-flight internet speeds faster than many connections […]
Travel Radar•Lorna Rudge21 Aug
Airbus backs down on four-day office plan after employee protests
European aircraft manufacturer will retain its existing hybrid work arrangements after a push for more on-site work triggered protests and strikes across several countries
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier21 Aug
Avora Aviation seals A320 sale-leaseback deal with FTAI
Dubai-based Avora Aviation has completed a sale-and-leaseback transaction with FTAI Aviation covering one Airbus A320, MSN 5931. The aircraft will be operated by Fly2Sky Airlines and is expected to enter service later in August 2026. The addition forms part of Fly2Sky’s fleet renewal and restructuring programme for the year. Avora said the transaction also supports […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm21 Aug
How Much Bigger Is The Airbus A350 Than The Boeing 787 Dreamliner?
A side-by-side look at two of the top widebodies.
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Airbus Unveils First A350 Freighter in Unique "Flying Parcel” Livery Ahead of Maiden Flight
AviationNews – Airbus has officially unveiled its first fully assembled A350 freighter, designated MSN700, featuring a unique “flying parcel” livery at its facilities in France....
Delta Air Lines Extends 44-Seat First Class Airbus A321neo Flights Between Las Vegas & Atlanta
The airline plans to operate the aircraft through at least April 11, 2027.
Air India Flight Lost Use of Key Controls
Preliminary analysis from Airbus, published on Friday, Aug. 14, found that Air India flight AI2379 lost key flight controls during its Aug. 4 journey. The Airbus A320 reportedly dropped 300 feet in a few seconds due to a hydraulic failure, injuring 24 passengers. The analysis will continue as part of a joint investigation between Airbus […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack20 Aug
Airbus kicks off wing facility extension in Belfast
Construction has started on a 6,221 m² extension to Airbus’ Belfast wing facility as the manufacturer prepares to ramp up A220 production. The project forms part of a wider multi-million-pound investment plan for the site and is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2028. The extension will increase the facility’s wing manufacturing footprint […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm20 Aug
The first Airbus A350F has been painted in full livery
4,000 design entries, two winning concepts and one final livery later: the first A350F has officially rolled out of the paintshop. First flight could take place at the end of...
Shenzhen Airlines to Densify A320neo Seating
Shenzhen Airlines, a subsidiary of the Air China group, announced plans to increase seating density on seven Airbus A320neo jets. This will allow the airline to respond to rising demand in China’s domestic flight market without purchasing new aircraft. Specific seat counts for the newly arranged aircraft are currently unavailable; it is expected to bring […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack20 Aug
First Airbus A350F emerges in special ‘delivery box’ livery
The first flight-test aircraft is now fully assembled and painted, with its maiden flight expected as early as late September
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier20 Aug