China Eastern Airlines has announced plans to purchase 25 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft in a deal valued at approximately $9.35 billion at list prices. The aircraft will be delivered progressively between 2029 and 2033 under an agreement signed in Shanghai. The airline noted that the actual price paid will be lower than Airbus’s January 2025 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban26 Jun
Composite materials and disparate mission types make the A350 and A350F vastly different airframes.
Guillaume Faury says competing against Airbus, Boeing and COMAC would require major investment and involve significant commercial risks.
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier26 JunAirbus this month entered into a joint venture to develop a sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Dunkirk, France. The partners are engineering firm Technip Energies, aviation technology group Safran and French agricultural cooperative Tereos. An investment decision on the facility, which could produce up to 160,000 tonnes of alcohol-to-jet (AtJ) SAF annually, is expected […]
Both of them only offer this feature on the Airbus A380.
Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the concept of a Eurodrone development focused on the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime patrol role. The two companies will now begin work on deciding the necessary modifications to the existing U950 Eurodrone design, including considerations of required sensor and payload […]
The Aviationist•Kai Greet26 Jun
2026's thickest A380 routes are dominated by Emirates, with Singapore Airlines and Qantas also being big hitters.
Proposed deal would be the largest commitment for the type by a Chinese airline
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier26 JunMiddle East Airlines has inaugurated a new direct service between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Beirut, further strengthening air connectivity between Germany’s capital region and the Middle East. The new route operates four times weekly, with flights on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays using an Airbus A320 configured to accommodate up to 180 passengers. The schedule […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban26 Jun
The order concerns the A330neo family.
Airbus has landed a $9.5 billion order for A330neos from China Eastern Airlines, just three months after the…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux26 JunAirbus has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to study a Japanese anti-submarine warfare (ASW) version…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau26 JunOn this week’s episode of AvTalk, airspace safety and efficiency take center stage as the NTSB begins an investigation into a close call in Boston. The US Coast Guard says changes to DC’s airspace have actually made helicopter operations in the region less safe. US congressional leaders remain at odds over competing aviation safety bills, but the real sticking point seems to be money. And the FAA announced this week its choice for developing AI-enabled airspace modernization tools. Plus, there are more problems with Airbus A380 wings, one airline is lowering fees (really), and World Cup special liveries abound. Helpful links for this week’s episode * World Cup special liveries * EASA A380 EAD * The Air Current reporting on US Coast Guard comments on DC airspace Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2426 JunAir Serbia has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, registered YU-APV, as the carrier continues to increase capacity and support the growth of its route network. The 180-seat aircraft, built in 2008, arrived at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport after undergoing a full repaint in the Netherlands into Air Serbia’s latest livery. […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm26 JunWillis Lease Finance has completed the acquisition of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft, which will be leased to China Airlines and EVA Air. The company said the deal reflects continued strong demand for aircraft assets and aftermarket services, as operators manage fleet growth, delivery delays and constrained maintenance capacity. Chief Executive Austin C. Willis said the […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm26 Jun
AerCap Holdings N.V. today announced that it has delivered the first of three new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders26 Jun
Airbus has delivered the first H135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, achieving a key milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The aircraft, designated the CT-153 Juno for service in the RCAF, will support training the next generation of RCAF pilots, providing a modern, twin-engine
Cadorath Aerospace continues to expand its advanced repair capabilities in Canada through its ongoing collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, now supporting specialized single-part repair work across additional Airbus platforms, including the H135 and H145. The expanded capability further strengthens Cadorath’s role as a Canadian repair partner supporting Airbus Helicopters fleet sustainment. Cadorath remains the only facility
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145M helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the nation’s defence and security capabilities. The aircraft is part of a wider procurement contract signed in 2024 via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to equip both the Belgian armed forces and
Metro Aviation has officially completed and delivered a highly customized, mission-ready Airbus H125 to the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) Aircraft Operations Division. Built to tackle the unique, rugged demands of Texas law enforcement, this completion sets a new technological benchmark for the industry through a tight architectural collaboration with Austin-based engineering firm Tejas