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Landmark Year for Airbus: 735 Aircraft Delivered Amidst Industry Resurgence in 2023

admin — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:33:34 +0000

In 2023, Airbus showcased robust performance by delivering 735 commercial aircraft to 87 global customers, overcoming challenges in the operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business achieved 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 net), resulting in a year-end backlog of 8,598 aircraft. Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO, hailed 2023 as a landmark year for the Commercial Aircraft business, [...]

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Airbus Achieves Record Deliveries, A321 Neo Dominates Market

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:23:24 +0000

European manufacturer Airbus reached 559 aircraft deliveries by October 2023, marking a 12.5% increase from the previous year. The notable surge is attributed to successful deliveries of the A321neo and A220-300 models, positioning the company well to achieve its goal of 720 commercial jets by December. A321 Neo Soars as Airbus Money-Maker The star of [...]

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Fly2Sky Airlines and United Nigeria Airlines Forge Strategic ACMI Partnership

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:26:04 +0000

Fly2Sky Airlines has recently formalized an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) partnership with United Nigeria Airlines. This operational agreement is scheduled to commence from mid-October and extend until March 31, 2024. Under the short-term ACMI agreement, Fly2Sky will station one Airbus A320 aircraft, registered LZ-FSA, within Nigeria to support domestic and regional route services, [...]

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South African Airways Expands Fleet and Gains Approval for Brazilian Operations

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:19:13 +0000

In line with their vision to enhance their operational capacity and routes, South African Airways (SAA) has welcomed an additional Airbus A330-300, the airline reports. The aircraft is registered as ZS-SXI, however, the airline did not mention where the plane came from. The current fleet of South African Airways stands at a total of six [...]

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EgyptAir Cargo Resumes Flights to the US After an Eight-Year Hiatus

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:29:59 +0000

EgyptAir Cargo has resumed flights from Egypt to the United States, marking a significant milestone after a pause that lasted over eight years, as confirmed by Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation. The resumption of these cargo flights follows a comprehensive review of security measures and inspections conducted by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at [...]

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Airbus A321XLR Embarks on Rigorous Route Proving Test Campaign

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:18:24 +0000

Airbus has initiated an extensive series of test flights, known as “route proving,” for its A321XLR, with the aim of demonstrating the aircraft’s readiness for certification, series production, and eventual use by airlines. The A321XLR, a variant of the A321 Neo with an extended range, commenced its journey from the Airbus factory in Toulouse on [...]

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Airbus Reports Strong H1 2023 Results with Robust Aircraft Deliveries and Record Orders

admin — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:52:25 +0000

Airbus, the leading European aircraft manufacturer, recently released its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2023, showcasing impressive figures and a positive outlook for the future. Despite a complex operational environment, the company demonstrated resilience and growth across its businesses, fueled by the sustained demand for commercial aircraft and an increasing order backlog. [...]

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Strengthening African Aviation: African Development Bank Collaborates with Airbus and ATR

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 14:33:48 +0000

Air travel in Africa has faced significant challenges due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, limited access to credit, and high operating costs. In a bid to address these issues and boost the continent’s aviation industry, the African Development Bank (AfDB) recently held workshops with aircraft manufacturers Airbus and ATR. The workshops focused on [...]

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Airbus unveils A350F freighter launch livery

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:12:35 +0000

Airbus, the renowned European aircraft manufacturer, announced at the Paris Air Show the selection of the launch livery for the new A350F freighter. The design, inspired by a package of goods ready to be dispatched, was selected among more than 4,000 illustrations sent to the competition promoted by the manufacturer. The winning designs, one by [...]

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TAAG Angola Airlines Expands Airbus A220 Fleet with Additional Orders at Paris Air Show

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:19:33 +0000

TAAG Angola Airlines, the national airline of Angola, continues its commitment to fleet expansion and modernization with additional orders of Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Following the successful leasing agreements with Air Lease Corporation, Aviation Capital, Azorra, and NAC, TAAG has formalized an order for nine brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft during the Paris Air Show. And even [...]

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