easyJet to upgrade its Airbus A320 family fleet with Descent Profile Optimisation and Continuous Descent Approach to further improve efficiency, fuel savings and noise emissions
Toulouse, 26 September 2022 – easyJet is to upgrade its A320 Family fleet with Airbus’ “Descent Profile Optimisation” (DPO) – a fuel-saving enhancement to the aircraft’s on-board Flight Management System (FMS) performance database and “Continuous Descent Approach” (CDA) to reduce noise impact on the ground. The European short-haul airline will become the biggest operator worldwide […]
Airbus tests loading system for outsized military cargo on Beluga
Manching – Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Airbus Beluga A300-600ST aircraft. The capability was successfully tested during a verification exercise with the German armed forces, the system’s first customer, by loading a CH53 military medium-lift helicopter into the Beluga. “The demand for […]
Condor renews fleet with Airbus A320neo family
Toulouse, 25 July 2022 – German Airline Condor Flugdienst GmbH has selected the A320neo Family to modernize its Single-Aisle-fleet. The agreement will cover 41 aircraft, via lease and via direct purchase. The aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney engines. “Following Condor’s earlier decision to order the A330neo for its long-haul network, we are […]
asyJet confirms order for a further 56 A320neo Family aircraft
UK, Farnborough, 20 July 2022 – easyJet has confirmed a firm order for 56 A320neo Family aircraft following shareholder approval. The order is part of easyJet’s fleet renewal and up-gauging, cost and sustainability enhancements to the business. The agreement includes an upsizing of 18 A320neo to the larger A321neo model. Kenton Jarvis, CFO for easyJet, […]
Airbus Asia Training Centre inaugurates fourth full flight A350 simulator
Singapore- The Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) has inaugurated its fourth A350 Full Flight Simulator (FFS). This sees AATC offer more A350 simulator capacity than any other training centre in the world. The addition also consolidates AATC’s position as the largest Airbus-operated flight crew training centre in the company’s global network, with two A320, two […]
Airbus to showcase its latest products and sustainable aerospace ambition at Singapore Airshow 2022
Singapore, 11 February 2022 – Airbus will be one of the largest exhibitors at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, showcasing its latest products, services and its commitment to sustainable aerospace. Held every two years, this year’s show will take place from 15 to 18 February at the Changi Exhibition Centre. Taking centre-stage during the flying display […]
Trivia: Airbus vs Boeing – How to tell the difference between planes?
The fleets of most of the airlines in the world are comprised of planes from two major companies, Boeing and Airbus. When travelling in an airline, the aircraft often leave us wondering if this plane is a Boeing or an Airbus. To permanently get you out of this dilemma, we have brought certain ways you […]