A perfect match – DRF Luftrettung and the Airbus H145

 German helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operator DRF Luftrettung flies one of the largest H145 fleets in the world. Now the company has taken delivery of its 40th H145, from the Airbus... Read more »

Alaska Airlines newest livery, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer, celebrates the spirit of adventure and dreaming big

 Alaska’s latest Disneyland Resort-themed aircraft brings Princess Tiana’s story to life in the skies SEATTLE, April 25, 2025 — Alaska Airlines is inviting guests to embrace adventure and dream big with its newest themed and most... Read more »

How to mitigate contrails and other non-CO₂ emissions

Scientists and aviation leaders including Airbus are studying how to reduce aircraft non-CO₂ emissions. Options include operational contrail avoidance, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and in the longer term, hydrogen propulsion. What are... Read more »

H140: finding the perfect balance on the cutting edge

Airbus Helicopters’ latest helicopter has been designed to be high performance and highly efficient. Dr. Dirk Petry, Vice President H135 and H140 Programmes, explains how the programme arrived at the ideal blend.... Read more »

Biomass, a satellite to look inside the world’s forests like never before

Most of us learned in school that trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) during photosynthesis, store carbon in their cells, and release oxygen into the atmosphere. This process plays a significant role in... Read more »

Digital Twins: Accelerating aerospace innovation from design to operations

The aerospace industry is undergoing a profound transformation, and at Airbus, we’re at the forefront, driving innovation from design and manufacturing to operations. A key catalyst in this evolution is digital twin technology,... Read more »

What Layout Differences Mean for You

The configuration of a Boeing 787 -9 Dreamliner operated by European airlines can differ significantly from one carrier to another, impacting passenger experience through variations in seating density, cabin class arrangements, and... Read more »

How Many New Aircraft Will Qantas Add To Its Fleet In 2025?

Qantas is spending big on acquiring new Boeing 787-9s, Airbus A350-1000LRs, A320neos, A321LRs, A321XLRs, and Airbus A220s. By 2027, it is expected that almost half of all flights across Qantas’ and Jetstar’s... Read more »

The US Navy’s Lockheed P-2 Neptune Submarine Hunter

Few elements of naval warfare are nearly as complex as having submarine-finding aircraft. Submarine hunting is inherently a difficult task, and the amount of equipment needed to effectively track and deter submarine... Read more »

A Guide To The Salary Of US Commercial Pilots In 2025

The aviation industry, including aircraft pilots in particular, has historically had a fairly glamorous reputation in the United States. Over the course of eight decades since the end of World War II,... Read more »