COVID Crisis Prompts Airbus To Make Further Production Cuts

The situation at European aircraft manufacturer Airbus hangs in the balance. The global downturn in travel demand, which is expected to persist for several years, has seen the planemaker already cut production... Read more »

Could The Emissions Free Airbus Of The Future Be The A220?

Airbus is planning an emissions-free aircraft by 2035. Simultaneously, it is working on a replacement for the A320 family. It was widely believed that these two projects would convene to make the... Read more »

Airbus Adds Another Airport To BelugaXL Route Network

Airbus has added Getafe, Spain, to its BelugaXL route network. The highly distinctive plane is now transporting horizontal tailplanes and wing lower covers from Getafe to Airbus sites in Toulouse and elsewhere.... Read more »

Airbus Does Not See The A220-500 As A Priority

Airbus does not currently see a stretch to the A220 as a priority right now. While the aircraft manufacturer sees potential for it, Jeff Knittel, Chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas, states... Read more »

Airbus Starts Hamburg Deliveries Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Today, Air Transat became the first airline to receive a new aircraft from Airbus’ Hamburg facility delivered with sustainable fuel in the tank. The carrier took delivery of a new A321LRs on... Read more »

Airbus reports a EBIT €1.6 billion loss in the second quarter

Industrial system adjusted to new production levels, cash containment and business resizing on track H1 financials reflect COVID-19 impact mitigated by adaptation measures  Revenues € 18.9 billion; EBIT Adjusted € -0.9 billion,... Read more »

Why Airbus Aircraft Have Side Sticks While Boeings Have Yokes

When looking at the cockpit of any plane, you’ll notice many similarities: an array of switches, information screens, and more. However, one difference you might see is the presence of a yoke... Read more »

Airbus Announces Layoffs Of Around 15,000 Employees

Airbus has announced today that it will be laying off around 15,000 employees. In response to the current crisis, the manufacturer will complete these layoffs no later than summer 2021. Implementation is... Read more »

Airbus loses more than $500 million in the first quarter

Airbus SE reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2020. “We saw a solid start to the year both commercially and industrially but we are quickly seeing... Read more »

The IL-96 Vs The Airbus A340 – Which Aircraft Is Better?

Usually, the jet race is between Boeing and Airbus, but occasionally there is a twist. The less than successful A340 is often compared to Ilyushin’s Il-96. Both are quad jets, both around... Read more »