Airbus's New Facility To Research Cryogenic Fuel Systems, Focused On Hydrogen Technologies Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY) is establishing a hydrogen-focused facility in the United Kingdom; its latest attempt to boost the design of its next generation of aircraft, reported CNBC. Airbus stated in a statement Wednesday that the Zero Emission Development Centre in Filton, Bristol, has already begun working on the technology's development. One of… Benzinga · May 27, 2022
Airbus to develop hydrogen tech at new innovation hub in Filton The new facility will support Airbus’ ambition for the world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035 Birmingham Post · May 26, 2022
The Airbus Explorer Is A Luxury Superjet With A Brabus 1300R On Board The Airbus Explorer is Lufthansa's conceptual design for the ultimate luxury superjet. The aircraft boasts tons of amenities and even a Brabus 1300R RideApart · May 25, 2022
Bucking the trend: Is there a future for ultra long-haul flights in a net zero carbon world? This year, Qantas announced two plans in direct conflict. In March, Australia’s largest airline group went public with the admirable goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and a 25% reduction by 2030 by using new clean fuels, boosting efficiency and using carbon offsets. For the aviation industry, this… The Conversation · May 17, 2022
Boeing’s top Chinese customer removes 737 Max from fleet plans Boeing Co.’s biggest airline customer in China has removed more than 100 of the US manufacturer’s 737 Max jets from its fleet plans, citing uncertainty over deliveries. Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022
Ryanair CEO Thinks Boeing Management Needs A Reboot: CNBC Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY) CEO Michael O'Leary following the FY22 results, told CNBC that the company had been "very disappointed with the performance" of Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) from a commercial perspective over the last 12 months. Related: Ryanair FY22 Loss Narrows, Expects To Return To Profitability In FY23 O'Leary called for a shakeup of management at… Benzinga · May 16, 2022
Qantas revives plan for world’s longest direct flights Qantas Airways Ltd. revived a plan to start direct flights connecting Australia’s east coast with New York and London as it finally ordered Airbus SE jets for the ultra-long services. Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022
Plane emergency landings and what they mean There are five types of emergency landing but they are not always dangerous Chronicle Live · May 14, 2022
Chinese passenger jet's debut nears A Chinese rival to the Boeing 737 Max and Airbus A320neo narrow-body aircraft has completed its first pre-delivery test flight, according to a report by China Central Television. Bangkok Post · May 14, 2022
Wizz Air flight returns to airport after being hit by lightning ‘I didn’t see any fire. It was just lightning and a bang. It was so loud’ one passenger told reporters The Independent UK · May 13, 2022
For Russians, flying abroad is a difficult, costly affair Russian airlines are slowly reentering overseas markets as they navigate sanctions and isolation over Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2022
Saudi Aviation Forum Sees Signing of Aircraft Deals, Technical Solutions Agreements Flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has announced growth in partnership with 3 aircraft lessors for sales and leaseback of total 14 new Airbus A320neo aircraft worth SR6.6 billion, for deliveries scheduled in 2022 and 2023. The announcement was made during the… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 11, 2022
Airbus overtakes Boeing in jet orders and plans to add 1,000 US jobs In April, Airbus pulled ahead of Boeing for the first time this year in terms of net new jet orders. Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022
Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022 Boeing’s Max 10 regulatory delays threaten $16 billion bonanza Boeing Co. may be moving to Washington, but right now it needs Washington to move.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 Mexican flight aborts landing just in time to avoid collision with plane on runway Videos circulating on social media show hair-raising near-miss
Wales Online · May 9, 2022 easyJet removes seats on holiday flights to help avoid cancellations A complete row of seats will be stripped out of the back row of its Airbus A319 planes to reduce the number of passengers
The Independent UK · May 8, 2022 EasyJet removes seats from planes to cut cabin crew numbers Budget airline to take out last row of seats from some jets to reduce staffing requirements due to workforce shortages
Daily Mirror · May 7, 2022 Man Utd and Liverpool charter world's biggest plane to fly to pre-season friendly together The Premier League rivals will charter an Airbus A380 for their 6,000-mile summer trip, with the aircraft to be specially reconfigured for both teams
Birmingham Post · May 5, 2022 Giant Airbus factory left empty with demise of A380 superjumbo set to go back into use The West Factory was opened in 2003 and at the time was the largest factory built in the UK for years
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022 UK middlemen paid £9.7m in bribes to Saudis for contracts, court told Jeffrey Cook and John Mason accused of making corrupt payments between 2007 and 2012 to secure deals with Airbus subsidiary
The Hindu · May 5, 2022 After 2-month hiatus, Aeroflot to resume Russia-India flights from May 6 Aeroflot statement reported on Thursday that starting 6th May, 2022, Aeroflot would resume services of Airbus 333 aircraft every Monday and Friday between Delhi and Moscow
Evening Standard · May 5, 2022 Virgin Atlantic plane forced to turn back to Heathrow after pilot roster error The Airbus A330 to New York returned to Heathrow on Monday when the two pilots on board became aware of the error.
Bristol Post · May 5, 2022 Airbus A330 jet sent back to Heathrow as pilot had not completed flying test The flight was just 40 minutes into its journey to New York
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Virgin plane turns back after it emerges first officer had not completed test The Airbus A330 to New York returned to Heathrow on Monday when the two pilots on board became aware of the error.