Airbus news
Here we gather what the specialist press publishes about Airbus: 1,316 stories collected since July 7, 2026, newest first and always linking to the outlet that published them. The list updates itself as new pieces come in. The recurring topics are Civil aviation, Industry, Other.
August 27, 2026

The German carrier will operate up to eleven weekly flights to Bristol, Glasgow and Inverness using Airbus A320 aircraft.
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Qantas is bringing forward to 2028 the start of its Airbus A380 replacement and negotiating options for twenty more A350-1000 and Boeing 787 aircraft

Qantas Airways (QF) will begin retiring its Airbus A380 fleet from 2028, bringing forward the start of the superjumbo’s phase-out by four years as the airline accelerates its transition toward newer…

Thousands of employees at the European aerospace group Airbus in Spain have begun an indefinite strike, after a proposal from management…

STARLUX Airlines has added two of the most spectacular special-livery aircraft currently flying anywhere in…
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Australian airline Qantas Airways announced this Thursday that it will begin retiring its 10 Airbus A380 superjumbos from mid-2028, four years earlier than planned, due to…

The company insists on creating, before 1 November, mobility committees at the affected sites and negotiating committees for sustainable commuting plans…

Nigerian carrier Ibom Air has taken delivery of its third Airbus A220-300, bringing its total fleet to 10 aircraft as it continues its fleet modernisation and network expansion programme. Ibom Air…

Qantas will retire its Airbus A380 fleet earlier than originally planned, the airline confirmed on August 26, 2026. … The post Qantas to retire A380 fleet earlier than expected, eyes replacements…
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Agreement would see two nations acquire at least seven Airbus Defence & Space tankers. Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a €5.4 billion ($6.3 billion) spending plan covering the acquisition…

Iran Air wants to fly to destinations in East Asia again after more than a decade. CEO Taher Abdolhay described the return to the region as a short-term, concrete goal. Which…
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Werner Aero has acquired an Airbus A320-200 airframe, MSN 2964, which is currently located at the eCube facility in St Athan, Wales, where it will be dismantled for spare parts. The acquisition…

Time is running out for passengers wanting to fly on one of the Australian flag carrier's superjumbos, especially from Melbourne.
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Poland is planning to acquire Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft for air-refuelling and transport duties. According to Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the country is to receive four jets…

Australia's flag carrier Qantas refitted its A380 fleet with new cabins by 2022 – and had actually planned to keep using the world's largest passenger aircraft until 2032. Now the end is set for…

Aero Strengthens Its Partnership with AirbusCzech Know-How Takes Flight on the Wings of Modern A220s
Vodochody, August 26, 2026 – The partnership between the Czech brand AERO and Airbus is moving to a new level. This year, AERO completed its milestone 600th set of wing leading edges for the Airbus…

Qantas is fitting some of its future Airbus A321 XLR aircraft with a new business class. For the first time, the airline is offering fully flat beds on a narrow-body jet. The suites…
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The clock is now ticking for the Airbus A380 at Qantas. Buried among the details…

At Lufthansa it will get a new business class, Emirates plans to keep flying it into the 2040s. The Airbus A380 is lasting far longer than once expected at some airlines. Qantas…

Air Arabia is adding Düsseldorf to its route network. The low-cost carrier will connect the airport nonstop daily with Sharjah from 16 December, using Airbus A320 Neo aircraft. Düsseldorf…

With the aim of exploring and structuring financing to acquire new Airbus aircraft, Saudia Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Export-Import Bank and…
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Werner Aero acquired two Airbus A320-200 airframes in August, further expanding its A320-family aircraft asset and teardown portfolio. The acquired aircraft include MSN 3383, currently located at…

Australia's flag carrier gets ready to wave goodbye to an icon.
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Widebody only from New York Newark to Italy: the Airbus A321neo XLR will never appear on current routes. Fine for Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Ireland, France and Spain. The announcements…
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Spain has authorized a seven-year framework agreement for the joint acquisition with Poland of at least seven aircraft
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Poland is set to acquire four Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft by 2030 under a joint procurement programme with Spain, strengthening its aerial refuelling and strategic transport…

The airline’s older A330s will also gradually leave the fleet from this year. Qantas will retire its Airbus A380s from 2028 – four years ahead of schedule – as part of wider fleet renewal plans that…

Latam is investing more than $25 million (around €21 million) in a new satellite connection for more than 60 aircraft. In the coming years, Airbus A320 Neo and…

The jet's cabin complements its exceptional long-range capabilities.

Qantas has unveiled its latest Business Class suites, which will appear on the next deliveries of Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, due for delivery from 2028 onwards. While the suites on…