Airbus news
Here we gather what the specialist press publishes about Airbus: 1,385 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 21, 2026
Airbus is firming up the A350F timeline. The freighter's first unit could make its maiden flight in late September 2026, with September 24 currently the favoured date…
Airbus has taken a new important step in developing the A350F, its new large freighter designed to compete with Boeing's models in the air cargo transport market…
India is planning a future heavy-class AWACS Mk3 and is once again considering the Airbus A330 as the platform for its development.
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India envisions a future heavy-class AWACS Mk3 and is again considering the Airbus A330 as the platform for its development.
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Airbus A400M Atlas has reportedly dropped out of contention for India’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme,... The post Airbus A400M…
Airbus has completed the paintwork on the first A350F, bringing its new-generation widebody freighter another step closer to entering flight testing. The aircraft is now being prepared for its first…
Brazil, through its Ministry of Defense, is evaluating the possible acquisition of a batch of the Airbus Helicopters H145 twin-engine multi-mission helicopter, as already reported by Tecnologia &…
European aircraft manufacturer will retain its existing hybrid work arrangements after a push for more on-site work triggered protests and strikes across several countries
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Aerospace customers are increasingly prioritising supply-chain resilience and manufacturing proximity, with companies such as Airbus and BAE Systems seeking suppliers that can provide shorter, more…
Dubai-based Avora Aviation has completed a sale-and-leaseback transaction with FTAI Aviation covering one Airbus A320, MSN 5931. The aircraft will be operated by Fly2Sky Airlines and is expected to…
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Air Arabia is expanding its fleet with new Airbus deliveries and today announces two new routes from Sharjah. The new flights, starting in mid-December, will serve Frankfurt and…
F-18M jets from Wing 12 shot down an attack drone in Romanian airspace, marking the first aerial victory by a Spanish fighter in a real operation in more than 83…
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Aviación Digital, Sp.- According to the Spanish Ministry of Defence on 17 August 2026, the first aircraft of the VIGMA programme have arrived at their bases to replace the…
The Interconfederal Mediation and Arbitration Service (SIMA) has again summoned representatives of Airbus Spain and the workers' unions for this Friday in an attempt to…
CIAC takes part in manufacturing the landing gear and tail assembly, components it has already delivered to Airbus. The Sirtap also has dual-use potential for surveillance tasks …
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August 20, 2026
Airbus has completed painting the first A350F, the freighter version of the A350, marking another milestone in the development of the new cargo aircraft. The aircraft…
On August 19, Lufthansa operated its first commercial flight with high-speed internet via the Starlink network. The service was inaugurated on the Airbus A320neo registered…
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Given its size and ambitions, the Indian Air Force [IAF] has limited airborne early warning and command [AEW&C] capabilities, since these…
Airbus unveiled the first A350F destined for flight testing with a special livery that turns the aircraft into a sort of «flying package». The design was applied in Toulouse,…
Airbus's first test aircraft is fully assembled and painted, with its maiden flight expected by the end of September
The unions representing Airbus workers in Spain are not attending the mediation-arbitration meeting and are moving forward with the indefinite strike call from 24 August. The unions…
During the German Air Force’s annual Timber Express exercise in summer 2026, Airbus Defence and Space tested a new digital…
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Lufthansa has begun rolling out Starlink connectivity technology across its fleet. A first flight took place on 19 August with the first Airbus A320neo (D-AINM) […]…
Airline Lufthansa has begun commercial operation of its new broadband internet on board short- and medium-haul aircraft. On August 19, 2026, an Airbus…
Construction has started on a 6,221 m² extension to Airbus’ Belfast wing facility as the manufacturer prepares to ramp up A220 production. The project forms part of a wider multi-million-pound…
Airbus has unveiled the livery of its first A350 freighter on a social media post, with the aircraft decked out to look like a parcel. The paint scheme was selected as part of a competition that…
A Malaysia Airlines (MH) Airbus A330 bound for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) aborted its takeoff at Narita International Airport (NRT) on Thursday after an aircraft problem was reported…
While Airbus prepares the first A350F prototype for its maiden flight in Toulouse, the second A350 freighter is already looking nearly complete. The…
On a return A320neo flight pair between Frankfurt and Rome, Lufthansa activated its new broadband internet on board on Wednesday. The entire group fl…
Airbus has begun construction of a 6,221-square-metre expansion at its Belfast wing manufacturing facility, strengthening production capacity for the A220 programme as the aircraft maker prepares to…
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