Airbus news
Here we gather what the specialist press publishes about Airbus: 1,402 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 18, 2026
The incident on Air India flight 2379 on 4 August 2026 is increasingly drawing the attention of international aviation authorities and safety experts…
In Canada, a new chapter is being written for Lufthansa City Airlines. Airbus is assembling the first of 40 ordered A220-300s. In November, the D-ACAA is due to arrive in Germany. The…
CDB Aviation has completed the delivery of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to UK leisure airline Jet2, supporting the carrier’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The three A321-251NX aircraft…
Stepping into the cockpit of an Airbus A320neo after flying the Boeing 737 MAX reveals a world of differences.
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CDB Aviation has completed the delivery of three Airbus A321-251NX aircraft to UK leisure airline Jet2 as part of the carrier’s fleet modernization program. The three aircraft are part of Jet2’s…
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Japan Airlines (JAL) is significantly expanding its offering to Europe in the 2026/27 winter schedule. On the routes to London and Paris, JAL will deploy the Airbus A350-1000 more frequently…
SYDNEY — A Qantas Airbus A380 completed a round-trip trans-Pacific crossing with a 33-centimeter maintenance light left inside its left wing, highlighting vulnerabilities in aviation tool-tracking…
For decades, cabin upgrades were often viewed as cosmetic projects scheduled separately from major maintenance events. That approach is rapidly changing. SWISS’ decision to combine a full SWISS…
It first flew for Lufthansa, then served as a German government aircraft under the registration 16+02 and the name Theodor Heuss. Now the Airbus A340-300 is up for sale - and that…
The delivery period runs until December 31, 2030. The agreement marks a new step in modernizing the UH-72 Lakota fleet, one of the leading light helicopters in the…
Fly 2 Galicia will launch in December 2026 with an Airbus A320 from Santiago de Compostela. Munich is among the eight new destinations of the virtual airline.
M1 Support Services wins the Flight School Next program: a contract of up to 26 years and US$10 billion that brings the American single-engine R66 in as the initial instruction platform at Fort…
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M1 Support Services wins the Flight School Next program: a contract of up to 26 years and US$10 billion for the R66 as the initial instruction platform…
There's more to first class than just the seat on the A380.
Qantas (QF) operated an Airbus A380 from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with a 33-centimeter maintenance light accidentally left inside its wing. The post…
SWISS will replace two A220-300s with A320neos at Geneva for the summer 2027 season, adding 24% more seats on the London Heathrow route as it seeks to improve unit profitability at its Cointrin base.
SWISS will replace two A220-300s with A320neos in Geneva for summer 2027, adding 24% more seats on the London-Heathrow route and seeking to improve unit profitability at its base in…
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August 17, 2026
Emirates is buying retired A380s not to fly them but to take them apart. The parts inside are worth more than the aircraft itself.
The Airbus C-30, registration FAB 2902, one of two A330-200s operated by the Brazilian Air Force, has advanced in its recovery process after nearly a year out of service. The aircraft underwent…
The US Army will expand its light helicopter fleet with the acquisition of up to 12 new Airbus UH-72B Lakotas. The contract, signed with Airbus Helicopters Inc., has an initial value…
A Makita flashlight was left trapped in the left wing of the VH‑OQK after maintenance in Sydney. The Qantas superjumbo operated the flights to Dallas/Fort Worth and back before it…
A Makita flashlight was left trapped in the left wing of VH-OQK after maintenance in Sydney. The Qantas superjumbo operated the flights to Dallas/Fort Worth and back before the object was…
The US Department of War signed an additional $115 million contract with Airbus Helicopters for a new batch of 12 UH-72B Lakota helicopters. The aircraft will be…
FACC's expanded agreement with Kineco Aerospace in India adds to a growing list of global aerospace suppliers building local composites manufacturing capacity and broader rise of composites…
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SWISS will increase capacity at its Geneva base during the 2027 summer season by replacing two Airbus A220-300s with larger Airbus A320neo aircraft. The change will increase capacity on the busy…
Why Air Canada Chose 16 Airbus A350-1000s Over Boeing's Delayed 777X To Replace Its Aging 777-300ERs
Could the carrier's decision be bad news for the American planemaker?
Tap Air Portugal will launch a new direct route between Porto and the Cape Verdean island of Sal on October 25. The route will be operated twice weekly with an Airbus A320 Neo. In winter…
The future jet is in the final assembly stage in Mirabel, with delivery expected in November and commercial operations set to begin in 2027
17 August 2026: The commercial pressure on the airline Swiss at its Geneva base has long been known to be high. As a result, there has repeatedly been speculation about whether Swiss would…
Davenport Aviation is pleased to announce that the Baltimore County Police Department has placed an order for a new Airbus H125 helicopter. Purchased through Davenport Aviation’s GSA contract, the…
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