All articles tagged with #airbus
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Airbus
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has ordered 30 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, bringing their total Airbus orders to 282, with 203 being A320neo models. This order underscores CALC's ongoing partnership with Airbus and their focus on sustainable, efficient aircraft solutions for their customers.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Reuters
Two Chinese airlines, Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, plan to purchase a total of 55 Airbus A320-family jets worth up to $8.2 billion, with deliveries expected between 2028 and 2032, pending government approvals.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Guardian
Airbus has reduced its plane delivery target for 2023 from 820 to around 790 due to a fuselage panel quality issue on its A320 aircraft, affecting hundreds of jets and prompting inspections and software updates, but the company maintains its financial outlook despite the setbacks.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Financial Times
Airbus has reduced its delivery targets for the A320 aircraft due to ongoing problems with the aircraft, impacting its production schedule and commitments.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by BBC
Airbus is inspecting a limited number of A320 aircraft due to a supplier quality issue with metal panels, following recent widespread grounding of planes for a software update related to solar radiation interference. The issue is not considered an immediate safety threat, and the inspection process aims to identify affected aircraft, with the impact on repairs and timelines still unclear.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Forbes
Airbus's stock dropped over 9% after a major software glitch affected nearly half of its A320 aircraft, though most have now been fixed with software updates, with ongoing efforts to repair the remaining planes. The company prioritized safety and apologized for passenger delays.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by CNBC
Airbus shares dropped up to 10% after discovering a quality issue with fuselage panels on dozens of A320 aircraft, leading to delays in deliveries but no immediate impact on in-service planes. The company has identified and contained the problem, and the stock decline reflects investor concern over the manufacturing flaw amid recent software-related disruptions affecting the fleet.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by TipRanks
American Airlines successfully avoided travel disruptions as Airbus completed a crucial fix, ensuring smoother operations and maintenance of their fleet.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Gizmodo
Airbus recalled thousands of A320 aircraft due to potential data corruption caused by intense solar radiation, which could affect flight control systems, following an incident where a plane experienced a sudden altitude drop. The issue is linked to solar flares and sunspot activity, prompting software updates and raising concerns about space weather impacts on aviation safety.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by SpaceNews
Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales are forming a joint venture to consolidate their space businesses, aiming to strengthen Europe's position in the global space market, with operations expected to start in 2027 and a projected annual revenue of €6.5 billion.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Investor's Business Daily
Boeing's aircraft deliveries increased in June, slightly trailing Airbus, boosting Boeing's stock which reached its highest since January 2024, while investigations into the Air India crash focus on engine fuel control switches, with no mechanical issues found yet.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Leeham News and Analysis
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus secured 142 firm orders and 103 MOUs, driven by strong demand for the A350 and A320neo families, while Boeing scaled back its presence following the recent Air India crash and did not announce new orders. Embraer also made notable sales, including 60 E175s and military aircraft orders. The show was relatively quiet aside from these deals, with Boeing facing challenges due to recent tragedies and technical issues.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Financial Times
Airbus announced nearly $10 billion in orders at the Paris Air Show, overshadowed by the recent Air India crash involving Boeing, which led to reduced Boeing presence at the event. Major deals included orders from Saudi Arabian leasing company AviLease, Riyadh Air, and Polish airline LOT, highlighting ongoing industry challenges such as supply chain issues and the impact of recent aviation accidents.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
China is considering a major order of up to 500 Airbus jets, including both narrowbody and widebody aircraft, as part of a strategic move to strengthen ties with Europe and send a message amid US-China trade tensions. The deal, potentially the largest for China, could be finalized during a high-profile visit by European leaders to Beijing, and may involve negotiations through China's state aircraft procurement body.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by One Mile at a Time
Air India, under Tata Group's ownership, has expanded its aircraft order with Airbus, increasing it by 100 jets to a total of 450. The updated order now includes a greater focus on the larger A321neo for narrow-body aircraft and an increased number of A350-900s for wide-body aircraft, reflecting a strategic shift towards more balanced fleet expansion. This move is part of Air India's broader efforts to modernize its fleet and regain market share in the rapidly growing Indian aviation market.