COMAC, China’s leading aircraft manufacturer, plans to significantly increase C919 production from 50 to 75 jets annually by 2024, aiming for a total of 200 by 2029. This ambitious strategy, revealed at a supplier conference, positions COMAC to compete more …
Bangkok Airways plans a significant fleet renewal over the next four to five years, aiming to acquire up to 30 new narrowbody aircraft from Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer to meet rising tourism demand in Thailand. CEO Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth confirmed intentions …
EVA Air has ordered six Airbus A350-1000s and three A321neos, valued at approximately $3.1 billion, to modernize its fleet and enhance passenger experience. This order complements previous commitments for 18 A350s and 15 A321neos. The new aircraft will replace older …
Japan Airlines (JAL) has partnered with Airbus, Nippon Paper, Sumitomo Corporation, and the Green Earth Institute to explore Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) derived from domestic wood. This collaboration, named “Morisora,” aims to promote SAF development and usage, with a goal …
The Airbus A380 prototype has successfully returned to the skies after a three-year hiatus, completing a three-hour test flight from Toulouse, France, on March 14, 2025. This marks the aircraft’s first operational activity since May 2022, following a period of …
Air India, now owned by the Tata Group, has unveiled its first retrofitted Airbus A320neo, marking a significant step in its fleet modernization. Registered as VT-EXN, this aircraft features upgraded seating, new carpets, modern curtains, and a refreshed exterior reflecting …
Airbus has entered the competition to modernize LOT Polish Airlines’ regional fleet by proposing its A220 airliners, available in A220-100 and A220-300 versions. This initiative aligns with LOT’s plan to enhance operational efficiency and passenger comfort, responding to a tender …
In February 2025, Boeing outpaced Airbus in aircraft deliveries, shipping 44 planes compared to Airbus’s 41. This gave Boeing a total of 89 deliveries for the year, while Airbus managed 66. Boeing’s strong performance was largely driven by its 737-8 …
Airbus has revealed that some A220 passenger jets are facing corrosion issues, affecting a limited number of aircraft operated by U.S. airlines, though there are no immediate safety risks. Regular maintenance checks are being conducted to address the problem, which …
Airbus has achieved a significant milestone with the successful delivery of the first A350F Section 19, featuring a newly designed tail protector, to Hamburg. This development highlights Airbus’s commitment to operational efficiency and the role of Getafe as a key …
