Manufacturers
Romania Orders 12 Airbus H225M Helicopters Under EU SAFE Programme
Romania has signed a contract for 12 Airbus H225M multirole military helicopters under the EU's SAFE initiative.
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News
NTSB Details Rapid Descent in Fatal NBC4 Helicopter Crash
The NTSB's preliminary report states an Airbus AS350 B2 news helicopter was in a rapid descent before striking a storage container in the September 15 crash in Chatsworth that killed three.
Manufacturers
British Airways reveals A380 refurbishment
British Airways has unveiled the completed interior design for its refurbished Airbus A380.
Manufacturers
Singapore Airlines Winter 2026/27 Schedule Adds A380 to Auckland
Singapore Airlines will fly to 82 destinations this winter, redeploying the Airbus A380 to Auckland for the full season and adjusting cabins on Australian routes.
Programmes
Airbus A350 Freighter Completes Maiden Flight
The Airbus A350 Freighter performed its first flight on September 29, 2026, launching a 400-hour test campaign ahead of planned 2027 certification.
Types
Airbus A321neo Fuselage Coating Flaw Affects Over 500 Jets
Airbus has confirmed a quality issue with the anti-corrosion coating on fuselage stringers in over 500 A321neo aircraft.
Manufacturers
Delta Adds Manila A350-900, Cuts 17 Routes in Network Shift
Delta Air Lines is launching new nonstop service from Los Angeles to Manila with its Airbus A350-900 while canceling 17 other international routes.
Manufacturers
Iberia marks 100th anniversary with special livery
Iberia has unveiled a special centenary livery featuring a large red '100' on an Airbus A350 and launched a year-long anniversary programme.
Manufacturers
Airbus Revives A380 Wing Plant for A321neo Production
Airbus is investing $200 million to convert its former A380 wing factory in Broughton, UK, to produce wings for the backlogged A321neo.
Manufacturers
Lufthansa's Final Airbus A340-600s Fly Two Transatlantic Routes
Lufthansa will retire its last four Airbus A340-600 quadjets by October 2026, operating them exclusively on daily flights from Frankfurt to New York JFK.
Manufacturers
Airbus A220's Hybrid Fly-By-Wire System Blends Airbus-Style Sidesticks and Bombardier Design
The Airbus A220's unique fly-by-wire system, designed by Bombardier before Airbus took over the program.
Manufacturers
Qantas Replaces Melbourne-Los Angeles A380 With Boeing 787-9
Qantas will drop its Airbus A380 service from Melbourne to Los Angeles on October 22, switching to a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Manufacturers
Etihad's Final Stored A380 Returns to Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways has retrieved its last Airbus A380 from long-term storage in France, moving the airline closer to operating nine of the superjumbos.
Manufacturers
Air France to Retire Last Airbus A318s in 2027
Air France will operate the final four commercial Airbus A318s until March 2027. The airline is the last to fly the 80-unit variant, which struggled with high operating costs.
Manufacturers
SWISS to Donate Final A340-300 to Transport Museum
SWISS will donate its last Airbus A340-300 to the Swiss Museum of Transport in 2028. The museum must plan a complex move for the 125-tonne aircraft and secure funding by late 2026.
Manufacturers
Delta Airbus A220s Divert After Cabin Fume Incidents
Two Delta Air Lines Airbus A220 flights declared emergencies within 48 hours due to cabin fumes.
Manufacturers
Lufthansa Technik Nears A330 AeroSHARK Certification
Lufthansa Technik is in the final phase of certifying its shark skin-inspired AeroSHARK film for Airbus A330-200 and -300 aircraft.
Manufacturers
EasyJet sued for $72M over six stranded Airbus A319s
Irish lessor STLC Europe Eight, a subsidiary of Russia's GTLK, is suing easyJet for at least $72 million. The lawsuit concerns six Airbus A319s that the airline abandoned, citing EU sanctions.
Manufacturers
Philippine Airlines Deploys A350-1000 on Key Pacific Routes
Philippine Airlines is deploying its new Airbus A350-1000s on ultra-long-haul routes to North America, including San Francisco, New York, and Toronto.
Manufacturers
Boeing 787-10 MTOW Increase Expands Long-Haul Capability
Boeing's 787-10 Dreamliner has received a new maximum takeoff weight certification, extending its range and making it more competitive with the Airbus A350.
Manufacturers
Delta Anchors New Middle East Strategy With Atlanta Hub
Delta Air Lines is launching its first U.S. Carrier service to Riyadh from Atlanta and Boston, using new Airbus A350s.
Programmes
Airbus A350 2028 Production Target In Doubt Over Kinston Delays
Airbus faces significant challenges in reaching its goal of producing 12 A350s per month by 2028.
Manufacturers
Emirates Returns Airbus A380 to Beijing Route for October
Emirates will operate Airbus A380 flights between Dubai and Beijing from October 4 to 31.
Systems
Air India A320neo loses all hydraulic systems at 36,000 feet
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has found that an Air India Airbus A320neo lost pressure in all three of its hydraulic systems.
Programmes
KLM's First Airbus A350 Nears Delivery for October Service
KLM's first Airbus A350-900, named 'The Night Watch', is in final testing in Toulouse. The aircraft will enter service on October 9, 2026, initially flying five times weekly to Toronto, with more routes to Canada and Africa planned.