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Aviation Minister Keen On Establishing Manufacturing Hub In India

Gaurav Joshi — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:16:02 GMT

With thousands of aircraft slated to join Indian airlines’ fleet over the years, many are wondering if India will see the establishment of an assembly line or a manufacturing unit. India’s Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is equally keen on such a development and recently even met Airbus’ global chief to discuss such a possibility.

London, New York & More: Air Cote d'Ivoire Plans Long-Haul Expansion

Dillon Shah — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:00:12 GMT

Air Côte d'Ivoire has announced that it will be launching services to Paris and Casablanca in 2024, with plans to expand further afield by 2027, including services to London and New York.

Airbus Opens Dedicated Aircraft Lifecycle Center In China

Vincenzo Claudio Piscopo — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:12 GMT

Announced at the beginning of 2022, Airbus has finally inaugurated its first dedicated Aircraft Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) in Chengdu, China. The facility is a testament to the collaborative efforts between Airbus, Tarmac Aerosave, the city of Chengdu, and Satair, an Airbus company. It is also expected to revolutionize how aircraft are managed throughout their lifecycle, encompassing a comprehensive range of services from parking and storage to maintenance, upgrades, conversions, dismantling, and recycling.

Airbus Wants To Buy Back Aircraft Slots And Sell Them To United Airlines

Dillon Shah — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 12:00:12 GMT

With a backlog stretching multiple years, Airbus is reportedly looking to take back delivery slots over the coming years for its Airbus A321neo as it looks to capitalize on a potential order from United Airlines amid the carrier hesitation over the Boeing 737 MAX 10.

The 5 Largest Airbus A350-1000 Fleets

Aaron Bailey — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 04:00:13 GMT

After introducing commercial service with Qatar Airways in February 2018, the Airbus variant has been delivered to multiple airlines, reshaping their international network to compete with capabilities similar to those of Boeings 787 and 777 twinjets.

EASA Extends A320ceo Wing Fatigue Cracking Inspections To All A320neo Models

Rytis Beresnevičius — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:00:12 GMT

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has superseded a previous airworthiness directive (AD), extending inspections of certain areas of left-hand and right-hand side wings for all Airbus A320ceo and A321neo family aircraft that have the Sharklets modification installed on them.

Japan Airlines Has Operated Its 1st Airbus A350-1000 Flight To New York JFK

Luke Bodell — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:12 GMT

Japan Airlines has operated its inaugural A350-1000 flight with a service from Tokyo Haneda to New York JFK on Wednesday. The Japanese carrier will eventually fly 13 of the next-generation widebodies, primarily on routes to major European and North American cities.

EASA Mandates Specific Repairs For Russian And CIS Operated Airbus A320s & A320neos

Rytis Beresnevičius — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 01:00:12 GMT

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has mandated that all Airbus A320 and Airbus A320neo family aircraft operators that have aircraft that were approved to be operated inside the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to either repair or replace certain nose landing gear (NLG) parts.

Airbus Seeks FAA Exemption To Allow A321XLR Business Class Suite Doors

Rytis Beresnevičius — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:30:12 GMT

Airbus has asked the United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an exemption for its upcoming A321XLR variant. The exemption relates to installing mini-suites onboard the aircraft; more specifically, it's about installing a door on said suites. According to the European plane maker, similar exceptions have already been granted for the A321neo with the Airbus Cabin Flex (ACF) configuration, as well as other manufacturers’ products.

Air Belgium To Retire Its Airbus A330neo Aircraft

Dillon Shah — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 23:11:25 GMT

Belgium's debt-ridden Air Belgium recently made Belgian headlines after a local court extended its Judicial Reorganisation Procedure (PRJ) by another four months, delaying refunds for nearly 11,000 passengers. Now, it has emerged that the airline is facing operational constraints with both its Airbus A330neo fleet and its employees, according to a report by L-Post.