First-Ever A380 Takes Flight Again
While some of the superjumbo jets were retired during the COVID-19 pandemic, 189 A380s remain in active service worldwide.
While some of the superjumbo jets were retired during the COVID-19 pandemic, 189 A380s remain in active service worldwide.
The January 2024 incident has prompted both Airbus and Air France to change procedures and add more pilot training events.
On Thursday, the airline said it plans to restore its last two A380s to active service in 2025. Previously, the last A380 was set to reenter service in 2026.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recently certified Airbus’ latest aircraft, the A321XLR, equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said the company could prioritize deliveries to its non-U.S. customers if tariffs impacted its American imports.
Controllers warned an Asiana flight of its low altitude on Sunday. The A350 was approximately 700 feet below the published altitude while on approach.
Malaysia Airlines has added a second Airbus A330-900neo aircraft to its fleet this week. The jet is expected to enable additional network opportunities.
Airbus reported a six percent revenue increase in 2024, delivering 766 commercial aircraft despite supply chain challenges.
The airline has also announced further expansion, with a new addition to its fleet: the carrier’s first-ever narrowbody jet.
Breeze is expanding again, this time with a new point on its route map. The airline, which began service in 2021, operates to nearly 70 cities in 31 states.