Monthly Archives: March 2018

TAP Air Portugal to receive two A330neo

Airbus rolled out of the paint shop the initial two A330neo jetliners in red and green livery, destined for TAP Air Portugal  – the airline which will become the launch operator of this new member in Airbus’ A330 family. Both aircraft received the Portuguese airline’s branding at paint facilities in the Toulouse region of southern France – […]

Airbus new production plan: 3600 jobs threatened

Airbus announced reduced production of its A380 and A400M. That new production schedule could be affecting 3600 jobs, French daily Challenges estimates. France should be spared, but in Germany, United Kingdom and Spain, workers are expecting some reassignments. The company released a statement that it would meet the European Works Council (a committee in charge […]

Leadership Role Hands Over At CargoLogicAir

British cargo airline, CargoLogicAir, has confirmed management changes to support the next phase of its development strategy. Dmitry Grishin, who successfully led the establishment and launch of CargoLogicAir as well as its initial network development, has now handed over his responsibilities to newly-appointed CEO David Kerr, a move previously announced by the airline. Mr. Grishin […]

Airbus rolls out first A350 XWB Ultra Long Range jet

The first Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB has rolled out of the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse, France, on February 28, 2018. The latest variant of the A350 XWB family will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator Singapore Airlines (SIA) […]