Tags: Airbus

easyJet first airline partner for Iris programme to further reduce aviation’s carbon emissions

22nd June 2022

Inmarsat and ESA’s Iris programme will provide next-generation technology to supply the communication capacity for ATC to better manage air traffic and help airlines to reduce carbon emissions through cutting-edge route optimisation easyJet will be the first evaluation partner for next-generation communication service Evaluation will take place on 11 newly delivered easyJet Airbus A320neo aircraft, […]

Qantas and Airbus joint investment to kickstart Australian biofuels industry

20th June 2022

The Qantas Group and Airbus will invest up to US$200 million to accelerate the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Australia in a landmark agreement.  The Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership was signed in Doha today by Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce and Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury ahead of the IATA AGM. […]

Airbus A321XLR takes off for the first time

16th June 2022

Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test flight which lasted approximately four hours and 35  minutes. The aircraft’s crew consisted of experimental test pilots Thierry Diez and GabrielDiaz de Villegas Giron, as well as […]

Wizz Air and Airbus Sign an Agreement on Hydrogen Powered Aircraft Operations

8th June 2022

Companies will collaborate on the operational and infrastructure opportunities of hydrogen powered aircraft Co-operation reaffirms Wizz Air’s ambitious sustainability commitment Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable European ultra-low-cost airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to explore the potential for hydrogen-powered aircraft operations. The cooperation means Wizz Air will analyse […]

Japan’s first SAF helicopter flight with H215

1st June 2022

Airbus Helicopters in Japan and Japan’s leading helicopter operator Nakanihon Air (NNK) have jointly performed the country’s first ever helicopter flight powered with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). NNK’s H215 helicopter conducted a 30-minute flight at Nagoya Airport in Aichi Prefecture today. The aircraft was fueled with 600 litres of “SUSTEO 10”, a renewable jet fuel […]

airBaltic receives its 36th Airbus A220-300

30th May 2022

On May 28, 2022, Latvian airline airBaltic welcomed its 36th Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-ABJ, in Riga. This is the fourth of eight planned Airbus A220-300 aircraft deliveries for airBaltic in 2022. This aircraft is a part of the 50 Airbus A220-300 which airBaltic has ordered. In addition, airBaltic holds 30 options and purchase […]

First ACH130 flying with sustainable aviation fuel in Scandinavia

24th May 2022

Helsinki Citycopter is committed to offering its Scandinavian customers exclusive flights in ACH130s while taking the first steps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ The first two ACH130s acquired by Helsinki Citycopter have just landed in Finland and is a cause for celebration for many reasons. Above all, it is […]

Delta A321neo lifts off on inaugural flight from Boston

23rd May 2022

Customers on the inaugural flight were the first to experience an  improved cabin experience throughout – including an industry-leading domestic First Class seat – and flew with confidence that their trans-continental journey is more fuel-efficient. The latest addition to Delta’s fleet, the A321neo, lifted off from Boston Logan International Airport Friday morning, bound for San […]

airBaltic receives its 35th Airbus A220-300

23rd May 2022

On May 21, 2022, Latvian airline airBaltic welcomed its 35th Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-ABI, in Riga. This is the third of eight planned Airbus A220-300 aircraft deliveries for airBaltic in 2022. This aircraft is a part of the 50 Airbus A220-300 which airBaltic has ordered. In addition, airBaltic holds 30 options and purchase […]