Airbus' 21st century flagship A380 flies over Santiago de Chile, home to the 2008 FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) air show. The developmental A380 arrived at Santiago's Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport on March 29, the first landing on Chilean soil for the world's most efficient airliner. The aircraft - a centerpiece of Airbus' presentation at FIDAE - is on display at the air show's static viewing area and is taking part in its flying demonstrations.
Airbus developed its SPace Innovative Catering Equipment (SPICE) galley concept to be more efficient than traditional catering systems, using boxes and foldable carts for service (1 April 2008)
The storage efficiency of Airbus’ SPace Innovative Catering Equipment (SPICE) could enable an airline to add 11 seats to a typical widebody aircraft cabin, while reducing overall weight (1 April 2008)
An A320 performed the first test flight with International Aero Engine's new fuel-efficient SelectOne™ powerplant, which is designed for lower CO2 emissions and longer on-wing time (27 February 2008)
A series of test flights will validate the SelectOne™ engine's performance and handling characteristics, leading to its certification and availability on the A319, A320 and A321 (27 February 2008)
Hawaiian Airlines placed a firm order for six A350 XWB-800s and six A330-200s, finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding signed in November 2007 (4 February 2008)
The A380’s historic first flight using alternative fuel for a civil aircraft was a cooperative effort with Rolls Royce and Shell International Petroleum (1 February 2008)
The A380 performed the first ever flight by a commercial aircraft using a liquid fuel processed from gas, which was fed to engine no. 1 during the milestone flight (1 February 2008)
Atlantic Airways, the Faroe Islands' flag carrier, is a new Airbus customer after signing a firm contract for an A319 plus one option (30 January 2008)
