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From the A380 to A320: Airbus makes its mark on the Paris Air Show’s first day

The A380 literally “owned the skies” during the opening hours of this week’s Paris Air Show, creating an initial “buzz” with a major acquisition announcement that expands lease opportunities for airlines, followed by the rollout of a new marketing campaign for the flagship jetliner, and topped off w...

17 June 2013 Headline news

In parallel, the A320 Family logged two new significant bookings from long-time customers – Lufthansa and ILFC – with combined orders for 150 of the single-aisle aircraft.

The A380’s dominant Paris Air Show presence began in the morning with Doric Lease Corp’s Memorandum of Understanding to acquire 20 A380s, which quickly became the talk of the show.  The Dublin, Ireland-based lessor said it already has started a dialog with airlines expressing interest in A380 leases.

In other activity at Le Bourget Airport, Airbus unveiled the A380 “Own the sky” campaign,...

Airbus recognises suppliers for best in-service performance

Supplier Support Rating award winners judged by 108 Airbus operators

18 June 2013 Press Release

On the occasion of the annual Airbus Suppliers Awards ceremony held during the Paris Air Show 2013, Didier Lux, Airbus Executive Vice President Customer Services, presented awards to recognise Systems & Equipment suppliers to Airbus who have achieved outstanding levels of customer satisfaction.

The yearly ‘Supplier Support Rating’ survey is designed to recognize performance and commitment to customer satisfaction, as well as to identify areas for support improvement. To determine the shortlist, the rating process included inputs from 108 participating Airbus operators. The awards are...

Airbus and GMF AeroAsia sign agreement for strategic maintenance training partnership in Indonesia

Sharing Airbus experience on long term basis for the benefit of our customers

18 June 2013 Press Release

Airbus and GMF AeroAsia (GMF), the maintenance and repair subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia have finalised an agreement for Maintenance Training Collaboration to develop a five-year strategic partnership. As part of this, GMF will become Airbus’ local maintenance training centre in Indonesia. This confirms the preliminary agreement (Memorandum for Collaboration) reached last year at Farnborough.

This partnership is aimed at developing the maintenance training capabilities locally in Indonesia, based on respective strengths and assets of GMF and Airbus. This co-operation will provide Airbus...

Tunisia’s Syphax Airlines orders the A320neo and the A320ceo

First NEO breakthrough in Africa

18 June 2013 Press Release

Syphax Airlines, a new Tunisian based airline, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to buy three A320neo. The order is the first time an African based carrier has ordered the NEO and marks a significant breakthrough for Airbus in one of the world’s fastest developing markets.  Syphax have also ordered three A320ceo aircraft. The aircraft will be powered by CFM engines.

“Syphax Airlines is focused on continuing to grow its Tunisian, North Africa and Europe routes, and an expansion of its network to Asia and North America, through its hubs in Tunis and Sfax while offering...

LATAM takes delivery of 200th A320 aircraft at Paris Air Show

TAM A320 equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing-tip devices

18 June 2013 Press Release

LATAM Airlines Group, the holding company for LAN and TAM Airlines and third largest Airbus customer in terms of in-service and on order aircraft, has taken delivery of its 200th A320 aircraft at Le Bourget Paris Air Show. The TAM A320 is equipped with Sharklet fuel-saving wing-tip devices and powered by CFM engines.

“We are very happy to receive our 200th Airbus A320 at the 50th Paris Air Show, a truly momentous occasion that reflects the important relationship Airbus, LAN, TAM and now LATAM have shared since 1998,” said Roberto Alvo, LATAM Airlines Group’s Chief Corporate Officer. “The...

Comlux becomes first to take delivery of an Airbus ACJ321

Cabin is widest, tallest and longest of any business jet

18 June 2013 Press Release

Comlux has taken delivery of the first Airbus ACJ321, the newest private jet from the world’s most modern aircraft family, which means that it will become the first to have operated every corporate Airbus A320 Family version. 

The Airbus ACJ321 is now being outfitted with VVIP cabin by Comlux America in Indianapolis, and is due to be completed in 2014. Like the Airbus ACJ318, ACJ319 and...

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Airbus’ A380 is ready to “Own the sky”

18 June 2013 Feature story

When the A380 first entered commercial service, it was “Love at first flight” – and with more than five years of worldwide operations to its credit, this 21st century jetliner has proven it is ready for long-term relationships.

Concurrent with Airbus’ launch of the newest A380 marketing campaign: “Own the sky,” the aircraft lived up to its billing during the first days of the Paris Air Show with the announcement of Doric Lease Corp’s...

News in brief

The no. 2 production A400M makes its maiden flight

11 June 2013

Airbus Military’s second production A400M – designated MSN8 – marked an important milestone this month with completion of the aircraft’s initial flight from Seville, Spain on 7 June. This new-generation military airlifter is planned for delivery to the French Air Force during the third quarter of 2013.