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Airbus’ third Fly Your Ideas student challenge to focus on six key air transport industry issues

15 March 2012 Headline news

The next Fly Your Ideas (FYI) challenge will give students the opportunity to help shape the future of flight by addressing one of six issues facing the air transport sector: energy, efficiency, affordable growth, traffic growth, passenger experience, and community friendliness.

India needs over 1,040 aircraft worth US$145 billion in next 20 years

15 March 2012 Press Release

Demand for larger eco-efficient aircraft

I-4D receives the “Enabling Technology Award” for air traffic management excellence

13 March 2012 News in brief

The Airbus-developed I-4D (initial four-dimensional) system has been recognised for technological excellence by leading information provider IHS Jane's, underscoring its capabilities for improving the efficiency of air traffic management operations worldwide. I-4D - which is a cornerstone of the SES...

Airbus’ John Leahy receives the highest civil decoration in France

13 March 2012 News in brief

In recognition of his contributions to aviation, Airbus Chief Operating Officer – Customers John Leahy has been named an “Officer” of the French Legion of Honour – which is the country’s highest civil decoration. Leahy joined Airbus in 1995, and has led a commercial team that has sold 80 per cent of...

First A350 XWB aft fuselage built

13 March 2012 Press Release

Structural assembly of the first A350 XWB aft fuselage destined for the first flying A350 XWB (MSN1) has been completed at Airbus’ manufacturing site in Hamburg (Germany). The fuselage section will now undergo its secondary interior structural assembly and system installation before being delivered ...

Sweeping Loss for Boeing in WTO Appeal

12 March 2012 Press Release

• Appeal Report confirms and extends the WTO’s condemnation of massive illegal subsidies to Boeing

• Appellate Body rejects nearly 90% of US appeals of the WTO’s earlier findings while validating 100% of EU appeals

• Loss of roughly $45 billion in Airbus sales due to illegal Boeing subsidies

• B...

Airbus to exhibit corporate jet for first time in India

12 March 2012 Press Release

ACJ318 on display has widest and tallest cabin of any bizjet

Stop ETS trade conflict

12 March 2012 Press Release

Airbus and eight industry partners call upon Governments of France, Germany, the UK and Spain

Fuel savings measures are validated in three projects with Airbus involvement

9 March 2012 Feature story

Three Airbus-supported projects in the Atlantic Interoperability Initiative to Reduce Emissions (AIRE) have demonstrated how improved ground operations and air traffic management procedures can contribute to reductions in fuel consumption for the air transport industry.

A380 to fly at FIDAE Air Show as part of its Latin American Tour

8 March 2012 Press Release

A400M makes debut at the region’s biggest air show in Santiago de Chile

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Orders & deliveries

Airbus April 2012
Total orders 11574
Total deliveries 7225
In operation 6738

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