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With a new addition to the Hua-Ou Aviation Support Centre in Beijing, this facility will provide enhanced support for operators of Airbus aircraft in China.

Shortly after receiving its first A330-300 passenger jetliner and initial A330-300F freighter from Airbus this week, Turkish Airlines highlighted these A330s at the Istanbul Airex air show – where an Airbus A380 test and development aircraft also was on display.

Airbus’ updated branding combines the original ball-shaped logo with the modernised typeface of its EADS corporate parent company.

The Airbus Corporate Foundation has provided assistance for a relief mission, which was performed with the testbed A340-600 aircraft and delivered supplies to those affected by the recent flooding in Pakistan.

Etihad Airways has received the first A330-200F at its Abu Dhabi home base, and is preparing for the service introduction of this new mid-size freighter with the carrier's Etihad Crystal Cargo air freight operation.

The 133 firm orders and 122 commitments announced by Airbus at this week's Farnborough International Airshow continues the company's strong commercial performance in 2010.

Airbus’ high-level activity during the 2010 Farnborough Airshow’s opening day was led by major sales announcements for A320 Family aircraft and an order for A330-300 widebody jetliners.

The third A400M has performed its maiden flight, joining the development and certification programme for Airbus Military’s next-generation, multi-role airlifter.

Already one of the most successful widebody aircraft in service today, the popularity of Airbus' A330 continues to grow with more than 1,000 orders booked for its various versions.

Airbus took centre stage during the 2010 Berlin Air Show, with high-level participation that included its announcement of new aircraft agreements valued at more than $15.3 billion and the public debut of Airbus Military’s new A400M airlifter.

The aviation industry will celebrate several historic milestones at this year’s Berlin Air Show, with Airbus providing a high-level presence that includes the first public appearance of its A400M military airlifter and the participation of three A380 jetliners.

The first A380 for Lufthansa has been delivered, bringing the number of carriers with Airbus' next generation double-deck aircraft to five.

A SPace Innovative Cabin Equipment (SPICE) prototype on display for the first time and new details of the A350 XWB cabin interior will highlight Airbus’ presence at this premier trade fair for aircraft furnishing and design.

Mak Swee Wah, Singapore Airlines’ Executive Vice President – Operations & Services, highlights the carrier’s A380, A340 and A330 operating experience, while looking to the future introduction of its A350s.

The U.S. carrier receives its initial A330-200 aircraft during a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, bringing a new level of fuel-efficiency and passenger comfort to this Pacific-based airline's expanding long-haul operations.

An Airbus affiliate company that dismantles retired aircraft using environmentally-friendly methods is proving a success, with six aircraft and one set of wings having been recycled at the facility since its inauguration in mid-2009.

Scheduled development test flights did not show any abnormalities after multi-hour evaluations performed in European airspace.

Airbus' first dedicated freighter for the mid-size, long-haul cargo marketplace - the A330-200F - is a step closer to delivery startup after receiving its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency.

Airbus' presence at this week's FIDAE air show in Santiago, Chile underscored the company's growing success in Latin America, where nearly 370 Airbus aircraft currently are flying with 22 airlines - representing some 42 percent of the total in-service fleet.

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Airbus has a major presence in Latin America, where the new A330-200F cargo aircraft is making its market debut at Chile's FIDAE 2010 air show.

Airbus Military's A400M has arrived at Toulouse-Blagnac airport, where this new-generation airlifter will continue its flight test activities.

The Singapore Airshow welcomes Airbus' new A330-200F freighter

A new industry milestone: Airbus delivers its 6,000th aircraft

Airbus starts the new decade with a growing order volume and flexibility in its production system

The Chinese final assembly facility earns its place in Airbus' growing internationalised network

The A400M demonstrates its performance during a "fantastic" first flight

"See the bigger picture" photo contest images to be highlighted during the International Year of Biodiversity

Air France inaugurates transatlantic A380 operations between Europe and the U.S.

A strong showing for Airbus at the 2009 Dubai Airshow

Airbus will attain another record delivery level in 2009 and further build its order backlog

A milestone first flight: The A330-200F confirms it is "the right aircraft, right now"

Airbus delivers the A380 to Air France for introduction on its Paris-New York route

The A380 embarks on two new global demonstration tours

Bringing airlines together for a common goal

World's first commercial passenger flight powered by fuel made from natural gas lands in Qatar

A330-200F makes a strong impression at programme progress review

World aircraft fleet to grow with modern, efficient aircraft

Air France and Lufthansa prepare for A380 service introduction

Asian Aerospace 2009 highlights Airbus' presence in the Asia/Pacific region

First A330-200F freighter advances through its final assembly process

Airbus' Chinese final assembly line is ready to meet the country's single-aisle jetliner demand

Airbus' Chinese final assembly line is ready to meet the country's single-aisle jetliner demand

Airbus rolls out its second A350 XWB composite fuselage demonstrator

The A380 is readied for its participation in America's renowned AirVenture Oshkosh aviation event

The A380 takes centre stage at Oshkosh's AirVenture aviation gathering in the U.S.

The A330/A340 Family looks to the future after its 1,000th delivery milestone

The A380 arrives in Hong Kong with Singapore Airlines

Passengers and airlines praise the A380 in operational service

Paris Air Show 2009: honouring the past and building the future