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Lufthansa Technik joins Airbus ACJ Service Centre Network

18 May 2005 Press Release

Lufthansa Technik AG has become the latest company to join the Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) family network of Service Centres, which specialises in executive and private aviation, complementing Airbus Customer Services' existing worldwide network of spares, training facilities and technical ...

Sichuan Airlines orders eight Airbus A320 Family aircraft

18 May 2005 Press Release

Sichuan Airlines has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of six A320s and two A319s. The aircraft, scheduled for delivery from late 2005 to 2008, will be powered by IAE?s V2500 engines.

?The aircraft will help us enlarge our fleet and increase our operational capability on high-al...

Airbus announce their vision for service orientated data

13 May 2005 Press Release

Airbus has announced the launch of its modular approach to aircraft maintenance data for their new aircraft, the A380. This is an extension of Airbus? existing advanced technical data consultation tool, called AirN@v. AirN@v will consist of five modules covering maintenance, engineering, repair, mai...

Airbus & Lufthansa Technik to team on outfitting private A380s

5 May 2005 Press Release

Airbus and Lufthansa Technik AG have signed a preliminary agreement covering the outfitting of cabins for the double-deck A380, paving the way for sales and marketing of private aircraft versions of the world's largest and most modern airliner.

With two separate decks and the widest cab...

A380, the 21st century flagship, successfully completes its first flight

A380, the 21st century flagship, successfully completes its first flight
27 April 2005 Press Release

The first A380 to take to the air landed at Blagnac international airport in Toulouse, France at 14.23 local time (12.23h UTC) after successfully completing its first flight that lasted three hours and 54 minutes. The A380?s first flight was jointly captained by Claude Lelaie, Senior Vice President ...

A380, world?s largest commercial aircraft, successfully takes to the skies

A380, world?s largest commercial aircraft, successfully takes to the skies
27 April 2005 Press Release

Aviation history was made this morning when the first A380, the world?s largest commercial aircraft, successfully took off on its maiden flight leaving Blagnac International Airport in Toulouse, France at 10.29 hours local time (08.29 UTC) from runway 32L. The A380 first flight will take place above...

Kingfisher Airlines celebrates delivery of first Airbus A320

Kingfisher Airlines celebrates delivery of first Airbus A320
25 April 2005 Press Release

Kingfisher Airlines, the new value-based carrier headquartered in Mumbai, India, today celebrated the delivery of its first A320, becoming a new Airbus operator.

Dr Vijay Mallya, Chairman of the UB Group, one of India?s largest companies and the parent company of Kingfisher Airlines, accepte...

Airbus Engineering Centre to be set up in China

22 April 2005 Press Release

Airbus and China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC II) have agreed to set up an engineering centre in the form of a joint venture in Beijing. The facility will in particular perform aircraft specific design work for the A350 programme.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and French Prime Ministe...

Airbus recognises best performance in its Annual Supplier Support Survey

22 April 2005 Press Release

Airbus highlights its top 10 suppliers in its Annual Supplier Support Survey, which reflects the results of the 2004 Customer Satisfaction, and Supplier Support Performances Evaluation.

The Survey conducted for 40 suppliers and rated by over 85 customers is designed by Airbus to recognise be...

China to produce wing box for Airbus A320 Family aircraft

22 April 2005 Press Release

Airbus and China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC I) have agreed to enter into the third phase of the A320 Family Wing Cooperation Programme, which comprises the production of wing box. This represents significant progress in Airbus? technology transfer to China.

The two sides signed to...

Chinese Airlines order 30 Airbus aircraft

21 April 2005 Press Release

Three Chinese airlines have signed contracts for the purchase of 30 Airbus aircraft. China Southern Airlines has signed with Airbus for five A380s; China Eastern Airlines has signed with Airbus for five A319s, 11 A321s and four A320s; Shenzhen Airlines has signed with China Aviation Supplies Import ...

First metal cut for the Airbus A380 freighter

First metal cut for the Airbus A380 freighter
12 April 2005 Press Release

The A380 freighter became a reality when the first ?metal cut? of the aircraft?s centre wing box took place today at Airbus? site in Nantes, France. This marks the start of manufacturing of the largest commercial freighter ever and is confirmation that the A380F programme is on track.

The ce...

Airbus reduces supply chain for spare parts

6 April 2005 Press Release

Airbus Spares Support and Services and The Mexmil Company of Santa Ana, CA (Mexmil) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which provides the basis for a future agreement under which Mexmil will manufacture, market and distribute specific Airbus proprietary spare parts for the thermo-acoust...

CSA Czech Airlines add A319 and A320 aircraft to its fleet

6 April 2005 Press Release

The Czech national carrier CSA Czech Airlines has signed a firm contract for the purchase of twelve Airbus single aisle aircraft. The signature follows a preliminary announcement made last year that CSA Czech Airlines had selected the A319 and the A320 to replace the older generation aircraft in its...

Thai Airways International initiates major Airbus fleet expansion

6 April 2005 Press Release

Thai Airways International has taken delivery of the first of four A340-500s, with the aircraft also being the first in the entire fleet to be painted in the airline?s striking new livery. This event marks the start of a major Airbus widebody fleet expansion programme, which will also see six A340-6...

Airbus presents A380 cabin at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2005

31 March 2005 Press Release

Airbus is underlining its leadership in cabin innovation at this year?s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIE) held in Hamburg, Germany from April 5th to 7th. Airbus will present a full-scale A380 cabin being the highlight of its sizeable Hall 6 stand. The A380 mock-up will be about eight meters long and com...

GB Airways expands Airbus fleet with A320 family order

29 March 2005 Press Release

GB Airways has signed a contract with Airbus for five Airbus single-aisle Family aircraft: one A320 and four A321s. This is the first time that the airline is acquiring aircraft directly from Airbus. Delivery of these five aircraft is expected from 2007 onwards. The aircraft will be powered by IAE V...

AirAsia increases A320 commitment to 100 aircraft

25 March 2005 Press Release

AirAsia, the leading low fare, no frills airline in Southeast Asia, has signed a purchase contract for 60 A320s plus a further 40 options. This is an increase of an additional 20 aircraft on top of the original purchase agreement for 40 A320s order plus 40 options under the Memorandum of Understandi...

Airbus MRO network launch

23 March 2005 Press Release

Airbus announces the deployment of the first Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Network ? an initiative designed to ensure availability of competitive maintenance services and solutions to Airbus customers worldwide.

With a growing trend towards the outsourcing of maintenance, MRO provi...

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15 March 2005 Press Release

SATA International, the Azorean airline, has taken delivery of the first of two new A320 aircraft, which will be deployed on key European routes primarily to Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, London and Madrid. These two new CFM powered aircraft will replace older B737s, operating alongside an A320 that wa...

China Southern Airlines receives first A330-200 aircraft

28 February 2005 Press Release

China Southern Airlines has taken delivery its first A330-200 of four on order, becoming the first operator of the aircraft in the Chinese mainland. The remaining three will be delivered in the first half of this year.

The aircraft, powered by Trent 700 engines of Rolls Royce, will seat 266 ...

Kingfisher Airlines to add A319s to A320 fleet

23 February 2005 Press Release

Kingfisher Airlines has signed a contract with Airbus for three A319s, becoming a new customer for the type. It has already placed firm orders for ten Airbus A320s and taken options on a further 20, deliveries of which will begin in April this year.

Deliveries of the newly ordered A319s will ...

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9 February 2005 Press Release

Airbus, the world?s leading aircraft manufacturer, is expanding its presence in Japan with the appointment at the head of its Tokyo-based subsidiary of three senior executives, including a new President and CEO. The objective is to provide Airbus with a better understanding of and access to the Japa...

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28 January 2005 Press Release

 China Southern Airlines Company Limited and China Aviation Supplies Imp. and Exp. Group Corporation (CASGC) have signed in Paris a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Airbus for the purchase of five A380s. This is the first commitment placed by a Chinese carrier for the A380, which

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27 January 2005 Press Release

Northwest Airlines has placed a firm order for eight A330s, including two A330-200s and six A330-300s. Like the existing A330s in Northwest?s fleet, the new A330-200s will seat 243 passengers in a two-class configuration and the A330-300s will accommodate 298 passengers in two classes. Both versi...

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17 January 2005 Press Release

Unveiling the flagship ? the A380 reveal

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12 January 2005 Press Release

2004: Another Landmark Year for Airbus

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11 January 2005 Press Release

UPS selects A380

Airbus committed to supporting Red Cross humanitarian aid for tsunami victims

5 January 2005 Press Release

Airbus committed to supporting Red Cross humanitarian aid for tsunami victims

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10 December 2004 Press Release

A350 receives ?Authorisation To Offer? (ATO)

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9 December 2004 Press Release

Airbus A318 performs first flight with new PW6000A engines

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8 December 2004 Press Release

Vietnam Airlines has signed a contract for an additional ten A321 aircraft, bringing total orders for Airbus aircraft to fifteen

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6 December 2004 Press Release

China Aviation Supplies Import & Export Group Corporation (CASGC) has announced its decision to acquire 23 Airbus A320 Family aircraft

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6 December 2004 Press Release

Airbus Engineering Boss Honoured for Lifetime Achievement

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3 December 2004 Press Release

Alenia Aeronautica and Airbus signed a Industrial Cooperation Agreement for the A380 Freighter

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29 November 2004 Press Release

Airbus A320 Family to Benefit from Lower Maintenance Costs

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24 November 2004 Press Release

Eva Air orders additional A330

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16 November 2004 Press Release

Mexicana de Aviacion, First to Operate the A318 in Latin America

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4 November 2004 Press Release

Air Berlin and Niki Luftfahrt to Acquire up to 110 Airbus A320 Aircraft

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2 November 2004 Press Release

Hainan Airlines orders eight Airbus A319s

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2 November 2004 Press Release

Sichuan Airlines receives first Airbus A319

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21 October 2004 Press Release

Airbus, Boeing Distribute Updated Training Aid To Airlines

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18 October 2004 Press Release

Druk Air receives its first Airbus A319

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15 October 2004 Press Release

British Airways Takes Delivery Of First Airbus A321

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9 October 2004 Press Release

Air China Orders Six Airbus A319s

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9 October 2004 Press Release

China Eastern Airlines Signs Contract With Airbus On Purchasing 20 A330-300s

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7 October 2004 Press Release

Statement By Airbus On The Us Government Request For Formal Consultations At The Wto

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1 October 2004 Press Release

Airbus and Teledyne Controls Release ?AirFASE??

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1 October 2004 Press Release

Airbus at Japan Aerospace 2004 in Yokohama

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29 September 2004 Press Release

Airbus Hands Over First A310 Mrtt Air-To-Air Refuelling Aircraft