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Airbus employees embark on third biodiversity project to India

Airbus employees embark on third biodiversity project to India
27 September 2011 Press Release

Bio-gas units to reduce CO2 and restore local forests and fauna

Airbus sees demand for over 27,800 aircraft in the next 20 years

Airbus sees demand for over 27,800 aircraft in the next 20 years
19 September 2011 Press Release

Ongoing trend for larger eco-efficient aircraft

Airbus in Illescas delivers first A350 XWB Wing Lower Cover to Airbus in Broughton

Airbus in Illescas delivers first A350 XWB Wing Lower Cover to Airbus in Broughton
16 September 2011 Press Release

Produced at Airbus’ Centre of Excellence for composite materials in Spain

Air France-KLM to acquire up to 60 A350 XWBs

Air France-KLM to acquire up to 60 A350 XWBs
16 September 2011 Press Release

A350XWB continues to attract world class airlines

MASkargo takes delivery of first A330-200F

MASkargo takes delivery of first A330-200F
15 September 2011 Press Release

Newest operator of world’s most efficient mid-size freighter

Airbus to exhibit world's largest corporate jet cabin at Jet Expo

Airbus to exhibit world's largest corporate jet cabin at Jet Expo
13 September 2011 Press Release

Most spacious cabin on display at the show

Airbus becomes ambassador for Global Restoration Council and Coalition

Airbus becomes ambassador for Global Restoration Council and Coalition
2 September 2011 Press Release

Supporting international project to reforest 15% of degraded forests worldwide by 2020

Lao Airlines purchases two A320s

Lao Airlines purchases two A320s
26 August 2011 Press Release

New customer for world's best selling single aisle product line

Airbus signs MOU with VEB-Leasing on financing and leasing cooperation

Airbus signs MOU with VEB-Leasing on financing and leasing cooperation
17 August 2011 Press Release

Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading Russian leasing company, VEB-Leasing, on cooperation in aviation leasing and finance. The MoU was signed on the occasion of the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2011 by Christopher Buckley, Executive Vice-president Europe,...

Airbus and VSMPO-AVISMA sign up to strategic collaboration

Airbus and VSMPO-AVISMA sign up to strategic collaboration
16 August 2011 Press Release

Partners to develop vertical supply chain integration on titanium products

Airbus, Goodrich and VSMPO-AVISMA reinforce their partnership on the A350 XWB programme

Airbus, Goodrich and VSMPO-AVISMA reinforce their partnership on the A350 XWB programme
16 August 2011 Press Release

Confirms VSMPO’s strategic position within the EADS/Airbus supply chain

Qantas reveals plans to expand fleet with A320 Family

Qantas reveals plans to expand fleet with A320 Family
16 August 2011 Press Release

Commitment includes 78 A320neo aircraft

Airbus to exhibit world’s largest corporate jet cabin at LABACE

Airbus to exhibit world’s largest corporate jet cabin at LABACE
11 August 2011 Press Release

First display of Airbus ACJ318 in Brazil

THAI becomes new customer for A350 XWB and A320 Family

THAI becomes new customer for A350 XWB and A320 Family
11 August 2011 Press Release

Aircraft to bring new levels of comfort and eco-efficiency

CIT signs firm order for 50 A320neo aircraft

CIT signs firm order for 50 A320neo aircraft
10 August 2011 Press Release

Top leasing companies continue to favour A320neo

Airbus in Nantes delivers first A350 XWB Centre Wing Box to Airbus in St Nazaire

Airbus in Nantes delivers first A350 XWB Centre Wing Box to Airbus in St Nazaire
9 August 2011 Press Release

Main components of the first A350 XWB progressing towards final assembly

Garuda Indonesia finalises order for 25 A320 Family aircraft

Garuda Indonesia finalises order for 25 A320 Family aircraft
9 August 2011 Press Release

Eco-efficient aircraft to be operated by low cost unit Citilink

Cebu Pacific finalises order for 30 A321neo aircraft

Cebu Pacific finalises order for 30 A321neo aircraft
8 August 2011 Press Release

Eco-efficient aircraft will enable airline to offer more capacity at even lower cost

Lufthansa purchases 30 A320neo Family aircraft

Lufthansa purchases 30 A320neo Family aircraft
27 July 2011 Press Release

Fuel-efficient new aircraft will fit seamlessly into Lufthansa’s fleet and strategy

Airbus to acquire Satair A/S

Airbus to acquire Satair A/S
27 July 2011 Press Release

Acquisition of Satair A/S – a leading aviation after-market distributor – will significantly enhance Airbus’ services offering in aircraft material management

Airbus has signed an agreement with the Board of Directors of Satair A/S for the launch of a voluntary conditional tender offer with a cash ...

Airbus to acquire Metron Aviation

Airbus to acquire Metron Aviation
26 July 2011 Press Release

Supports strategy to improve global Air Traffic Management

IAG signs firm order for eight wide-body Airbus A330-300s

IAG signs firm order for eight wide-body Airbus A330-300s
26 July 2011 Press Release

Iberia flies high with most eco-efficient mid-size aircraft family‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

American Airlines acquires 260 Airbus A320 Family aircraft

American Airlines acquires 260 Airbus A320 Family aircraft
20 July 2011 Press Release

U.S.-based global carrier becomes latest customer for Airbus’ market-leading, single-aisle aircraft

World’s first scheduled passenger biofuel flights commence

World’s first scheduled passenger biofuel flights commence
15 July 2011 Press Release

Lufthansa and Airbus make significant step forward towards sustainable aviation

Airbus and German Aerospace Centre (DLR) perform research tests for fuel cell powered autonomous taxiing

Airbus and German Aerospace Centre (DLR) perform research tests for fuel cell powered autonomous taxiing
6 July 2011 Press Release

Results feed aviation industries’ general understanding of technology and its potential

Tibet Airlines takes delivery of its first A319

Tibet Airlines takes delivery of its first A319
1 July 2011 Press Release

Newest Chinese operator flies high with Airbus

Airbus’ Quovadis subsidiary to implement Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) network across 11 Philippine airports

Airbus’ Quovadis subsidiary to implement Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) network across 11 Philippine airports
1 July 2011 Press Release

Quovadis, Airbus’ Flight Operations Services company, will participate in the development of a full Performance-Based Navigation (PBN*) network at a total of 11 Philippine airports, in cooperation with the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CA...

Garuda Indonesia adds new A330s to fleet

Garuda Indonesia adds new A330s to fleet
1 July 2011 Press Release

Maximum efficiency on long-haul routes

Airbus’ joint venture in China to increase A320 rudder production

Airbus’ joint venture in China to increase A320 rudder production
29 June 2011 Press Release

Half of A320 rudders to be produced in China by 2014

Singapore Airlines to expand fleet with 15 more A330s

Singapore Airlines to expand fleet with 15 more A330s
29 June 2011 Press Release

Underscores continued popularity of the best-selling mid-size widebody

China’s CAS and ICBC Leasing buy 88 Airbus A320 Family aircraft

China’s CAS and ICBC Leasing buy 88 Airbus A320 Family aircraft
28 June 2011 Press Release

China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) and ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.  (ICBC Leasing) have signed agreements with Airbus for a total of 88 A320 Family aircraft, 42 of them are for ICBC Leasing.

CAS’s General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Airbus was signed by Li Hai, President of...

Flash Mob at the Paris Air Show Le Bourget to support recruitment @Airbus

Flash Mob at the Paris Air Show Le Bourget to support recruitment @Airbus
24 June 2011 Press Release

Some 200 employees showed off their dance moves

Airbus with new order record at Paris Air Show 2011

Airbus with new order record at Paris Air Show 2011
23 June 2011 Press Release

- Orders and Commitments worth US$72 billion

- 730 Airbus aircraft from 16 customers

- A320neo sees over 1,000 commitments since launch

AirAsia orders 200 A320neo aircraft

AirAsia orders 200 A320neo aircraft
23 June 2011 Press Release

Largest-ever order consolidates A320 Family's market leading position

Team Wings of Phoenix from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics wins Airbus Fly Your Ideas 2011 competition

Team Wings of Phoenix from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics wins Airbus Fly Your Ideas 2011 competition
23 June 2011 Press Release

Students win €30,000 for their idea of a ground-based wind power generation system derived from aircraft wakes

GoAir buys 72 Airbus A320neo aircraft

GoAir buys 72 Airbus A320neo aircraft
23 June 2011 Press Release

Fleet expansion with world’s most efficient single aisle aircraft

Skymark Airlines orders two more A380s

Skymark Airlines orders two more A380s
23 June 2011 Press Release

Japan’s first A380 customer boosts order to six

ALAFCO to order 30 Airbus A320neo

ALAFCO to order 30 Airbus A320neo
22 June 2011 Press Release

Lessor sees irresistible demand for the fuel efficient neo

LAN signs firm order for 20 eco-efficient A320neo

LAN signs firm order for 20 eco-efficient A320neo
22 June 2011 Press Release

First from a Latin American

IndiGo firms up order for 150 A320neo and 30 A320s

IndiGo firms up order for 150 A320neo and 30 A320s
22 June 2011 Press Release

Benchmark order for single aircraft

Republic commits to 80 A320neo Family aircraft

Republic commits to 80 A320neo Family aircraft
22 June 2011 Press Release

A strong endorsement of the newest evolution in the Airbus fleet came today with the announcement of a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) for 40 A320 New Engine Option (A320neo) aircraft and 40 A319neo aircraft from Republic Airways Holdings, Inc., the parent company of U.S.-based Frontier Airlin...

AviancaTaca to increase fleet with 51 A320 Family aircraft

AviancaTaca to increase fleet with 51 A320 Family aircraft
22 June 2011 Press Release

Commitment includes 33 A320neo aircraft

European Commission, Airbus, airlines & biofuel producers in aviation biofuel accord

European Commission, Airbus, airlines & biofuel producers in aviation biofuel accord
22 June 2011 Press Release

Pan sector initiative targets two million tonnes of aviation biofuel by 2020

ALAFCO orders a further six A350 XWBs

ALAFCO orders a further six A350 XWBs
22 June 2011 Press Release

Leasing company sees surge in demand for larger aircraft models

Airbus recognises suppliers for best in-service performance

Airbus recognises suppliers for best in-service performance
21 June 2011 Press Release

Supplier Support Rating award winners judged by 117 Airbus operators

Check-in to the App Store to experience flight in 2050

Check-in to the App Store to experience flight in 2050
21 June 2011 Press Release

Airbus makes revolutionary Concept Cabin available to explore

Airbus undertakes large winglet retrofit evaluation on A320 Family

Airbus undertakes large winglet retrofit evaluation on A320 Family
21 June 2011 Press Release

Large winglets upgrade to bring further fuel efficiency and residual value benefits for in-service A320 Family aircraft

JetBlue to order 40 A320neo aircraft

JetBlue to order 40 A320neo aircraft
21 June 2011 Press Release

At the Le Bourget International Air Show in Paris today, JetBlue Airways and Airbus announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the airline to purchase 40 A320neo (new engine option) aircraft. The airline has not yet announced its engine selection for the new engine option aircraft. 

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Garuda Indonesia signs MOU for 25 A320 Family aircraft

Garuda Indonesia signs MOU for 25 A320 Family aircraft
21 June 2011 Press Release

Aircraft to be operated by low cost unit Citilink

CIT selects 50 A320neo aircraft

CIT selects 50 A320neo aircraft
21 June 2011 Press Release

A320neo continues to scoop up orders from top leasing companies