Virgin Atlantic has confirmed an order of seven Airbus A330-900s (plus an undisclosed number of purchase rights), building upon the airline’s initial A330neo order made in 2019, when it became the first UK airline to order the aircraft type. “This is the best-performing plane in terms of Net Promoter Score,” said CEO Shai Weiss. “This configuration is exceptional”
The Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has received Type Certification from EASA, in a key step towards the planned entry-into-service of the new long-range narrowbody aircraft at the end of the summer
Airbus is progressing towards serial production of the A321XLR long-haul single-aisle aircraft ahead of its planned entry-into-service at the end of summer 2024. The latest step towards the introduction of the aircraft is the inauguration of hangar 246 at the Airbus site in Hamburg
Jochen Werner, VP of industrial cabin design at Airbus, shares the captivating story behind the A330neo Airspace cabin design. He describes how every detail is meticulously crafted to deliver a high-quality long-haul passenger experience
When Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) came to a close, some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) had walked through the doors of Hamburg Messe: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. The 2024 event was met with acclaim as attendees echoed sentiments of inspiration and that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels
The 2024 Crystal Cabin Awards ceremony in Hamburg was another great success. If you were there, you may find yourself in this extensive gallery of images from the evening. Note all images are copyright Jan Brandes
As part of the continuous development process of the A330neo cabin, Airbus is bringing in a few enhancements to its Airspace cabin, including electro-dimmable windows in business class, and weight savings of up to 100kg, achieved through new linings
Airbus says that both its Ka and Ku HBCplus projects are steadily progressing towards certification, preceded by in-flight evaluations of the Ku and Ka antenna solutions, respectively
The winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards – the most prestigious awards celebrating innovation in aircraft cabin technology and the passenger experience – have been revealed. Some of the biggest names in airlines and aviation were competing for the coveted trophies, and being a finalist is an achievement in itself. Take a look at the innovations that can enhance the travel experience, both today and tomorrow
The Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh got off to a strong start, with Saudia announcing an agreement to purchase 93 Airbus A321 neos, and 12 A320 neos, at a cost of US$19 billion. The order marks the largest aircraft deal in Saudi aviation history
