Aviation Trader Airbus Blog Archive

    Official Opening Of Airbus Helicopters’ Logistics Hub At Albacete, Spain
    Posted On: July 2, 2024
    Located adjacent to the Airbus Helicopters production facility at Albacete, this 50,000 square meter warehouse will optimize operations and create new jobs. ...
    Daher, Airbus & Safran-Developed Hybrid-Electric EcoPulse Aircraft Demonstrator Makes 1st Flight
    Posted On: January 5, 2024
    The EcoPulse hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator, a joint effort from Daher, Safran, and Airbus, recently undertook its first flight of around 100 minutes to test the new technology. ...
    Liebherr To Explore New Technologies For Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft
    Posted On: April 12, 2023
    Liebherr-Aerospace is supporting Airbus' efforts to develop the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035 through the development of an air supply system for the fuel cell dedicated to the propulsion of Airbus demonstrator aircraft. ...
    Airbus Successfully Tests Firefighting Kit On A400M
    Posted On: August 1, 2022
    “The development of this firefighting kit is an intrinsic part of our journey towards helping to create a more sustainable and safer world, not only by our actions but also through our products,” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. ...
    Liebherr & Airbus: Landing Gear Collaboration
    Posted On: April 12, 2022
    Liebherr-Aerospace and Airbus have signed an agreement to collaborate on future landing gear activities. ...
    Airbus Begins Journey Toward Zero-Emission Aircraft By 2035 With Launch Of ZEROe Demonstrator Programme
    Posted On: March 1, 2022
    The first test flight is expected within five years, after on-ground testing of the engine, tanks, and distribution system wraps up. ...
    Emirates Takes Delivery Of Final Production Airbus A380 Superjumbo Airliner
    Posted On: December 21, 2021
    The A380 handoff was the 123rd to Emirates and the 251st A380 delivery overall. ...
    Airbus Unveils Next-Generation, All-Electric CityAirbus Urban Air Mobility Vehicle
    Posted On: October 5, 2021
    CityAirbus Next-Gen can give four passengers emissions-free transport for up to 80 kilometres at a cruise speed of nearly 120 km/h. ...
    Airbus Restarts Update To A320 Family Final Assembly Line At Toulouse Facility
    Posted On: May 18, 2021
    Airbus put the factory refit on hold when pandemic-related concerns led it to reduce commercial aircraft production by roughly 40%. ...
    Airbus Tripset Mobile App Offers Travel Companion To Passengers Flying During Pandemic
    Posted On: March 31, 2021
    Designed for use from the start of a journey to its end, Tripset helps passengers stay on top of current and relevant travel conditions, restrictions, and health requirements without having to reference multiple resources. ...
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    Cirrus Aircraft Aims To Transform Flight Training With New TRAC10
    Posted 14/07/2026
    Cirrus Aircraft has expanded its flight training aircraft lineup with the new TRAC10, a three-seat, single-engine aircraft designed specifically for professional, collegiate, and career-oriented flight schools. ...
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    Dassault Aviation Completes Maiden Flight Of Falcon 10X Business Jet
    Posted 6/07/2026
    Dassault Aviation’s all-new Falcon 10X, designed to be the largest dedicated business jet in service, recently moved a step closer to certification after completing its maiden flight in France. ...
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    Supply Constraints Remain in Pre-Owned Aircraft Market as Inventory Levels Continue to Decline
    Posted 6/07/2026
    The newest Sandhills Global aviation market reports show continued year-over-year inventory decreases across several used aircraft categories in June. ...
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    Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 In Asia, Marking A Key Milestone For Ultra-Long-Range Aviation In The Region
    Posted 23/06/2026
    With a top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of 8,000 nautical miles, and access to 30% more airports than its closest rival, the Global 8000 sets a new benchmark for performance, flexibility, and productivity in business aviation. ...
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    Bombardier & Elie Saab Unveil ‘Haute Couture’ Cabin Design For Global 8000 Business Jet
    Posted 11/06/2026
    Bombardier and Lebanese fashion house Elie Saab have introduced a bespoke “haute couture of aviation” cabin design for the ultra-long-range Global 8000 business jet. ...
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    Utility Air Announces Sale Of Two Brand New Diamond DA40 XLT Aircraft To Flight Training Adelaide
    Posted 9/06/2026
    Two brand-new Diamond DA40 XLT aircraft have been sold to Flight Training Adelaide (FTA). ...
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    Pre-Owned Aircraft Values Post Marginal Changes in May
    Posted 4/06/2026
    New Sandhills Global aviation market reports show pre-owned aircraft asking prices changed little in May. ...
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    Purchase Agreement Will Give Platoon Aviation Europe’s Largest Cessna Citation Longitude Fleet
    Posted 1/06/2026
    Textron Aviation has announced it will sell multiple Cessna Citation Longitude business jets to Platoon Aviation, a private jet charter operator based in Hamburg, Germany. ...
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    Looking Beyond The Purchase Price In Helicopter Ownership
    Posted 13/05/2026
    Ongoing maintenance, compliance, and operational coordination introduce a level of variability that is not always fully visible upfront—HeliShare can help. ...
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    Bombardier Global 8000 To Make South American Debut
    Posted 12/05/2026
    Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet will make its South American debut at the Catarina Aviation Show from 21 to 23 May at the São Paulo Catarina Executive International Airport in Brazil. ...
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