Airbus has released new artwork of a concept airliner displaying what it thinks passenger jets might look like by 2050. The concept features some striking departures from current generation aircraft, including partially embedded engines nestled between ultra-long wings and a sweeping, U-shaped tail. More strikingly, passengers would be able to stare out into the firmament
Airbus cuts metal for first A320neo
Airbus has started cutting metal for its first A320neo as production gets underway on the upgraded single-aisle airliner. Scheduled to enter service from late 2015, the A320neo features new engines and ‘sharklet’ wingtip devices that Airbus says will improve fuel efficiency by as much as 15 per cent. Airbus has booked more than 1,400 firm
Airbus Military has used the Farnborough Airshow in the UK to formally christen its A400M airlifter as the ‘Atlas’, despite having to withdraw the plane from a planned flight demonstration at the show due to renewed engine problems. “We are sure that the aircraft will be a cornerstone of the air transport capabilities of the
Victorian govt flags “aviation precinct”
The Victorian government has flagged plans to create an “aviation precinct” in the state as it seeks to attract businesses that could make up for lost Qantas jobs. Aviation Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips last night released a discussion paper on the plans and called for feedback from the aviation industry and training providers. He said the
Long planned Boeing 787 services between Houston and Auckland have apparently fallen victim to airline arm wrestling over Houston’s airports. The 787 services, which was to have been operated by United Airlines (after its merger with Continental Airlines), were originally scheduled to commence in 2011 but had already been pushed back due to long delays
EADS formalises management reshuffle
Airbus CEO Tom Enders has formally taken over as chief of parent company EADS during the aerospace giant’s annual shareholders meeting. Enders, a 53 year old German who has headed Airbus since 2007, succeeds Frenchman Louis Gallois. Airbus COO Fabrice Bregier has been appointed to replace Enders as Airbus chief, while Günter Butschek has been
