Airbus boosts performance, delays A350-1000
Airbus is increasing the payload range performance of its A350-1000 through an increased thrust Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine and changes to the aircraft’s wing and undercarriage that will now see the aircraft enter service in mid 2017, 18 months later than originally planned. The new “optimised” Trent XWB engine for the A350-1000 will generate 97,000lb
Airbus delivers 50th A380
Airbus delivered the 50th customer A380 on June 16, with the milestone aircraft (MSN058, registered 9V-SKL) handed over to Singapore Airlines. Singapore Airlines was the first airline to place the A380 into service, in 2007, and now has taken delivery of 12 of the type. Airbus says so far in 2011 it has delivered nine
Airbus’s view on flying, 2050 style
Airbus has unveiled a new concept of how flying could look in 2050 with its Concept Cabin. Airbus says the Concept Cabin features a “bionic structure [that] mimics the efficiency of bird bone which is optimised to provide strength where needed, and allows for an intelligent cabin wall membrane which controls air temperature and can
Cebu orders 30 A321neos
Philippines based Cebu Pacific has ordered 30 Airbus A321neos, plus has taken options for a further seven A320s in a deal worth US$3.8 billion. Cebu, which is yet to choose an engine type (CFM International Leap-X and Pratt & Whitney PW1100G) for its A321neo order, is expected to take delivery of all 37 aircraft between
Romeo chosen to replace Navy Seahawks
The Sikorsky-Lockheed Martin MH-60R ‘Romeo’ has been selected ahead of the NH90 NFH to fulfill Defence’s Air 9000 Phase 8 requirement to replace the Navy’s current S-70B Seahawks and the capability gap left by the cancelled SH-2G(A) Seasprites, Defence Minister Stephen Smith announced today. Twenty-four Romeos will be acquired under the $3 billion dollar program,
Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia have resumed all domestic services as the ash cloud from Chile’s Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano begins to dissipate over Perth, whie Air New Zealand has announced that it will now resume flights from New Zealand’s lower South Island this afternoon. The news comes after Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin cancelled flights to Perth yesterday
