Category Airbus A380
EDITORIAL – There are no winners when economic sanctions are imposed
The current political tensions in the Ukraine have resulted in economic sanctions imposed by the US and its western allies on Russia. We have no interest in politics, but when political actions impact the industry, it hits our radar screen.…
Premium #110 – Does the A380 Need Re-engining to Compete with the A350 and 777-X?
Rolls-Royce gets its gear
Reuters reported today that Rolls-Royce announced two new engines; the “Advance” which is expected to be 6% more fuel efficient than the Trent XWB (Rolls’ latest engine) and the “UltaFan” which is expected to be 10% more fuel efficient than…
2014 – The View From Airbus
A conversation with Airbus America’s President and CEO Barry Eccleston. Views: 32
American Switches Orders for A350-800 to A350-900
American Airlines announced that it is switching its orders (previously US Airways) for the 276 seat A350-800 to the larger 315 seat A350 -900 model. It is no secret that Airbus has been working its customer base to trade up…