Airbus, despite the recently announced a 3 month delay in the A350XWB program due to automation issues in its wing factory, is making significant progress toward the initial aircraft and first flight. Last week Airbus powered up the cockpit of…
There is good news and bad news in Allegiant Air’s selection of the Airbus A319 for Airbus. On the positive side, Allegiant becomes a new Airbus customer using the A319 in an ultra- low cost business model, which is positive. …
Airbus parent EADS Friday (July 27) announced a three month delay in the planned Entry-into-Service, to well into the second half of 2014 instead of mid-year. Problems with drilling holes in the wing assembly are blamed for this delay, the…
There is a continuing debate about what aerospace firms need to focus on with next generation aircraft. The search for weight savings is relentless. Whereas many think the battle has already been won by CRFP, the truth is less so.…
Huge backlogs have been a public concern for Airbus and Boeing for a year or two, with focus on the inability to offer early delivery positions. The companies are sold out on their current A320 and 737 lines until 2016-17.…
Airbus had a good day at the show with a few customer announcements. We took some video and have them here for your viewing. These events are typically short and sweet but the Q&A for CIT was especially interesting. The…