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We did an earlier look at this issue and now we can show more progress.  So far 74 have been delivered.  The table lists these along with the number of days from first flight to delivery.  We list the number of tests flights for each delivery.  On the whole, there has...

Impressions of Finnair’s A350 Business Class The A350 XWB has been touted by Airbus and its operating airlines as representing a significant step forward when it comes to the passenger experience. Does it live up to the expectations? With nearly 50 of the type already...

Finnair has signed an agreement with ViaSat Inc to install a high-speed wireless internet network on its entire Airbus A320 series short-haul fleet flying in Europe. The installation of the Wi-Fi equipment will begin in May 2017, and will be completed by June 2018....

Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier is confident that the OEM will achieve its goal to deliver around 15 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft this year. At the recent Finnair delivery, he said “If we reach this target, I think we have secured a strong foundation for the future ramp-up of...