Op-Ed: The A380 Was Not a Failure and Should be Remembered Just like Concorde

When people talk about the A380 it is easy to see why they may use such terms as “failure” or “a complete flop” but I do not see it like that. While yes, the A380 has its shortcomings it is important to remember that the announcement from Airbus to me feels much like the same announcement made in 2003 when they elected to cease operations of one of the greatest planes of all time, Concorde. (airwaysmag.com) 更多...

Op-Ed: Is the Boeing 777X Too Big?

Many analysts are of the opinion that the “sweet-spot” of the market for widebody airliners is approximately the size of the 777-200/ER to 777-300/ER and not a seat bigger. They argue that the A380 was a failure (which it wasn’t), the 747-8I was a miserable one, though. It is said that the, comparatively soft, early sales of the Next Generation 777 prior to launch are because of its capacity. (airwaysmag.com) 更多...

PAS19: Delta Air Lines Opts For Five More A220s

Delta Air Lines has placed an additional order for five Airbus A220-100s at the Paris Air Show this week. (airwaysmag.com) 更多...

ANA’s 2nd A380 Emerges from the Paintshop (+Photos)

On March 26th, Airbus rolled out the second All Nippon Airways (ANA) A380 from the paint shop, at its Hamburg factory. The second A380 is the Emerald Green, livery, and will be delivered to the airline this year, bearing the registration JA382A. (airwaysmag.com) 更多...

Jet Airways Board Members Forced To Step Down

Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita Goyal, the promoters of Jet Airways, who together controlled 50% stake in the airline, have been forced to step down from the Board of the Company, by creditors led by public sector State Bank of India. (airwaysmag.com) 更多...

Air Macau Presents Its First A320neo

Air Macau has held a ceremony at Macau International airport today as it presented its brand new A320neo aircraft... (airwaysmag.com) 更多...

All Nippon Airways Receives First Airbus A380

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has secured another milestone in its history through the delivery of its first of three Airbus A380s, at the Airbus Delivery Center in Toulouse. (airwaysmag.com) 更多...

Air Arabia Receives First Airbus A321LR

On April 13th 2019, Middle Eastern based carrier Air Arabia took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo LR (New Engine Option Long Range) variant – A6-ATA. (airwaysmag.com) 更多...

Airbus Launches The A321XLR: ALC Goes Big with A321neo & A220

Airbus has launched its latest version of the A321neo family, the A321XLR, which will become the longest ranged, single-aisle jetliner. The A321XLR will complement the existing A321neo family of aircraft, consisting of the A321neo, A321NX and A321LR. (airwaysmag.com) 更多...

VietJet Places Order For 20 Airbus A321XLRs

In what has already been a blockbuster week for Airbus, another order has been announced, this time by VietJet for up to 20 A321 Xtra Long Range aircraft. (airwaysmag.com) 更多...