Airbus Industries

[David_itl]

They are leasing 4 A350-1000 and ordering 8 from Airbus. Based initially at LHR then LGW. From the Airbus PR piece:


bit of blurb from the Airbus PR piece:

The aircraft will be deployed initially at London Heathrow to strengthen the trans-Atlantic network on existing business routes, and subsequently at Gatwick airport on leisure routes to the Caribbean, where Virgin Atlantic will provide three classes of customer service in the A350s distinctive Airbus ‘Airspace’ cabin with roomy overhead bins and the latest concepts for ambience, comfort, service and design.

“This agreement allows Virgin Atlantic to set the standard on its network by being amongst the first airlines into service with the A350-1000, with an Airspace by Airbus cabin, offering superior comfort including industry leading 18" wide seats in‎ economy,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer. “These modern, efficient A350s will complement Virgin Atlantic’s existing fleet of 10 A330-300s and offer Virgin Atlantic crews the advantage of familiarity with Airbus operating procedures around the network”

 

[BSL-2km]

Confirmed my seats on Air Caraibes A333 for xmas in Guadeloupe, five seats in row 6 on the way out and row7 the way home, looks like the A350 ain't gonna happen for us.....

 

[Aviador]

Nevermind... you never know, it could change.

 

[Ray Finkle]

The maiden flight of the A350-1000

 

[Jerry]

Airbus will partner Bombardier on the C series jet. Airbus has taken a 50.01% stake in the C Series project and will use it's financial muscle in procurement and sales. There is also the possibility of the C series for the US market being assembled at Airbus Alabama.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41646795

 

[David_itl]

Just another potentially small, insignificant A380 order expected. This should allow time for a NEO version of it to become a reality.

https://www.reuters.com/article/emi...r-36-38-airbus-a380-jets-source-idUSL8N1NH098

 

[David_itl]

New A350 video released

 

[David_itl]

A380 not yet dead... http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/pres...-agreement-for-up-to-36-additional-a380s.html

 

[Aviador]

A380 not yet dead... http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/pres...-agreement-for-up-to-36-additional-a380s.html

It's bad enough seeing the phasing out of the Boeing 747. It will be a sad day when the Airbus A380 disappears especially if there's no replacement big bird in the skies.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

The 380 is not my favourite aircraft - I've travelled on them about a dozen times - but I recognise their importance to the UK aircraft building/design industry so their continued production must be seen as good news.

 

[Jerry]

The first A330 800neo has come out of the paint shop!
https://worldairlinenews.com/2018/02/06/new-airbus-a330-800-rolls-out-of-the-paint-shop/

 

[Jerry]

Nice photo of the cockpit of the A350 1000.
https://twitter.com/JetPhotos/statu...y|twsrc^android|twgr^copy|twcon^7090|twterm^2

 

[David_itl]

The Emirates A380 order now firmed up Deliveries from 2020. 20 firm + 16 options

https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-firms-up-orders-for-36-a380s-worth-us-16-billion#

 

[Jerry]

It looks like Airbus could shut down A380 production as orders get cancelled and airlines look to retire them early.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...llations-as-a380-shutdown-looms-idUSKCN1PW2GE

 

[rollo]

Official announcement from Airbus A380 manufacture to end.
Delivery of aircraft to end in 2021 more details to be announced later today.

Info via BBC & CNN

 

[David_itl]

14 more A380s for EK with the balance of that order now in the form of A330-900NEOS and A350-900s

 

[paully]

No suprise there..The A380 has been on `Death Row` for a long time. It wasn`t the money spinner Airbus reckoned it would be. If it had`been been for Emirates it would have gone long ago

 

[David_itl]

Without Emirates being around they would have secured more orders with more airlines ordering 15 to 20 of them

i just wonder with the new RR engine in service date of 2025 and with it also a possiblilty for the A380 whether Airbus may spend a little time and have a small dedicated team working on ways to lighten the A380, particularly in respect of the wings which are over engineered for the basic A380 but on the mark for a stretch.

 

[Aviador]

Sad news for such a gracious aircraft.

Dissapointing to say the least for the arports around the world that have spent millions making their airfields accessible to the A380.

 

[Seasider]

If the American airlines don't buy it, it is hard to sell to the airlines around the word.