ITA Airways takes delivery of four Airbus aircraft in one week – Business Traveller
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ITA Airways takes delivery of four Airbus aircraft in one week – Business Traveller

ITA Airways has provided an update on its aircraft renewal programme, with more than 50 per cent of its fleet now comprising new generation planes. The carrier recently took delivery of four Airbus aircraft in one week – an A330-900 owned by ITA Airways, as well as leased A321neo, A320neo and A220-100 aircraft. The new…

Airbus signs contract with IIM-Mumbai to boost aviation talent in India
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Airbus signs contract with IIM-Mumbai to boost aviation talent in India

Airbus has signed a contract with the Indian Institute of Management in Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) to provide aviation education to professionals and empower them with industry-ready skills through Airbus Beyond programmes. The contract was signed between Prof. Manoj K Tiwari, Director, IIM Mumbai and Rémi Maillard, President and Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia….

Delta orders 20 A350-1000 aircraft – Business Traveller
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Delta orders 20 A350-1000 aircraft – Business Traveller

Delta has announced its first order for Airbus’ A350-1000 aircraft, with 20 of the widebody jets set to be delivered from 2026. The carrier has been flying the A350-900 since 2017, and currently operates 28 -900s with a further 16 of the aircraft on order, but this is the airline’s first order for the -1000…

EasyJet confirms order for 157 Airbus aircraft – Business Traveller
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EasyJet confirms order for 157 Airbus aircraft – Business Traveller

EasyJet has confirmed a firm order for 157 A320neo Family aircraft, following shareholder approval on Tuesday. The carrier will receive 56 A320neo and 101 A321neo aircraft between FY29 and FY34, the plans for which we initially reported in October. EasyJet says that this ensures it has “a supply of future delivery slots… to retain its…

Turkish Airlines orders 220 Airbus aircraft – Business Traveller
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Turkish Airlines orders 220 Airbus aircraft – Business Traveller

Turkish Airlines has confirmed a much-anticipated agreement for new Airbus aircraft, with firm orders for 220 A321s and A350s, and a further 135 options. Back in May of this year the carrier’s chairman announced at a media event that Turkish Airlines was preparing to place an order for 600 new jets from Airbus or Boeing…

Japan Airlines accepts maiden A350-1000 – Business Traveller
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Japan Airlines accepts maiden A350-1000 – Business Traveller

Tokyo-based Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 from Airbus’ delivery centre in Toulouse, France. The A350-1000 is set to become the oneworld member carrier’s new long-haul flagship aircraft, initially flying on the Tokyo Haneda – New York JFK route, followed by Dallas. JAL’s A350-1000s are configured in four classes – six…

Emirates places US$6 billion order for 15 A350s – Business Traveller
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Emirates places US$6 billion order for 15 A350s – Business Traveller

Dubai-based carrier Emirates has announced an order for 15 additional Airbus A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow 2023 in a deal worth US$6 billion. The latest agreement will take Emirates’ total A350 order book to 65 units. The first A350 is scheduled to join Emirates’ fleet in August 2024. With the addition of today’s orders, Emirates…