Airbus A319/A320/A321

Latin American airlines face headwinds from financial challenges and politics.

An array of technologies is being matured that could transform the design of airliner wings.

Qantas has converted more of its Airbus narrowbody backlog to A321XLRs, and is also advancing its plans for inflight Wi-Fi in its international fleet.

Following increased interest, Airbus Defense & Space is revisiting the design for a maritime patrol aircraft based on the commercial A320 single-aisle airliner.

Croatia Airlines expects delivery of the first of its 15 new Airbus A220s in June, with the second to follow by year-end.

Europe’s Clean Sky 2 research program ends in March, having matured an array of potential technologies for Airbus’ next airliner.

Finnair is raising overall capacity by 10% this year, expanding frequencies to several cities in Europe and Asia.

The Bulgarian charter and ACMI airline plans to retrofit all eight of its current A320 aircraft.

Airbourne Colours recently announced plans to establish another UK facility later this year.

The airline has plans to transport around 12 million passengers in 2024, a 60% increase on 2019 levels.

Manufacturers of aircraft cargo handling systems target improvements to reduce maintenance and enable more cargo flexibility.

Premium leisure startup Beond Airlines has taken delivery of its second aircraft, an Airbus A321, which will be used to add flights to Bangkok, Dubai and Milan.

Russia’s federal air transport agency Rosaviatsia has told S7 Airlines to change its de-icing procedures after its Boeing 737-800s suffered engine stalls.

Icelandair returned to profitability in 2023, increased flight schedules for the summer 2024 season by 11% and plans to invest in slots at major airports.

Airlines including Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific are planning to place major orders.

Embraer’s E-Jets have racked up sizeable customer bases, but it is still unusual for the type to be used in the ACMI role.

Vietnamese LCC VietJet is expanding its international network in Japan and China.

Europe’s distributed-propulsion demo; cryocompressed hydrogen; uncrewed cargo eVTOL.

Figeac Aero's announcement signals to OEMs that they can count on the critical supplier, the future of which was once at stake during the COVID crisis.

Two of Lufthansa Cargo’s A321Fs have been grounded due to a fine crack found on the rear fuselage structure.

Colombia’s Avianca is increasing service to Canada from the start of the summer 2024 season with the addition of a second destination in the country.

Forthcoming airliner production forecasts for the year—yet to be offered by Airbus, Boeing and other airframers—already have taken a severe hit.

The raw materials and labor pain points of recent years have eased, but supply chain issues have metastasized.

Canada Jetlines has brokered a deal with CMB Leasing for two Airbus A320 aircraft scheduled for delivery in the second quarter.

Antonoaldo Neves has been CEO at Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways for just over a year.