Airbus Defence and Space is set to lead the build-out of Europe’s flagship IRIS² satellite constellation with a major contract signed at the International Space Summit in Paris, marking a pivotal step in the EU’s pursuit of digital sovereignty and secure connectivity.
Eutelsat has placed a major order for 229 additional Airbus-built satellites, a significant expansion designed to ensure the long-term strength and continuity of its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit constellation.
United Airlines is set to make a significant global expansion with the addition of 10 new international destinations for the summer 2027 season, positioning itself as the leading U.S. carrier in key transatlantic and Pacific markets.
Airbus is executing one of the most ambitious industrial expansions in modern aviation history, responding to surging demand from airlines and leasing companies by ramping up production across all commercial aircraft programs. Central to this strategy is the A321neo, now the dominant member of the A320 Family, which continues to drive Airbus’ record-breaking order backlog and output targets.
Airbus has officially announced the opening of a second final assembly line (FAL) for its A320neo Family aircraft in Tianjin, China, further strengthening its industrial presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The new facility underscores Airbus’s commitment to expanding global production capacity as demand for the A320neo series continues to soar.
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, MSN 2086, registration TU-TRG, the first widebody aircraft to join its fleet. The delivery marks a major milestone in the airline’s growth strategy as it prepares to expand beyond Africa into Europe, the Middle East, and…
Air Canada has revealed Palma de Mallorca as the inaugural new destination for its Airbus A321XLR fleet, with flights from Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) set to begin on June 17, 2026. This marks the airline’s first use of the highly anticipated extra-long-range narrowbody and the first time a Canadian carrier will serve the Spanish island directly.
Airbus faced another challenging month in August 2025, as the manufacturer continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions and production bottlenecks. The company delivered 60 aircraft during August, a modest improvement compared to the same month last year, yet still below the pace required to meet its ambitious full-year target.
Air Mauritius has strengthened its regional fleet with the arrival of an additional ATR 72-600, leased and named Les Mascareignes, which replaces an older ATR 72-500. The aircraft is certified for Extended Twin Engine Operations Performance Standards (ETOPS) and will depart from Toulouse next week, routing via Luxor, Nairobi, and Nosy Bebefore reaching Mauritius.
Airbus has reported robust financial and operational performance for the first half of 2025, with revenue reaching €30.9 billion, up from €27.7 billion year-on-year. The company delivered 323 commercial aircraft, including 18 A220s, 256 A320 Family, 23 A330s, and 26 A350s, reflecting solid output amid ongoing recovery across the aviation sector.
