Airbus started off 2026 with 19 January deliveries—a lower than expected number that may have been affected by a supplier quality problem unveiled in late 2025.
Readers write about U.S.-China space cooperation, space shuttle Discovery, quality journalism and the A320. Plus: Behind the Scenes at the Singapore Airshow.
The Brazilian airframer wants to take advantage of the huge growth of India’s air transport industry. But regional flying must first become a viable business.
At Airbus' exhibit of the biggest new commercial freighter, expected to make its first flight later this year, senior editor Guy Norris previews the A350F. It will boast the largest cargo door on the market and will be the first freighter capable of meeting the latest ICAO requirements, Airbus claims.
Pratt & Whitney says it is close to an agreement with Airbus over firming up PW1100G GTF deliveries to match the OEM's increasing A320neo production rate.
The Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System program is starting to focus on what elements can be preserved even if the partners go their separate ways.
Speaking at the Singapore Airshow, Airbus head of marketing, commercial aircraft Joost van der Heijden sees potential in both domestic and international routes.
CesiumAstro, a startup that produces sat payloads and terminals for advanced and secure comms systems, has closed a $470 million Series C funding round.
Engine-makers are fighting to match production rates to those of Airbus and Boeing. But as single-aisle delivery rates continue to increase, can they keep up?
As Airbus continues to review airframe and propulsion options for its NGSA A320 successor, it details key priorities driving its technology selection decisions.
Aviation Week’s Fleet Discovery database shows that last year the A220's backlog for the first time sank below the level of when Airbus acquired it, raising key questions for the program.
