ANA Holdings has firmed up a narrowbody order with Airbus in a move that will see subsidiary Peach Aviation become the first Japanese operator of the A321XLR.
LOT Polish Airlines is switching its large regional fleet from Embraer E-Jets to the Airbus A220, ordering 40 of the type on the first day of Paris Air Show 2025.
Airbus is looking to add two metric tons to the A330-900’s maximum takeoff weight, which promises to yield a 150-nm range improvement for the widebody.
Traditionally, large aircraft manufacturers like to make a splash at Paris Air Show by unveiling big orders, but this year politics has stolen some of those announcements away.
Airbus this year plans to start an effort that could lead to certification of the A220-300 to carry 160 passengers, up from the currently approved 149 figure.
Airbus lowered its aircraft delivery growth rate forecast over the next two decades as it adjusts its market expectations to new trade and political realities.
GKN clarified its plans for hydrogen-aviation programs after Airbus’ decision to push back the expected development timescale for a hydrogen-powered airliner.