Tags: Airbus

Wizz Air Welcomes 11th Aircraft at its Rome Fiumicino Base

The airline celebrated yet another Airbus A321NEO in the base with an electric turnaround, underpinning its commitment to further reduce carbon intensity by 25% by 2020 Wizz Air, the third largest airline in Italy and the most sustainable airline globally[1], today celebrated the arrival of its eleventh Airbus A321neo aircraft at Rome Fiumicino base. The […]

The Cathay Group continues to invest in the Hong Kong international aviation hub with intention to purchase up to 32 new single-aisle Airbus aircraft

Re-affirming its commitment to delivering an enhanced flying experience for its customers The Cathay Group announces today its intention to purchase up to 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet, and growing flight connectivity at the Hong Kong international aviation hub. This will bring the […]

Wizz Air orders a further 75 A321neo Family aircraft

Wizz Air, the fastest growing European ultra-low-cost airline, has signed a firm contract for an additional 75 A321neo Family aircraft, taking its total order for the largest member of the Airbus single aisle to 434, and for Wizz’s A320 Family overall to 565 aircraft. József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air said; “With today’s announcement, Wizz […]

SWISS bids farewell to a fleet icon

After more than 27 years of service with Swissair and SWISS, Airbus A321 HB-IOC, the oldest member of the SWISS fleet, has made its final flight. The aircraft, which was widely known as the ‘Olympic Plane’ in view of its IOC (International Olympic Committee) registration, was flown to Castellón in Spain, where it was subsequently […]

Uzbekistan Airways fleet replenished with one more Airbus A320neo aircraft

The nineteenth main airliner, which was handed over to Uzbekistan Airways at the manufacturing plant in Toulouse, was traditionally greeted at the Tashkent airport with a water arch. The aircraft is designed to carry 186 passengers in a standard one-class configuration. It needs to be recalled that today, Airbus A320neo is the best medium-haul aircraft […]

Wizz Air Welcomes 11th Aircraft to its Rome Fiumicino Base

The airline celebrated yet another Airbus A321NEO in the base with an electric turnaround, underpinning its commitment to further reduce carbon intensity by 25% by 2030. Wizz Air, the third largest airline in Italy and the most sustainable airline globally*, today celebrated the arrival of its eleventh Airbus A321neo aircraft at Rome Fiumicino base. The […]

easyJet reaches a key fleet milestone in its net zero strategy – with a fifth of its fleet now new-technology A320neo Family aircraft

easyJet has taken delivery of its 67th A320neo Family aircraft this month; making over 20% of the easyJet fleet NEO-technology A320neo Family aircraft use around 15% less fuel than their equivalent predecessors, and have up to 50% noise reduction at take-off, landing and whilst taxiing easyJet has an orderbook for a further 164 A320neo Family […]

The Tour de France adopts Sustainable Aviation Fuel for helicopter operations

Helicopters play an essential role in the live broadcasting of major sporting events. The use of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) is a powerful lever for reducing their carbon footprint. The Tour de France and HBG group’s helicopters are a case in point. HBG is a family-owned group with various brands, including Mont Blanc Hélicoptères and […]