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Category Archives: Airbus

AeroflotAirbusTurkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines Debuts “Aeroflot” Airbus A350

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 15, 2022July 15, 2022 10 Comments

It’s not huge news that one airline took over the cancelled aircraft deliveries of another carrier, but it is rather noteworthy when it involves the heavily-sanctioned Russian flag carrier Aeroflot and represents a very cool addition to the Turkish...

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AirbusBoeingQatar Airways

Boeing The Victor In Qatar Airways – Airbus Dispute

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 1, 2022January 31, 2022 10 Comments
Qatar Airways Boeing Order

As Qatar Airways and Airbus face off in a row that has turned nasty, Boeing has been the primary beneficiary, today securing an order for up to 100 aircraft. Boeing Scores Huge Qatar Airways Order, Deepening Qatar Rift With...

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Airbus-Boeing Feud Ends In Joint Bid To Counter China

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 15, 2021June 15, 2021 5 Comments
Airbus-Boeing Feud

The United States and European Union have agreed to suspend the trade war between Airbus and Boeing and instead focus on a common rival: China. Airbus-Boeing Feud Ends In Joint Bid To Counter China For 16 years, Airbus and...

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Airbus

Five Killed In Airbus Helicopter Crash In Alaska

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 30, 2021March 30, 2021 9 Comments

Five people, including a Czech billionaire, were killed in an Airbus helicopter crash while heli-skiing in Alaska. Deadly Airbus Helicopter Crash In Alaska The Airbus AS350 B3 crashed near a glacier during a ski trip on Saturday. Petr Kellner,...

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A380AirbusCoronavirus

The Airbus A380, Another Coronavirus Fatality

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 24, 2020September 13, 2021 8 Comments
Emirates A380 Crash

One of the many ways our travel lives will change going forward is the loss of the Airbus A380 Super Jumbo Jet, all but killed off by coronavirus. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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AirbusNews

Airbus Warns Of Steep Production Cuts, Job Losses

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 27, 2020 2 Comments
Airbus Production Cuts

Any hopes of a quick recovery and return to the old normal have been dashed, with Airbus now weighing painful cuts as it fights to adapt and survive. Airbus CEO Warns Of Painful Cuts Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus,...

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Airbus

Dear Airbus, Please Don’t Copy Boeing On Dimmable Windows

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 8, 2020January 8, 2020 19 Comments
Airbus Dimmable Windows

Dear Airbus (and Airlines), We hate dimmable windows. Well, perhaps “we” is too strong, but I personally cannot stand them. Airbus Unveils Dimmable Windows Airbus has unveiled a new partnership with Gentex Corporation to offer dimmable windows onboard its aircraft....

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AirbusDelta Air Lines

More Hypocrisy: Delta Opposes Airbus Tariffs

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 4, 2019October 4, 2019 10 Comments
Delta Airbus Tariffs

Delta is protesting new tariffs the U.S. will levy against Airbus. I’m not a fan of them either…but Delta’s opposition represents another example of blatant hypocrisy. This week, the World Trade Organization (WTO) authorized the U.S. to levy $7.5BN...

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Airbus

Big Brother Airbus Is Monitoring You Very Closely…

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2019September 13, 2019 5 Comments
Airbus Cabin Monitoring

From overhead bin space to toilet paper consumption, Airbus is watching you. Very closely. Airbus has equipped one of its A350-900 aircraft with sensors throughout the cabin. These sensors track the onboard habits of passengers, collecting and analyzing data....

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AirbusNewsTAP

Is A330neo Causing Dizziness + Vomiting?

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 27, 2019June 27, 2019 28 Comments
Airbus A330neo Air Circulation

Across several flights, both passengers and crew members on TAP Air Portugal have complained the A330neo is making them nauseous and even inducing vomiting. Is there something wrong with the new A330neo? Airbus and TAP Air Portugal are quick...

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AirbusBoeingNews

737 MAX Customers Have Nowhere Else To Turn But To Boeing…

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 20, 2019March 20, 2019 11 Comments
737 MAX Customer Dilemma

In a world of mounting backorders in which demand far outstrips supply, disgruntled Boeing 737 MAX customers cannot just take their business elsewhere. Not if they wish to enjoy any semblance of timely delivery. There are likely escape clause provisions...

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AirbusEthiopian Airlines

Tacky: France Already Using 737 MAX Incident To Undercut Boeing

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 16, 2019March 16, 2019 19 Comments

I get it. All is fair in love and war and it is war between Airbus and Boeing. But I’m not impressed by actions of the French President just days after the horrific Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash that...

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A380Airbus

The A380 Is Dead, Long Live The A380

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 14, 2019February 14, 2019 9 Comments

Airbus announced today that it would be shutting the A380 production line in 2021. The move is sadly not a surprise. 17 A380s will still be built, including 14 to Emirates and 3 to ANA. In a written statement,...

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AirbusUnited Airlines

United Considers A321LR To Replace 757-200

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 25, 2018October 25, 2018 10 Comments
United Airlines A321LR

United is reportedly considering the Airbus A321LR to replace its Boeing 757-200s currently operating a handful of transatlantic routes. Last week I asked if United will remove seats from business class. Most commenters felt I misread comments from United’s Executive...

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A350AeroflotAirbus

Aeroflot May Double Airbus A350 Order

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 10, 2018July 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

Aeroflot Russian Airlines is in talks with Airbus to double its current Airbus A350 order from 14 to 28 jets. 11 years ago, Russia ordered 22 A350s: 14 A350-900s and eight A350-800s. Airbus scrapped the A350-800 program due to...

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AirbusBoeingIran Air

Collapse Of Iran Deal Hurts Airbus Much More Than Boeing

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 9, 2018May 9, 2018 12 Comments
Iran Air Order Cancellation

With U.S. President Donald Trump signing an executive order re-instating sanctions on Iran, Iran Air finds itself in a difficult position. So does Airbus. Boeing? Not so much. The USA is withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal framework. With...

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A350AirbusQatar Airways

How Qatar Airways Promises to Combat Jet Lag with A350-1000

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2018 2 Comments
Qatar Airways A350 Jetlag

Qatar Airway’s latest aircraft, the A350-1000, entered service today between Doha and London. The new aircraft is equipped with several measures to combat jet lag and thereby maximize passenger comfort. But are these gimmicks or game changers? Qatar Airways...

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AirbusBoeingBombardierNews

Airbus and Trump Win, Boeing and Bombardier Lose

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 17, 2017October 17, 2017 15 Comments
Airbus Bombardier Winners Losers

Bombardier will sell the majority of its C Series program to Airbus. Although talks have been ongoing for months, they took on a new urgency in light of the blistering 300% duty slapped on by U.S. regulators. The new...

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