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LATAM Brasil To Almost Double Capacity To Barcelona With Aircraft Swap To Boeing 777

May 4th, 2023

LATAM Airlines Brasil, the Brazilian branch of the LATAM Airlines Group, has announced plans to almost double its capacity on flights to Barcelona, Spain, by swapping the current Airbus A350-900 for a larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Background on ..

Avianca Bids Farewell To Its Passenger Airbus A330

May 2nd, 2023

Avianca, the flag carrier of Colombia, has bid farewell to its passenger Airbus A330 aircraft, marking the end of an era for the airline and its customers. The retirement of the A330 is part of Avianca's ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet and imp ..

Airbus’ CEO Wants The A380 To Fly “As Long As Possible”

April 27th, 2023

Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus, has expressed his desire for the A380 superjumbo to continue flying "as long as possible," despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the declining demand for large aircraft. Background on the A380 The ..

Airbus CEO Is Concerned How Russia Is Operating Its Planes

April 25th, 2023

Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus, has expressed concern over how Russian airlines are operating their planes, citing safety issues and potential risks to passengers. The comments come as Airbus seeks to expand its operations in Russia and strengthen it ..

Airbus To Create Nearly 500 Jobs In North Wales Because Of Air India Deal

April 20th, 2023

Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer, has announced plans to create nearly 500 new jobs at its manufacturing facility in Broughton, North Wales, as part of a deal to produce aircraft wings for Air India. The move is expected to provide a signif ..