Commercial Aviation

In response to the Chinese domestic market, Airbus will soon launch a “light-weight” new version A330-300 allowing companies to carry more passengers: 400 instead of the current 300…
 

This is a historical order, not by its value, $ 9.5 billion all the same, but in its impact. Japan Airlines has just given their first ever order to Airbus. Until now JAL’s fleet consisted entirely of Boeings.
 

This video was sent to us by Karol (Los Angeles - USA). A passenger's eye-view from inside an A380 taxiing before take-off and using images taken by the camera located on the top of the aircraft tail. Many thanks Karol... You also could send us your videos by clicking on the tab below.
 

On the occasion of the Beijing air show, all eyes were riveted on the Chinese manufacturer Comac. Its 190-seater C-919 should reach the market in 2015, something for the whole country and the many industrial partners in the project to be proud of.
 

On September 17 the Boeing 787-9 undertook its first flight of more than 5 hours between Seattle and Everett in the North-western United States. With an additional length of 6 metres, this version of the Dreamliner should come into service mid-2014. Images without comment follow…
 

With the maiden flight of the first CS-100 having just been carried out, the spotlight is on the Canadian manufacturer’s CSeries! What are its characteristics ? Who are its competitors ? What are its advantages ?
 

The first flight of the Bombardier CS100, the largest aircraft designed and built in Canada, was successfully carried out on September 16. During the two and a half hours in the air, the aircraft reached an altitude of 12,500 feet and an air speed of 230 knots. Images without comment.
 

The canadian manufacturer Bombardier carried out the first high speed taxiing tests of its CS100 on 6th September on the Mirabel runway in Canada. The maiden flight should occur soon ! Images without comment.
 

Even if they aren’t flying yet the Boeing 787-9 and the Bombardier CS100 have just completed their first rolling or taxiing tests - suggesting a first flight soon.
 

The European aerospace defense and space group, has just changed its name. As part of a major structural re-organization plan, EADS will become "Airbus Group", with its four divisions being regrouped into three…
 

It is official, the European aerospace, defense and space group has changed its name. As part of a broad structural reorganization plan, EADS will take the name of its subsidiary "Airbus". Here is an interview with the Director of Strategy and Group Marketing, which will be followed up by a full report...
 

After its first flight of 4 hours, the new long-haul Airbus landed smoothly. The A350 has just therefore begun its flight test programme of 2,500 hours ! A review of the big day for the european aircraft manufacturer follows…
 

Bet kept ! At 10:00 a.m. this morning, June 14, the A350 took off for the first time from Toulouse airport in front of a packed crowd ... six people were aboard the prototype: two pilots, one mechanic and three Airbus test engineers. The flight should last 4 hours.
 

It is today that Airbus will fly its new long-haul A350 for the first time... But for several days now, many curious onlookers have been trying to catch a glimpse of the aircraft. Let’s go and join the crowd...
 

According to the latest study by Boeing, the global demand for new aircraft over the next 20 years is estimated at 4.8 trillion dollars ( 4,800 billion if you prefer ); an astronomical figure that the various aircraft manufacturers will now have to share from now on. More details and explanations follow…
 

Bombardier is confident its first test CS100 will make its maiden flight by the end of the month and foresees its entry into service mid-2014...
 

The A350 has entered the home straight. Its two engines were started up on June 2 and the plane has just begun its ‘engine run tests'... The crew for the first flight will consist of two pilots and four test engineers. The plane’s first take-off is expected before the summer. Details follow…
 

It took less than seven days to paint the first example of the A350 XWB, which will soon take to the air. Come take a look…
 

EXCLUSIVE - See the first images of the Airbus A350XWB’s livery before anyone else. The aircraft was brought out of the paint in Toulouse for a photo shoot accompanied by some of the European aircraft manufacturer’s employees.