Airbus Unveils Airspace U Suite for In-Flight Wheelchair Use
Airbus has unveiled its Airspace U Suite, a new cabin design that allows passengers with reduced mobility to remain in their own wheelchairs during flight.
Apr 20, 20265 min
Technology
Airbus Delivers 793 Aircraft in 2025, Topping Boeing for 7th Straight Year
Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025, securing its market lead over Boeing for the seventh consecutive year despite ongoing supply chain challenges.
Apr 20, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Surpasses Airbus in Q1 2026 Deliveries, First Lead Since 2018
Boeing delivered 143 aircraft in Q1 2026, surpassing Airbus for the first time since 2018 as engine shortages hampered A320neo family production.
Apr 16, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Surpasses Airbus in Q1 2026 Aircraft Deliveries, First Time Since 2018
Boeing delivered 143 jets in Q1 2026, surpassing Airbus's 114 amid ongoing engine supply chain constraints for the European manufacturer.
Apr 15, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Deliveries Slip in March 2026 Amid 737 MAX Wiring Rework
Boeing's March deliveries fell to 46 aircraft due to a 737 MAX wiring defect, though the company outpaced Airbus for the first quarter of 2026.
Apr 14, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Secures 398 Net Orders in Q1 2026 Despite Delivery Drop
Airbus secured 398 net orders in Q1 2026, driven by A320neo demand, despite a 16% delivery drop from persistent supply chain issues.
Apr 14, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus, Boeing Push Narrow-Body Output Amid Supply Chain Strain
Airbus and Boeing are raising narrow-body production targets despite ongoing supply chain and regulatory challenges impacting their massive backlogs.
Apr 14, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Delivers 500th A220 Amid Persistent Production Headwinds
Airbus delivered its 500th A220 aircraft, a key milestone for the former CSeries program now facing significant Pratt & Whitney engine supply constraints.
Apr 11, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Delivers 60 Jets in March; Q1 Output Down 16% from 2025
Airbus delivered 60 aircraft in March 2026, bringing its Q1 total to 114, a decline from 2025 due to ongoing supply chain and engine shortages.
Apr 9, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Surpasses Airbus in Early 2026 Deliveries Amid Supply Chain Issues
Boeing topped Airbus in deliveries and net orders in early 2026, driven by widebody demand as Airbus faced a 17% delivery drop from engine shortages.
Apr 6, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus and Singapore Certify A330 MRTT Automatic Refueling System
Airbus and Singapore's RSAF have certified the A3R automatic refueling system for the A330 MRTT, creating a significant technological lead over Boeing.
Apr 5, 20265 min
Technology
Biman Bangladesh Finalizes $3.7B Boeing Order, Eyes Airbus Leases
Biman Bangladesh Airlines finalized a $3.7B order for 14 Boeing jets and will seek interim Airbus leases to bridge delivery delays extending past 2031.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Business
Aircraft Production Hits 128 Units in March 2026; Boeing & Airbus Face Hurdles
Global commercial aircraft production reached 128 units in March 2026, as Boeing's output stabilized while Airbus deliveries faced ongoing engine...
Apr 3, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Outpaces Airbus in Early 2026 as Mideast Conflict Roils Aviation
Boeing and Airbus face production realities as the early 2026 Iran conflict sparks a 60% jet fuel price surge and major airspace closures.
Apr 1, 20264 min
Business
Airbus Confronts Supply Chain Woes Amid Record 8,754 Aircraft Backlog
Airbus faces production pressures from supply chain issues, threatening its 2026 delivery targets despite a record 8,754 aircraft backlog.
Mar 29, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Patents Lie-Flat Seat to Boost Single-Aisle Premium Density
Airbus has filed a patent for a new lie-flat business class seat using a single motor, designed to increase premium cabin density on single-aisle aircraft.
Mar 28, 20264 min
Technology
Airbus, Boeing Expand US Final Assembly Lines to Meet Surging Demand
Airbus and Boeing are expanding their respective U.S. final assembly lines to increase A320 and 787 production rates amid record aircraft demand.
Mar 28, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Outpaces Airbus in January 2026 Orders and Deliveries
Boeing secured 103 net orders and delivered 46 aircraft in January 2026, surpassing rival Airbus in a strong start to the year for the US manufacturer.
Mar 27, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Airbus Mulls ATR Final Assembly Line in India Amid Embraer Push
Airbus is considering an ATR final assembly line in India, responding to Embraer's local manufacturing plans and a growing regional aviation market.
Mar 26, 20265 min
Manufacturing
China Eastern Confirms $15.8B Order for 101 Airbus A320neo Family Jets
China Eastern Airlines ordered 101 Airbus A320neo jets for $15.8B, securing capacity as Boeing faces challenges and COMAC C919 production lags.
Mar 25, 20264 min
Business