Airbus Updates No.1458

Airbus A310	-325	624		CS-TKN	Azores Airlines	SATA cs, ferried 16/23jan16 LIS-LETL-LIS for heavy mx**	ex TF-ELR
Airbus A319	-132	1703		SX-EMM	Ellin Air	delivery 25jan16 LDE-EMA for paint	ex N530MF
Airbus A319	-111	1803		N912FR	Afs Investments	to be ferried 25jan16 TPA-BGR-OSR, for Brussels Airlines	ex D-AVWE
Airbus A319	-111	27002		G-EZAD	easyJet	ferried 21jan16 MLA-CBG for paint, for Allegiant Air	ex D-AVXI
Airbus A319	-112	3700		D-ABGQ	Air Berlin	ferried 29jan16 MPL-MAD, EC-reg after paint prior re-delivery	ex EC-LRZ
Airbus A319	-111	4667		HB-JYM	easyJet Switzerland	ferried 26jan16 LGW-GVA, G-reg on transfer	ex G-EZGH
Airbus A320	-211	359		D4-CBZ	smartLynx Airlines Cabo Verde	delivery 24jan16 RIX-CDG-VXE, all white	ex YL-LCD
Airbus A320	-212	1381		OO-TCX	Thomas Cook Belgium	ferried 25jan16 BRU-BOH for paint into new cs	ex D-AICI
Airbus A320	-233	1823		YL-LCP	smartLynx Airlines	ferried 25-26jan16 RIX-RKT-HAN on wet-lease to VietJetAir	ex EI-EZS
Airbus A320	-232	2457		EI-EZG	AWAS	seen regd 26jan16 at SNN, still in Wow Air cs	ex LZ-WOW
Airbus A320	-214	2606		D-ABNV	Air Berlin	delivery 28jan16 XIY-TSE-DUS by Azur Aviation	ex B-6261
Airbus A320	-214ACJ	3164		HZ-SKY3	Sky Prime Aviation Services	ferried 24/27jan16 RUH-BSL-RUH on transfer, re-regd at BSL	ex HZ-A2
Airbus A320	-214	4699		OK-HCA	Travel Service	ferried 29jan16 PRG-BCM prior return to lessor	ex OM-HCA
Airbus A320	-214	6927		D-ABNX	Air Berlin	delivery 28jan16 TLS-TXL	ex F-WWIF
Airbus A320	-232	6934		B-MCF	Air Macau	delivery 27-29jan16 TLS-DWC-RGN-MFM	ex F-WWDF
Airbus A320	-214	6942		A6-AOL	Air Arabia	delivery 28jan16 XFW-SHJ	ex D-AUBI
Airbus A321	-211	1881		G-TCDY	Thomas Cook Airlines	ferried 13/23jan16 LGW-EMA-MAN, paint into new cs	ex OY-VKA
Airbus A321	-211	6016		AP-BMN	Air Blue	delivery 23jan16 LETL-EMA for paint	ex VQ-BRS
Airbus A330	-243	491		OE-IEQ	Ames Camo	ferried 27jan16 DXB-VIE, all white	ex A6-EAM
Airbus A330	-243	1508		N508AV	Avianca	ferried 26jan16 MDE-VCV on return to lessor	ex F-WWKI

Airbus Updates No.1457

ANA Group selects the A380

Three aircraft for first Japanese airline to operate the world’s largest aircraft

29 JANUARY 2016 PRESS RELEASE

ANA Holdings has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus covering the firm order of three A380s.  With this milestone order for Airbus, ANA Group has joined the customer base for the world’s largest passenger aircraft and will become the first Japanese airline to operate the type.

ANA Group will take delivery of the aircraft from 2019.  ANA Group has selected Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines to power its new A380 fleet.

“We are extremely proud to welcome ANA Group as a new customer for the A380,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer. “As one of the world’s most prestigious airlines, ANA Group will be able to benefit from the A380’s proven operating economics and unrivalled passenger appeal.  We are confident that the A380 will play an important role in the success of ANA HD’s new business strategy. The A380 will help ANA Group overcome capacity constraints at Tokyo’s busy airports, transporting more passengers, more efficiently and in greater comfort – all at lower cost.” 

ANA Holdings’ new order follows a recent order placed in 2014 and 2015 for 37 A320 Family single aisle aircraft.

Designed for the challenges of the 21st century aviation industry, the A380’s unique size allows airlines to maximize their revenue potential through an optimized cabin – boosting their contribution to profit by up to 65 per cent per flight compared to its nearest competitor. Its unbeatable passenger experience leads to higher load factors and more revenue, for higher profitability. The A380 carries 544 passengers in a typical comfortable four class configuration on routes up to 8,200nm/15,200km. From Tokyo this enables non-stop service to the US as well as to destinations across Europe.

Including the ANA Holdings’ order, Airbus has now received a total of 319 firm orders for the A380 from 19 airlines worldwide, of which 179 A380s have been delivered to 13 world class airlines. Currently, A380 is operated on over 100 routes to 50 destinations.

Airbus Updates No,1456

Iran selects Airbus for its civil aviation renewal

Agreements for 118 new aircraft, pilot training, airport operations and ATM support

28 JANUARY 2016 PRESS RELEASE

Iran officials have signed two agreements with Airbus covering new aircraft orders and a comprehensive civil aviation co-operation package. The agreements were signed at the Élysée Palace, Paris, during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s official visit to France with French President François Hollande.

Iran Air has signed an agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of the full range of new Airbus airliners (73 widebodies and 45 single aisle). This includes pilot and maintenance training and support services to help the entry into service and efficient operations of these new aircraft.

In parallel the Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Dr. Abbas Ahmad Akhoundi, has signed a comprehensive co-operation agreement as part of the country’s modernisation of its civil aviation sector, to support the development of air navigation services (ATM), airport and aircraft operations, regulatory harmonization, technical and academic training, maintenance, repair and industrial cooperation.

These two agreements took place as part of the implementation of the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action) on January 16th 2016, and its associated rules and guidance.

The agreement for 118 new aircraft signed by Mr Farhad Parvaresh, Iran Air Chairman and CEO, includes 21 A320ceo family, 24 A320neo family, 27 A330ceo family, 18 A330neo (-900), 16 A350-1000 and 12 A380.

"Today’s announcement is the start of re-establishing our civil aviation sector into the envy of the region and along with partners like Airbus we’ll ensure the highest world standards,” said Mr Farhad Parvaresh, Iran Air Chairman and CEO.

“The skies have cleared for Iran’s flying public and Airbus is proud to welcome Iran’s commercial aviation back into the international civil aviation community. Today is a significant step in the overhaul and modernisation of Iran’s commercial aviation sector and Airbus stands ready to play its role in supporting it,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO.

Airbus is the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer of passenger airliners, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats. Airbus has design and manufacturing facilities in France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, and subsidiaries in the US, China, India, Japan and in the Middle East. In addition, it provides the highest standard of customer support and training through an expanding international network.

Airbus Updates No.1455

First China Airlines A350XWB takes shape in Airbus’ Final Assembly Line.

27 JANUARY 2016 PRESS RELEASE

Assembly of the main airframe sections of the first A350 XWB for China Airlines is advancing at Airbus’ Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. 

This involves the assembly of the wing-fuselage junction, the installation of the tailplane and also the tailcone. The aircraft will then be moved to the next assembly station for structural completion, ground testing of mechanical, electrical and avionics systems, and then the start of cabin installation. First delivery of Airbus’ latest generation widebody airliner to China Airlines is scheduled in Q3 2016. 

China Airlines has 14 A350-900 twin engine widebodies on order. The aircraft will be deployed on the carrier's long-haul routes to Europe, Australia and the United States as well as on selected regional routes. China Airlines currently operates 24 A330s and six A340s on regional and long haul services. 

The A350 XWB is the world’s latest generation airliner and the newest member of Airbus’ modern, comfortable & efficient widebody product family. The aircraft features the latest aerodynamic design, carbon fibre fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Together, these latest technologies translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency, with a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and significantly lower maintenance costs. For passengers, it brings new levels of in-flight comfort, with an extra-wide cabin offering more personal space in all classes, including 18 inch wide seats as standard in economy class. To date, Airbus has recorded a total of 777 firm orders for the A350 XWB from 41 customers worldwide, already making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever. 

Airbus Updates No.1454

Iran, Airbus strike deal for 8 A-380, 16 A-350 jets

Sunday, 24 Jan 2016 | 5:29 AM ETReuters

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Iran has struck a provisional deal with Europe's Airbus to buy eight A-380 superjumbo planes to be delivered from 2019, the deputy transport minister told Reuters on Sunday.

A deal for 127, mainly new, aircraft which it hopes to complete this week also includes 16 A350 jets, Asghar Fakhrieh Kashan, deputy transport minister said in an interview on the sidelines of an aviation conference in Tehran.

Airbus Updates No.1453

Saudi Arabia’s Flynas in talks with Boeing, Airbus for 100 Jets

By Bloomberg

• Monday, 25 January 2016 10:38 AM

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Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier Flynas is talking to Airbus Group SE, Boeing Co. and Bombardier Inc. about a potential order for 100 new aircraft, after the carrier posted a profit in 2015 for the first time in its history.

The airline is considering 60 new planes in the next five years with an option for 40 more, Flynas Chief Executive Paul Byrne said in an interview in Bahrain. It’s considering the Airbus A320 Neos, Boeing 737 Maxs and Bombardier CS300 aircraft and expects to decide on the order this year.

Saudi Arabia, with a population of 30 million people, is removing restrictions in its travel market. It’s in the process of licensing two new operators, Saudi Gulf Air and Al Maha Airways, which is owned by Qatar Airways. The two new operators have experienced delays in obtaining their permits. Flynas currently has an all-Airbus fleet of 26 jets.

“We’re talking to Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier about purchasing or leasing depending on which is the best deal for us,” Byrne said. “If we were to change from Airbus to Boeing or Bombardier, that will be a big move for us but its not as dramatic as it sounds.”

Airbus Updates No.1452

Airbus A321	-211	6936		VN-A667	VietJetAir	delivery 20-21jan16 XFW-AYT-BOM-SGN	ex D-AVZS
Airbus A321	-231	6938		B-MCE	Air Macau	delivery 20-21jan16 XFW-ADB-DWC-MFM	ex D-AVZV
Airbus A321	-231	6940		N155NN	American Airlines	delivery 21jan16 XFW-BGR-DFW	ex D-AVZW
Airbus A330	-243	729		A6-EYH	Etihad Airways	first in svc 08jan16 AUH-DUB vv after paint into new cs	ex F-WWKR
Airbus A340	-313	125		EC-GGS	Iberia	last svc 18jan16 MVD-MAD, parked since	ex EC-154
Airbus A340	-313	264		B-2390	Air China	ferried 15jan16 CTU-LDE, for Airbus as F-WXAF	ex F-WWJY

Airbus Updates No.1451

Airbus A300	-622R(F)	722		EI-OZM	ASL Airlines Ireland	delivery 20jan16 IST-LEJ	ex HL7244
Airbus A310	-325	624		CS-TKN	Azores Airlines	SATA cs, ferried 16jan16 LIS-LETL for heavy mx**	ex TF-ELR
Airbus A319	-113	644		UR-CMW	Dart Airlines	ferried 18jan16 IEV-THR, for Zagros Airlines?	ex OO-SSP
Airbus A319	-112	2891		5H-FJG	FastJet	delivery 15-16jan16 MPL-HRG-DAR	ex F-WTDD
Airbus A319	-112	3700		D-ABGQ	Air Berlin	ferried 18jan16 MAD-MPL, EC-reg for paint prior re-delivery	ex EC-LRZ
Airbus A319	-112	3704		D-ABGR	Air Berlin	ferried 18jan16 MPL-MAD, EC-reg after paint prior re-delivery	ex EC-LRS
Airbus A320	-214	533		YL-LCL	smartLynx Airlines	ferried 20jan16 WOE-DUS prior return to svc	ex EI-DDL
Airbus A320	-212	671		UR-CME	YanAir	ferried 19jan16 KRT-RKT-VIN after wet-lease to Sudan Airways	ex N503NU
Airbus A320	-214	984		EI-FMN	ACG Acquisitions	ferried 19-21jan16 SHA-DEL-TBS-PAD-WOE	ex B-2205
Airbus A320	-214	1087		LZ-BHF	BH Air	in svc** 18/20jan15 SOF-DEL-SOF	ex EC-HDN
Airbus A320	-214	2627		D-ABNW	Air Berlin	delivery 15jan16 XIY-TSE-DUS by Azur Aviation	ex B-6262
Airbus A320	-232	2732		HL8055	Air Busan	delivery 15-16jan16 SNN-SVX-ICN	ex EI-FLZ
Airbus A320	-232ACJ	4388		B-8415	Deer Jet	delivery 18-19jan16 AFW-ANC-HKD-PEK	ex N60FC
Airbus A320	-232	5877		EC-LZM	Vueling	ferried 16jan16 BCN-DXB-SGN on wet-lease to Jetstar Pacific** (+ 5940 EC-LZF)	ex F-WXAA
Airbus A320	-214	6681		B-1695	Qingdao Airlines	delivery 15jan16 TLS-TSE	ex F-WWIC
Airbus A320	-214	6929		RP-C4107	Cebu Pacific Air	delivery 20jan16 TLS-CAI-DXB, first in new cs	ex F-WWBT
Airbus A321	-231	3830		G-POWN	Titan Airways	for delivery mar16	ex OE-LET
Airbus A321	-231	6818		B-8187	Capital Airlines	delivery 15-16jan16 XFW-TSE-PEK (+ 6853 B-8188)	ex D-AZAM
Airbus A321	-231	6930		N961JT	jetBlue	delivery 15jan16 XFW-JFK-LCQ	ex D-AVZP
Airbus A321	-211	6935		B-16221	Eva Air	delivery 15-16jan16 XFW-DWC-DMK-TPE	ex D-AVZR