Airbus A330 Production Rate

Airbus A330 Production Rate

Culminating a nine-year doubling of production capacity, Airbus’ A330 output rate has now reached 10 aircraft monthly – responding to this twin-engine jetliner’s continued popularity with airlines, cargo carriers, military services and VIP operators. The A330 is an aircraft of choice for a full range of users, resulting from its excellent operating...

Blackbox Airbus Prologue 0.7 Released

Blackbox Airbus Prologue 0.7 Released

Blackbox Simulation is proud to announce the release of their Airbus X’Treme Prologue version 0,7. Besides many improvements, they have given the ECAM system a complete update. How the Blackbox Airbus will Fly, Accurate Lift and Aerofoil data is used to produce what we think is THE most accurate Airbus available for Flight Simulator ever! Manufacturer...

Hawaiian Airlines Orders 16 A321neo

Hawaiian Airlines Orders 16 A321neo

Following a Memorandum of Understanding in January 2013, Airbus today announced a firm order for 16 A321neo aircraft from Hawaiian Airlines – the first single-aisle order of Airbus aircraft for the carrier. The aircraft will feature a comfortable two-class cabin with approximately190 seats. Hawaiian has not yet announced its engine selection. Incorporating new...

Vueling takes first Airbus Sharklet equipped A320

Vueling takes first Airbus Sharklet equipped A320

Vueling, the largest low cost airline in Spain, has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, becoming the first Spanish carrier to do so. Including this delivery, Vueling’s in-service fleet rises to 61 A320 Family aircraft. Sharklets are newly designed wing-tip devices that improve the aircraft’s...

Wizz Air 1e Sharklet A320

Wizz Air 1e Sharklet A320

Wizz Air Ukraine,  the leading Ukrainian low-cost airline, has taken delivery of an A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, becoming the first Ukrainian carrier to do so. Sharklets are newly designed wing-tip devices that improve the aircraft’s aerodynamics and significantly cut the airline’s fuel burn and emissions by four per...