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Airbus coverage on Fliegerfaust: aviation and aerospace developments and key updates, with geopolitical and economic context when relevant.
Croatia Airlines A220 — what does the first -100 mean for schedules, for the carrier’s cost base, and for travellers across Central Europe? On September 2025 timelines, the airline’s first A220‑100 has moved through test stages in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada and is expected to enter service soon, with early flying focused on high‑frequency European city
Air Austral A220 — will one airline’s decision reshape the future of a jet that was designed to redefine small‑narrowbody flying? Air Austral Airbus A220 reliability troubles forced a pivot toward sturdier, immediately available narrowbodies. Intro The question facing readers today is simple: Air Austral A220—what happens next when a promising aircraft meets a stubborn
Have you ever wondered how aircraft giants shape the skies we fly? Today, June 16, 2025, marks the exciting first day of the Paris Air Show 2025. Airbus and Bombardier have already made significant waves. These announcements feature remarkable new orders and ground-breaking speed records. Additionally, they promise a dynamic future for both passenger and
Have you ever wondered how one aircraft could simultaneously symbolize expansion for one airline and concern for another? The recent developments surrounding Airbus’s innovative A220 jet vividly illustrate the complexity and rapid evolution of aviation. The latest Airbus LOT deal and the unexpected JetBlue A220 runway incident underscore the dual narratives of promise and caution
Airbus continues to optimize the A220’s capabilities to improve its market competitiveness. The A220 160-seat configuration, evolving from the existing A220-300 variant certified for up to 149 passengers, is actively undergoing certification by Airbus. This initiative, driven by considerable demand from airline operators seeking enhanced operational efficiency, will require Airbus to modify the aircraft’s structure.
In a rapidly evolving global aviation market, could recent Airbus A220 deals reshape fleet strategies for major airlines? Recent moves by AirAsia and Royal Air Maroc suggest precisely that, signalling significant new wins for Airbus and potential shifts in the aerospace landscape. Royal Air Maroc Eyes Historic Airbus Order Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco’s national
What do recent Airbus A220 news reveal about the program’s current momentum, given the new fleet expansions and unexpected production setbacks? Over the past two weeks, Airbus A220 news has remained prominently featured in aviation headlines worldwide. The aircraft continues to intrigue and inspire airline executives, industry analysts, and aviation enthusiasts due to its efficiency,
Airbus A220-500—those three characters have set airline chat rooms ablaze. Can the longest-rumoured member of the A220 family really beat bigger jets on fuel burn without a costly wing redesign? Bjorn Fehrm’s two-part analysis for Leeham News (1 May 2025 and 8 May 2025) digs deep into that question, and this feature reviews his key
Airbus Spirit AeroSystems Deal: A220 Program at the Center of Aerospace Realignment Shaping the Future of Aerospace — But at What Cost? Is the global aerospace landscape about to shift dramatically? Airbus, a titan of the aviation world, is finalizing a deal to acquire key facilities from Spirit AeroSystems, a critical supplier for its A220
After relaunching Fliegerfaust two weeks ago, I’m excited to be back covering what matters most in aviation and aerospace — and in this piece, I dive into the Airbus trade impact and the company’s bold 2025 forecast. Steady Goals in Unsteady Times The Airbus trade impact from newly introduced tariffs and supply chain challenges took
