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Airbus has officially launched the A31XLR for Xtra Long Range. With a range of more than 8,700 kilometres (4700 nm), the single-aisle aircraft is expected to enter service in 2023 and disrupt long-haul air transport. New lines may then be created. The Airbus A321XLR (©Airbus)

On June 30, Airbus announced a massive 15,000 job cut and a sharp 40% reduction in production in response to the coronavirus crisis.  An Airbus A320neo during landing.  

Air transport and aeronautics are two sectors that have been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. To fight against the spread of the virus, flight suspensions and travel restrictions (including lockdowns) have been taken, leading to a sharp drop in demand. Wuhan airport desinfection during the COVID-19 pandemic

The year 2018 was a year rich in aeronautical events. Mergers, certifications of new aircraft, new orders and deliveries, which have increased in pace, have marked this year. Here is a retrospective of the year 2018. The first flight of the A330-800 neo (source:Airbus)

On the occasion of the presentation of the first A380 from ANA, the first Japanese company to receive the super-jumbo jet, Airbus unveiled some images of the aircraft's painting work. Discover here the backstage of a gigantic but perfectly organized work. The ANA A380 rolls-out (source:Airbus)

As the 53rd edition of the International Air and Space Show came to an end, relive the moments that marked the largest aviation show in the world. The giants Airbus and Boeing have tried to win the most orders, including new aircraft such as the A321XLR The Paris Air show 2019 ©Airbus

The U.S. airline is ordering an additional 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft to meet its future fleet needs. The newly ordered aircraft are in addition to the 125 A321neo aircraft already ordered. Delta’s A321neo rendering (credits:Airbus)  

Airbus unveiled the first pictures of the Japan Airlines A350 with its special delivery after the roll-out in Toulouse. The aircraft is the airline's first Airbus. The first Japan Airlines roll-out (©Airbus)

In 2019, air travel was marked by the " shame of flying ", a movement that called for a boycott of air travel. A lot of questions were raised about the environmental impact of air travel and how to reduce it. More generally, airlines have tried to reinvent themselves, some by ordering new planes and improving the passenger experience. Thomas Cook aircraft grounded after the company’s bankruptcy.

As the world continues to go through the coronavirus crisis in early 2020, aircraft manufacturer COMAC continues its development and testing for the certification of its C919. The Chinese aircraft manufacturer's ambitions seem to be intact and deliveries are continuing after the opening of a new production line. A Comac C919 prototype. (Credits:Wikimedia)

In ten years, aeronautics has made great technical progress. At the same time, world aviation has never experienced such growth, with the number of passengers carried doubling. Air transport is therefore changing and becoming more and more environmentally responsible. Here is a selection of ten moments, events that have had a long-term impact on aviation. Air transport has expanded rapidly, reaching emerging and developing countries in Asia and Africa. The number of passengers carried has been increasing by about 4% each year. 2010: the eruption of the Eyjafjöll volcano The eruption and the large plume of ash seen from an aircraft  It all starts with the eruption of an Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjöll , which has been dormant since 1823. On March 20, 2010, the volcano erupted, causing a lava flow accompanied by a large plume of ash. In April, air traffic is then interrupted for safety reasons. The particles in the cloud can suffocate and seriously damage aircraft engines. In total, nea...

The Lufthansa Group has announced an order for 40 long-haul aircraft, which will enable it to replace its current fleet. A Lufthansa A350-900  ©️Airbus

The year 2019 was marked by ramp-ups, mergers, new aircraft and the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX. Aircraft manufacturers continued to innovate in order to offer ever more high-performance aircraft, despite difficulties in the sector. The 737 MAX, the new game changer from Airbus( credits:Airbus)

At first glance, an aircraft with its huge engines consumes more than a car. To fight pollution, one of the demands of yellow vests is the application of a tax on kerosene, aircraft fuel. However, in reality, airplanes consume as much or even less fuel than small city cars! Here is why.... A Shell truck next to an aircraft (source:Shell Ouest)

A firm order of 50 A321 neo was confirmed by Vietnamese airline Vietjet , for a total amount of $ 6.5 billion.  The first Airbus A321 neo of Vietjet( source:aircargoweek)

The first flight of the A330-800 of the Airbus A330 series  took place at 10:30 am on November 6th. The first flight of the A330-800 (source: travelers club)

Airbus Corporate Jets confirmed on 14 August 2020 that it has received an order for 2 A321LRs from Lufthansa Technik. These 2 aircraft will be used by the German Air Force. A321LR aircraft for Luftwaffe (credits:Airbus)

On Monday, November 3rd, Air New Zealand took possession of its first A321 neo.  The first A321 neo of Air New Zealand ( source :stuff.co)

The Gulf Airlines is finally maintaining its order of 20 A380s with 16 options for $ 16 billion. This order is saving for Airbus which has not received orders for the super-jumbo for 2 years. An Airbus A380 of Emirates (source :gulfbusiness.com)

In an interview with the Reuters news website in 2013, the CEO of Norwegian Airlines unveiled his plans for the company's fleet. A Norwegian Boeing 787 (source:Airline reporter)