TCI Aircraft Interiors to Become New HBCplus Provider Following Collaboration with Airbus
Airbus and Turkish cabin specialist TCI Aircraft Interiors signed an MOU to add TCI as a Managed Service Provider for Airbus' HBCplus satellite connectivity platform. The agreement will initially deliver a proposal for Turkish Airlines' Airbus fleet, integrating TCI into the line‑fit offering. TCI will supply a one‑stop‑shop solution that blends GEO, MEO and, in the near term, LEO satellite capacity. Backed by the Strategic Türkiye Enhanced Programme, the partnership positions TCI as a new global player in the in‑flight connectivity market.
Airspace U Suite: Redefining Accessible Air Travel for Everyone
Airbus unveiled the Airspace U Suite, a cabin concept that lets passengers with reduced mobility remain in their own powered wheelchair, secured directly to the aircraft floor. The design eliminates the traditional transfer to narrow aisle chairs, cutting damage risk for the...
Airbus Announces Results of 2026 Annual General Meeting
Airbus shareholders approved every resolution at the 2026 Annual General Meeting in Amsterdam, confirming board mandates and a €3.20 per share dividend (about $3.50). The meeting marked the announced departure of Chair René Obermann, who will step down on 1 October 2026,...
Smart Catering: Reducing Cabin Food Waste with AI
Airbus and Virgin Atlantic have piloted an AI‑driven “Smart Catering” system to track in‑flight meal consumption and inventory. The technology uses camera‑based scanning on crew tablets to automatically log unused food and beverages, sending data to a ground cloud for...
Beyond Connectivity: Elevate the Passenger Experience and Aircraft Operations
Airbus is rolling out its Connected Aircraft program, featuring the HBCplus modular connectivity system that can link to multiple satellite constellations—including LEO, MEO and GEO—without requiring structural airframe changes. The open, end‑to‑end digital platform aggregates onboard and ground data, enabling...
The Airbus H125 in the Andes: Saving Lives at over 6,000 Metres
Two recent high‑altitude rescues in the Andes highlighted the Airbus H125’s unique performance. In January, Helicopters AR hoisted a Brazilian climber from Camp Cólera at nearly 6,000 m using a sling, then landed at 5,556 m to complete medical care. Weeks earlier, Rotortec...
Mastering Extremes: The UAS Trio that Could Tackle Latin America’s Diverse Needs
At FIDAE 2026 in Santiago, Airbus unveiled three uncrewed aerial systems—Flexrotor, Aliaca and SIRTAP—designed to meet Latin America’s varied terrain and mission sets. Flexrotor’s VTOL design and 12‑hour endurance make it ideal for wildfire monitoring and maritime ISR. Aliaca offers rapid...
Airbus C295: Latin America’s Leading Tactical Multi-Mission Aircraft
The Airbus C295 has become Latin America’s premier tactical multi‑mission aircraft, with 41 airframes serving six nations. Its versatility lets it shift from Antarctic cargo drops to Amazonian SAR, humanitarian aid, and wildfire surveillance within hours. The platform underpins regional...
Vietnam Helicopter Corporation Bolsters Offshore Operations with Airbus H225 Helicopter Order
Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH) announced that its Southern and Northern subsidiaries have placed an order for three Airbus H225 helicopters. The acquisition is part of a broader strategy to modernise the fleet and expand capacity for offshore energy transport, utility...
25 Years of Airbus in Chile: Aerospace Innovation From the Andes to Antarctic
Airbus celebrated 25 years in Chile, operating the only integrated hub for commercial, helicopter, and defence‑space activities in the Southern Cone. The company now supplies 74% of the nation’s commercial fleet, with the A320neo family delivering a 20% reduction in...
The Golden Hour: Saving Lives with Minas Gerais' H145 Helicopters
Minas Gerais' Military Fire Corps has added two Airbus H145 helicopters to its Advanced Air Life Support Service, dramatically enhancing aeromedical rescue across the state’s rugged terrain. The twin‑engine aircraft can transport patients, organs, and perform winch rescues, cutting a...
Airbus Unveils Skywise Subsidiary, Integrating Navblue and Skywise Digital Services Solutions
Airbus announced the creation of Skywise, a wholly‑owned subsidiary that merges its Skywise digital platform with Navblue’s flight‑operations solutions. The new entity will employ roughly 750 staff across North America, Europe and Asia‑Pacific, serving both Airbus and non‑Airbus fleets. Skywise...
With Skywise, Airbus Is Re-Imagining the Digital Sky
On 1 April 2026 Airbus merged its flight‑operations specialist Navblue with its Skywise digital‑solutions business, creating a new subsidiary called Skywise. The combined entity positions itself as the sole provider of end‑to‑end digital services for aircraft operators, covering flight, technical and ground...
Pushing the A350F to the Limits: Aircraft Ground Testing Gets Underway
Airbus has begun extensive ground‑testing of the A350 freighter (A350F), a purpose‑built cargo variant that required roughly 40% new or modified test procedures. The program features co‑design between final‑assembly‑line engineers and chief designers, enabling automated wiring self‑tests that check over...
Chasing Contrails: How Airbus-Backed Research Is Tackling Non-CO2 Emissions
Airbus is leading the ECLIF‑X flight‑test campaign to quantify how fuel sulfur and aromatic content affect contrail formation. The program flies an A321XLR equipped with Pratt & Whitney’s TALON‑X rich‑burn combustor using three fuel blends—baseline Jet A‑1 (~200 ppm sulfur), high‑sulfur Jet A‑1 (650 ppm), and...
