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News archive: Airbus A320

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Airbus A320, newest first.

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23 July Wing sections are being assembled at Airbus' Wing Technology Development Centre in the UK.

Airbus tests longer wings on A321neo demonstrator

Full-scale wing extensions will be fitted to an A321neo over the next three years to assess how longer wingspans affect handling and efficiency.

18 June A former A380 facility now houses two advanced A320 family assembly lines.

Airbus expands Toulouse capacity with second A320 line

The latest production facility has strengthened Airbus’ global assembly network as demand for the A321neo continues to grow.

17 April

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine certified for Airbus A320neo aircraft family

16 April

ReleaseExpliseat unveils TiSeat S: bringing lightweight innovation to business class

15 April

ReleaseBucher Group to become SFE galley and atowage’s supplier for the Airbus A320 family

15 April

ReleaseRecaro wins Crystal Cabin Award 2026 for its R Sphere economy class sustainability demonstrator

13 April

ReleaseRecaro Aircraft Seating showcases innovative seating solutions at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026

13 April

ReleaseSafran modernizes and strengthens forging capacity at its historic Gennevilliers site

9 April Engine nacelles for the LEAP-1A on the A320neo final assembly line.

Daher expands Safran logistics role with European contracts

Operations in Germany and France will support aircraft production and maintenance, with focus on rapid spare parts delivery near Paris.

8 April

Releasevoestalpine secures orders in the aerospace sector worth around EUR 1 billion

1 April

Safran plans €125m aircraft components plant in Wallonia

Compressor plant in Welkenraedt aims to support rising demand from major civil aircraft engine programmes, with operations expected to begin in 2028

10 March

ReleaseDaher continues its development during the “Take Off 2027” strategic plan: sovereign innovation and internationalization

9 March

ReleaseGE Aerospace to invest another $1B in U.S. manufacturing

25 February

ReleaseSalient Motion and Aviointeriors partner to deliver rapidly certifiable, software-defined actuation for Allegra business class seating

24 February

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney broadens manufacturing capabilities with $200 million investment in Columbus, Georgia

18 February

ReleaseDaher strengthens its strategic partnership with Airbus Atlantic at the Montoir-de-Bretagne West Hub

13 February

ReleaseSafran establishes a new landing gear facility in Morocco

13 February

ReleaseHM King Mohammed VI presides over the launch ceremony of the aircraft landing gear production plant project, representing an investment of €280 million by the Safran Group in Morocco

10 February

ReleaseNatilus raises $28 million Series A to commercialize family of hyper-efficient blended-wing aircraft

29 January Daher is now responsible for preparation work across both A321 lines at the Jean-Luc Lagardère site.

Daher deepens Airbus involvement on A321 and A350

Airbus awarded Daher a second A321 final assembly line contract and renewed widebody outfitting deals for its A350 and A330 programmes.

28 January

ReleaseSafran expands its operations in Le Creusot to produce complex parts for Rafale engines

17 December 2025 The Airbus A400M military transport aircraft will benefit from the campaign.

Airbus deploys Stratasys printed parts for A320, A350 and A400M

Certified polymer components have cut weight, reduced lead times and improved production flexibility across Airbus aircraft supported by Stratasys systems.

11 December 2025

ReleaseAmca acquires Aerospace Control Products, Inc., expanding its focus on hydraulic components

11 December 2025 The Wichita facility assembling 737 fuselage sections for integration into Boeing’s commercial aircraft production line.

Boeing and Airbus absorb Spirit operations

Boeing has taken on Spirit AeroSystems's commercial programmes, aftermarket operations and 15,000 staff, while Airbus has added six global production facilities to its network.

20 November 2025

Airbus opens Korea Tech Hub for collaborative innovation

The Daejeon-based centre will focus on next-generation defence, composite and energy technologies with support from government and local partners

30 October 2025

Airbus expands in Tianjin with second A320 assembly line

The improved Tianjin facility increases Airbus’ global final assembly capacity and supports its plan to build 75 A320 Family aircraft each month by 2027.

16 October 2025 LEAP-1A engines assembled in Nouaceur will make Morocco the second global production site after France.

Safran launches €350m aircraft engine complex in Morocco

A new aircraft engine assembly and testing facility launched in Nouaceur positions Morocco among the world’s few nations capable of manufacturing complete engines.

13 October 2025

ReleaseAirbus inaugurates second A320 Final Assembly Line in the U.S.

13 October 2025

ReleaseMAAS Aviation extends contract with Airbus for the painting of A320 and A220 aircraft in Mobile, Alabama

21 August 2025

ReleaseLoft Dynamics secures $24M Series B to transform pilot training with VR

8 August 2025

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems announces definitive agreement with CTRM for acquisition of facility in Subang, Malaysia

7 August 2025 The piloted VX4 prototype undergoing flight testing at Vertical’s Flight Test Centre at Cotswold Airport.

Aciturri to supply entire VX4 airframe for Vertical

The company has agreed to manufacture and engineer the full VX4 airframe as part of Vertical’s wider Flightpath 2030 production and certification strategy.

3 July 2025 The Horizon’s video conference pods enable in-flight meetings with Wi-Fi connectivity.

Natilus showcases Horizon cabin designed for flexible layouts

The Horizon uses its 40% larger cabin to introduce family club seating, business conferencing pods and custom lighting options.

26 June 2025 The nFDIMU processes real-time data from over 60 aircraft systems to support both flight and maintenance operations.

Astronautics nFDIMU becomes line-fit choice for A321XLR

The company's flight data system gained certification for use on A318 through A321XLR and entered A321XLR service in late 2024.

23 June 2025

ReleaseStrategic cooperation between Turkish Aerospace and Airbus expands further

18 June 2025

ReleaseFDH Aero signs expanded agreement with Gardner Aerospace

16 June 2025

ReleaseOpen Fan: the Safran Aero Boosters low pressure compressor is ready to meet the challenges of the RISE program

15 June 2025

ReleaseStavatti enters Strategic Cooperation Agreement to produce the SM-920 Commercial Airliner

1 May 2025

Airbus to absorb Spirit sites in five countries as Boeing deal looms

Aircraft sections built in the US, France, Morocco, Northern Ireland and Scotland will shift to Airbus, once Boeing completes its acquisition of Spirit and a buyer is found for any surplus facilities.

27 March 2025 Airbus’ ZEROe hydrogen-electric aircraft concept, featuring four electric propulsion engines each powered by fuel cells and twin liquid hydrogen tanks.

Airbus presents roadmap for hydrogen and single-aisle aircraft

Hydrogen-electric fuel cell development and SAF-ready design studies were both announced during the 2025 Airbus Summit in Toulouse.

6 March 2025 The GTF Advantage underwent more than twice the endurance testing of the current GTF model.

GTF Advantage engine secures FAA certification for A320neo

Pratt & Whitney’s latest turbofan delivers more thrust, improved durability and better efficiency while ensuring compatibility with 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

6 March 2025

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace to lead engine integration and supply power units and nacelles for JetZero blended wing aircraft

24 February 2025

ReleaseTriMas Aerospace secures multi-year global contract with Airbus

21 February 2025

ReleaseAirbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney engine receives EASA type certification

6 February 2025 The study includes the first wind-tunnel tests for the A321 MPA.

French defence agency backs Airbus A321 MPA study

A risk-assessment contract between Airbus and Thales will refine programme details, strengthen designs and guide technical system choices for the aircraft.

16 December 2024

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF engine receives FAA certification to power the A321XLR

10 December 2024

ReleaseEPI signs contract extension with Airbus Atlantic to manufacture flight-critical airframes

6 December 2024

ReleaseFAA and EASA certify more durable CFM LEAP HPT hardware

12 November 2024

ReleaseHoneywell and Curtiss-Wright develop cockpit voice recorders to help Boeing, Airbus meet new 25-hour safety mandate

7 November 2024

ReleaseCAE Prodigy officially launched to the civil aviation market