Airbus Tagged Articles - FreightWaves

A big, big Emirates A380 jumbo jet lifts off with front wheels off the runway.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, April 5, 2021

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Exclusive: Airbus floats concept for A380 freighter conversion

The A380 has mostly been a bust as a giant passenger plane. Now Airbus is trying to salvage some value by offering to convert passenger…

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Climate Action 100+ released climate assessment results.

Alyssa SporrerFriday, March 26, 2021

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Latest corporate climate progress: Plenty of work remains

Investor-led climate change initiative Climate Action 100+ assessed 159 corporations that contribute most to global industrial GHG emissions to evaluate progress.

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, February 15, 2021

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FreightWaves Flashback: A380 takes airplane competition to next level

2005: Airbus is ready to break Boeing’s 30-year monopoly on making large passenger aircraft.

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Ethan CarlsonThursday, January 14, 2021

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Daily Infographic: ZEROe concept aircraft

Airbus sets sights on zero-emission aircraft powered by hydrogen

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Green hydrogen is gaining ground despite facing obstacles.

Alyssa SporrerTuesday, January 12, 2021

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Green hydrogen: The future of fuel?

As more modes of transportation are experimenting with the use of hydrogen fuel solutions, there are still major challenges that green hydrogen production and adoption…

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Yellow planes from Spirit Airlines parked at airport with engine covers because they are not being operated.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorSunday, November 1, 2020

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Airbus, EU flag battery issue with parked aircraft

Aircraft stored away because of the pandemic still receive equipment checks and each battery reconnection drains capacity on some Airbus aircraft, which could lead to…

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A white jet with red tail, Australia Post livery.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, October 27, 2020

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A321 converted freighter debuts with Australia Post

The Airbus A321 is a ubiquitous people-hauler, but now Australia Post has the first freighter version of this popular aircraft.

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A plain white jet with a new cut-in cargo door outlined in frame takes off. It's an A321 converted freighter on its first test flight.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, October 20, 2020

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Why the A321 converted freighter looks like a hot ticket (with video)

(Updated Oct. 260, 2020, 9 A.M. ET, with more on EFEW, Sine Draco Aviation) Questions about whether the new Airbus A321 converted freighter could generate…

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Boxes being loaded in overhead bins and on floor of passenger plane with no seats.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, October 12, 2020

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Asiana reconfigures A350 passenger cabin with Airbus cargo pallet system

Asiana and Azul are taking cargo seriously in an unprecedented year for aviation. To capture greater cargo revenue, Asiana has replaced passenger seats with a…

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