UK LCC easyJet has confirmed an order for 56 A320neos and 101 A321neos, plus 100 purchase rights, after shareholders voted 99.94% in favor of the deal.
Airbus’ plan for an ultra-efficient successor to the A320 has received a funding commitment from Paris for €300 million ($330 million) per year, from 2024-27.
France’s EcoPulse distributed electric propulsion demonstrator—developed by Daher, Safran and Airbus—has conducted its first flight in hybrid-electric mode.