Work on a Safran Aircraft Engines-led project that will culminate in flight tests of an open-fan engine aboard an Airbus A380 in 2029 has officially kicked off.

A giant four-engine, 500-passenger Airbus A380, flown by Lufthansa and christened "Berlin," has been scrapped and is now a parts donor for the remaining fleet.

As Airbus prepares to fly the open rotor engine concept on the A380, the company's CEO weighs the pros and cons of using the jet for future test flights.

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The 11 winners of the latest JEC Composites Innovation Awards were announced during the JEC World Premiere, which took place on Monday 12 January 2026 in Paris. The aerospace industry has ...

The size of the Boeing 777X explained, and what it means for the "minijumbo's" future.