United's formalisation of its A350-900 XWB acquisition makes this U.S.-based global carrier the 33rd customer for Airbus' newest jetliner. Deliveries of the aircraft will begin in 2016 and run through 2019, marking a new chapter in the strong relationship between United and Airbus that has spanned two decades. United is a major operator of A319s and A320s.
Airbus has delivered its 6,000th aircraft in the company's history – the eighth A380 to Emirates, the largest single customer for this 21st century flagship jetliner (18 January 2010)
Top executives from Airbus and Emirates mark the delivery of this Dubai-based carrier’s eighth A380 – the 6,000th aircraft handed over in Airbus company history (18 January 2010)
Airbus Military head Domingo Ureña-Raso, EADS CEO Louis Gallois, and Airbus Chairman and CEO Tom Enders at the 12 January 2010 New Year Press Conference
Airbus’ Chief Operating Officer - Customers John Leahy and Fabrice Bregier, Chief Operating Officer, were participants at the 12 January 2010 New Year Press Conference