Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Aerospace
  • /
  • Brussels Airlines takes delivery of its first A320neo

Aerospace

Brussels Airlines takes delivery of its first A320neo

Brussels Airlines, Belgium’s national airline and member of the Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of its first out of five new A320neo aircraft.

Image copyright Airbus

The A320neo is part of the airline's fleet renewal strategy to operate the latest state of the art, efficient aircraft in order to meet Brussels Airlines’ ambitious sustainability targets.

The A320neo incorporates the latest tech, including new-generation CFM International LEAP-1A engines and Sharklets and has a lower noise footprint compared to  previous generation aircraft.

Advertisement
ODU RT

The Brussels Airlines A320neo features a single class layout with 180 seats. The new aircraft will join Brussels Airlines' all Airbus fleet of 43 aircraft, including 34 A320 Family aircraft and nine A330-300s, entering into service on the carrier’s short- to medium-haul network.

Advertisement
Hexagon leaderboard
Red Hat to enhance EUROCONTROL air traffic management system

Aerospace

Red Hat to enhance EUROCONTROL air traffic management system

11 May 2026

Red Hat today announced it is helping EUROCONTROL deliver a unified digital platform to enhance organisational resilience and accelerate innovation in air traffic management, replacing 25-year-old legacy systems using Red Hat OpenShift.

Intralink to drive Amprius drone battery tech into South Korea

Aerospace Defence Security

Intralink to drive Amprius drone battery tech into South Korea

11 May 2026

Business development consultancy Intralink, has been appointed by Silicon Valley battery specialist Amprius Technologies, to deepen its presence in South Korea, one of Asia’s most active markets for drones, robotics and advanced mobility.

Manchester Airport Skills partnership wins Educate North Award

Aerospace Events

Manchester Airport Skills partnership wins Educate North Award

11 May 2026

Trafford & Stockport College Group and Manchester Airports Group (MAG) are celebrating after winning a prestigious Educate North Award (ENA), recognising the success of the Manchester Airport Skills Hub partnership.

Airports across the UK taking part in health and safety week

Aerospace Events

Airports across the UK taking part in health and safety week

11 May 2026

Airports Health and Safety Week was launched today at Luton Airport and will be taking place at sites up and down the country until Friday 15th May.

Advertisement
ODU RT
NMITE graduates find jobs in local aerospace and defence

Aerospace Defence Events

NMITE graduates find jobs in local aerospace and defence

11 May 2026

The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE)  celebrated the achievements of its second cohort of 20 students at Hereford Cathedral on 9th May, who graduated with either a BEng (Hons) or MEng (Hons) Integrated Engineering degree, with companies such as Airbus and BAE Systems among those now hiring NMITE ...

Heathrow sustains strong demand in April

Aerospace

Heathrow sustains strong demand in April

11 May 2026

April passenger numbers decreased by 5% year on year to 6.7 million, reflecting the ongoing impact of the Middle East conflict on some markets and short-term adjustments to travel plans, yet underlying demand remained resilient, with strong transfer passenger demand continuing into April with a 10% increase year on year.

Advertisement
ODU RT
Advertisement
General Atomics LB