The flight test campaign, conducted earlier in the year over the Atlantic Ocean, involved an Airbus tanker test aircraft equipped with the Airbus A3R (Automatic Air-to-Air Refuelling) solution, with an F-16 fighter aircraft of the Portuguese Air Force acting as a receiver. This milestone is part of the industrialisation phase of A3R systems ahead of its implementation in the A330 MRTT tanker development. Learn more: https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2020/04/airbus-achieves-worlds

Boeing vs Airbus: Which Is Safer? According to 2024 data, Airbus has a slightly better safety record than Boeing. Boeing’s crash rate is 1.7 times higher than Airbus, and recent issues with the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner have affected public trust. The Airbus A320 family also has a lower fatality rate compared to the Boeing 737. Remember, safety depends not just on the manufacturer, but also on the airline’s maintenance, pilot training, and safety culture. ✈️ Safe travels, whichever you choose t