Air TransportAir France pushes Airbus A318 retirement into 2027The smallest member of the A320 family will remain in scheduled service until March 27, extending its unexpected stay by another four monthsAugust 18, 2026Read more
Air TransportAir France keeps Airbus A318 flying into November as retirement nearsCarrier's last four "Baby Bus" aircraft remain in service despite long-running replacement by the Airbus A220-300August 11, 2026Read more
Air TransportAir France trims A318 fleet as type fades from commercial serviceCarrier remains the last airline operating the “Baby Bus” after sale of stored aircraftFebruary 24, 2026Read more
Air TransportTarom sells its four A318s and only Air France will continue flying the "Baby Bus"The Romanian airline, which is experiencing financial difficulties, has already negotiated two aircraft with the company 3TOP Aviation, which will dismantle themOctober 06, 2024Read more
Air TransportBritish Airways' A318 Baby Bus made its farewell flightAircraft used on business class flights between London City and JFK airports was sent for disassembly in the NetherlandsFebruary 19, 2021Read more
Air TransportBrazilian court orders Avianca to return seven planes to AirbusIn bankruptcy protection, airline maintains seven leased A318 at airports in Brazil even without flying since MayOctober 15, 2019Read more
Air TransportNext to auction, Avianca flies with only seven planesBrazilian airline lost about 27 aircraft in recent weeks and now only operates at four airportsApril 29, 2019Read more