Airbus Opens New Jet Assembly Line in China
TIANJIN, China — Airbus has opened a second jet assembly line in China as part of a broad effort to expand global production of its A320neo family, the company’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft. The new facility, located in the coastal city … Continue reading Airbus Opens New Jet Assembly Line in China
China: Major order for Airbus apparently imminent
BEIJING/HAMBURG – Chinese airlines are preparing to place a massive order for Airbus jets, with negotiations reportedly covering as many as 500 aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential deal, which would rank among the largest in Airbus … Continue reading China: Major order for Airbus apparently imminent
Malaysia Seals Landmark Airbus Deal
PARIS/KUALA LUMPUR – In a major boost to Franco-Malaysian relations, Malaysia has placed a landmark order for 70 aircraft with Airbus, one of Europe’s largest aerospace manufacturers. The announcement was made during Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Paris, signaling … Continue reading Malaysia Seals Landmark Airbus Deal
Airbus Secures 250+ Orders as Boeing Sinks
NEW DELHI/HONG KONG /PARIS – Just days after the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI171 – a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner – in Ahmedabad on 12 June that killed at least 241 people onboard and over 30 on the ground, Boeing has … Continue reading Airbus Secures 250+ Orders as Boeing Sinks
Cathay Pacific Grounds Entire A350 Fleet
HONG KONG – In an unprecedented move, Cathay Pacific Airways has grounded its entire fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft following the discovery of a faulty engine component. The Hong Kong-based airline took swift action after pilots encountered an engine failure … Continue reading Cathay Pacific Grounds Entire A350 Fleet