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
Phantom 3500 – The Business Aircraft of the Future
BENTONVILLE, Ark. / JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Otto Aerospace has unveiled the Phantom 3500, a revolutionary business jet that may redefine the future of private aviation. With its sleek, windowless fuselage and laminar-flow aerodynamics, the aircraft aims to cut fuel burn … Continue reading Phantom 3500 – The Business Aircraft of the Future
Drone Incursions Over European Airports
COPENHAGEN/MUNICH – In recent weeks, sightings of unidentified drones over European airports have caused major disruptions to air traffic. In Munich, for example, the airport was closed several times overnight for hours after drones were spotted over runways. On one … Continue reading Drone Incursions Over European Airports
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
Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
FRANKFURT/BANGKOK/TOKYO – After the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, many airlines—excluding Chinese carriers—abandoned the shorter northern routes over Russia and Ukraine. Flights between Western Europe and Asia were rerouted southward, adding three or more hours to … Continue reading Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions