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Shanghai, China – September 28, 2019: A320 China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321 airplane at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) in China. Airbus is a European aircraft manufacturer based in Toulouse, France. Airbus is reportedly in discussions with China regarding a potentially significant aircraft order ahead of an upcoming visit to France by Chinese President Xi Jinping, [...]
IndiGo Airlines (6E, Delhi International) has officially entered the widebody market with a significant order from Airbus. The Indian low-cost carrier has confirmed the purchase of thirty A350-900 aircraft, along with options for an additional 70 units. The delivery of these widebodies is scheduled to begin in 2027, marking a pivotal expansion of IndiGo's fleet [...]
Airbus has obtained a crucial waiver from Canada, permitting the aerospace giant to continue using Russian titanium in its aircraft manufacturing. This development comes after Canada, the first Western nation to do so, imposed a ban on Russian titanium as part of its latest sanctions package in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The [...]
Japan Airlines (JAL) President Mitsuko Tottori announced on Wednesday the airline's intention to maintain its fleet composed of both Airbus and Boeing aircraft models. This strategic decision underscores JAL's commitment to leveraging a diverse range of aircraft to meet its operational needs and enhance its service offerings. Tottori's statement comes amidst ongoing discussions within the [...]
Boeing's endeavor to regain ownership of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, a move aimed at reversing a divestment made in 2005, is encountering challenges related to the valuation of factories producing components for Airbus. According to sources familiar with the situation, as reported by Bloomberg News on Tuesday, this hurdle has stalled Boeing's efforts to proceed with [...]
Airbus has announced the appointment of Robin Hayes, former CEO of JetBlue Airways, as the new leader of its North American operations. This strategic move by the European aircraft manufacturer was disclosed on Monday, signaling a significant shift in leadership aimed at strengthening its presence and operations in North America. Hayes, known for his influential [...]
China is accelerating efforts to enhance its aviation industry's competitiveness with the development of the C929 widebody aircraft, a direct competitor to Western giants Airbus and Boeing. The state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has initiated a major collaborative effort, rallying 280 experts from 21 universities and various civil aviation companies to propel the [...]
Ural Airlines has opted to abandon its plans to rescue a stranded Airbus A320 from a Siberian wheat field due to prohibitive costs and logistical challenges. The aircraft has been immobile since making an emergency landing due to a hydraulic failure that also resulted in a low-fuel situation in September last year. Fortunately, there were [...]
United Airlines has revised its aircraft delivery schedule for 2024, significantly reducing the number of new planes it expects to receive due to ongoing delays at Boeing. In response to the setback, the airline is strategically enhancing its fleet by adding leased Airbus A321neos to maintain service expansion and operational efficiency. The adjustment in delivery [...]
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has indicated that acquiring two Spirit AeroSystems factories is a plausible scenario, as reported by Reuters. This move could become a strategic component of Boeing’s efforts to take control of Spirit AeroSystems, with an aim to enhance product quality within its operations. The potential acquisition by Airbus reflects a significant shift [...]
