Indian airline IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody planes
New Delhi, India -- Indian airline IndiGo said on Sunday it had signed an order for 30 more Airbus A350-900s, bringing its shopping list for the widebody aircraft from the European aircraft manufacturer to 60. "We are placing a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900s," said Pieter Elbers, the CEO...
Etihad unveils new A321LR aircraft
A321LR features First Suite - a private, enclosed space with a sliding door.Saudia to acquire 20 wide-body aircraft
10 of these being acquired for its flydaeal low-cost airlineTariffs could lift Boeing and Airbus plane prices even higher
New York, United States -- Commercial plane prices, already lifted in recent years due to pandemic supply chain shocks, are poised to climb further as Boeing and Airbus are buffeted by trade tariffs. "Compared with 2018, prices for commercial jets have risen by around 30 percent," an aviation expert told...DAE to acquire 17 aircraft for $1 bn
This portfolio comprises 100 percent next-generation aircraftAirbus nets satellite deal
The $2.5bn contract was awarded by the German army.flynas receives 50th jetliner out of 120 Airbus A320neo ordered
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East and the world, celebrated taking delivery of the 50th airplane out of a large order for Airbus A320neo jetliners at a reception held at King Khalid International Airport here.The company is moving...Will sign US$13.7bn deal with Airbus, says Korean Air
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – South Korean flag carrier Korean Air said on Thursday it will sign a US$13.7 billion deal with Airbus to purchase 33 A350 series aircraft to strengthen its long-term fleet operations.The move comes after the European Union approved the airline's takeover of smaller rival Asiana -- conditional on...American Airlines orders 260 jets
It is part of the airlines' effort to 'modernize' its fleet.Middle East commercial aircraft services market to grow to US$28bn
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The MENA region's commercial aircraft services market will more than double in value by 2042, according to Airbus’ latest Global Services Forecast (GSF).Growing to US$28 billion from US$12 billion, and registering a 4.4 percent average annual growth, the regional expansion will surpass the global average growth of 3.6...European airlines witness a rise in profits in 2023
LONDON, UK – Europe's aviation industry is extending its bounceback from the Covid pandemic, as British Airways owner IAG and Franco-Dutch rival Air France-KLM posted bumper 2023 profits on Thursday.The sector is flying at cruising altitude on pent-up demand after emerging from the dark days of Covid, which grounded planes and...Rolls-Royce back into profit
The engine maker swung to profit of $3bn from a loss of $1.64bn in 2022.Vietjet to buy 20 A330-900 planes
The company signed MoU with Airbus for the widebody aircraft.Boeing readies for competition with China’s first passenger plane
Singapore, Singapore - Boeing said Wednesday it was preparing to compete with China's first domestically produced passenger plane, which was showcased for the first time to international buyers at Asia's biggest airshow.The single-aisle C919 aircraft made its international debut this week at the Singapore Airshow, featuring in both flying and on-the-ground...Airbus profit drops 11 percent
The group plans to deliver "around 800" aircraft in 2024.Airbus and Tata to build helicopter assembly line in India
Paris, France - Airbus will build a helicopter assembly line in India with Indian conglomerate Tata, the European aircraft manufacturer said Friday.The deal was announced during a two-day visit to India by French President Emmanuel Macron.Airbus said the facility -- which will take two years to set up -- would be the...EVA Air orders 33 Airbus planes
The deal could be worth as much as $8.5 billion.A short history of the Boeing 737 MAX
The plane, which suffered a dramatic blowout of a fuselage panel during a flight over the US state of Oregon, has had a turbulent time in the seven years since it took to the skies.Lufthansa orders planes for $9 bn
The airline ordered 40 planes each from Boeing and Airbus.Turkish Airlines to buy 355 planes from Airbus
Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish Airlines said on Friday it has decided to order 355 Airbus aircraft over the coming decade as it seeks to become the world's largest carrier."It was decided to purchase 355 aircraft from Airbus," Turkish Airlines chief executive Bilal Eksi said in a social media statement."I wish good...Emirates sign deal with Airbus to buy 15 A350-900s
Dubai, UAE - Dubai-based Emirates on Thursday announced an order for 15 long-haul Airbus A350-900s, bringing to 110 the number of additional aircraft the company has ordered at this year's Dubai Air Show."The A350-900s will add to our fleet mix and we are pleased to announce additional orders for this aircraft...Emirates, Safran sign pacts worth $1.2bn
Latest generation Safran Seats for new Emirates Airbus fleet part of the deal.EgyptAir orders 10 Airbus A350 planes in $3.2bn deal at Dubai Airshow
The transaction is worth $3.2 billion, reports say.Turkish Airlines explore options of buying 355 Airbus jets
Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish Airlines, the country's flag carrier, confirmed on Monday that it was in talks with Airbus to buy up to 355 jets in a huge push to expand its fleet."Negotiations are held with Airbus regarding the purchase of a total of 355 aircraft -- 240 of which are...Air France-KLM posts profit jump
Turnover increased nearly seven percent to 8.7 billion euros.Cathay Pacific orders A320neo planes
The value of the deal is expected between $3.2 billion to $4.1 billion.Turkish Airlines orders 10 A350 Airbus
The airline disclosed no financial details in a statement.Boeing, Airbus notch up big orders
At list prices, the Airbus deal is worth $3.3bn and Boeing's $1bn.India’s IndiGo places record order for 500 Airbus A320
Indian carrier IndiGo said it had ordered a 500 A320 airliners from European manufacturer Airbus at the Paris Air Show. With a list price of $55 billion- the actual sale prices are usually lower- the deal is the largest ever civil aviation order and a "historic" step for both firms,...Boeing expects number of planes in air to double in 20 years
The American aircraft manufacturer estimates 48,575 planes will be in service in 2042, compared with 24,500 last year. This will require producing, across all manufacturers combined, 42,595 planes -- half to replace existing aircraft, and the other half to account for growth. The projections are in line with ones Boeing...Turkish Airlines ponders buying 600 planes in two months
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - The chairman of Turkish Airlines said Monday that the company will make a final decision on plans for a record-breaking order of 600 aircraft in two months.The airline is in talks with US aircraft maker Boeing and its European rival Airbus to purchase 400 single-aisle planes along with...Masdar, Airbus sign deal
They will support growth of the sustainable aviation fuel market.Airbus Q1 net profit at $514m
The company delivered 127 aircraft in Q1 of 2023.Air France, Airbus acquitted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash
PARIS, FRANCE - Air France and plane manufacturer Airbus were acquitted Monday over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight after a French court ruled their errors could not be proven as the disaster's cause.While the ruling was expected after prosecutors recommended to the Paris court not to seek a conviction,...Boeing delivers 130 aircraft in Q1
It edged out its rival Airbus by just three aircraft.Airbus to open second plane assembly line in China, double output
"It makes a lot of sense for us, as the Chinese market keeps growing, to be serving local for the Chinese airlines, and probably some other customers in the region," Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said during a trip to China, where he is accompanying French President Emmanuel Macron on his...Boeing halts deliveries of 787 again on fuselage issue
Boeing's difficulties with the 787 have come as the company tried to reset its relationship with the FAA following the 737 MAX calamities. But the latest problem threatens to crimp an aviation industry recovery as more airlines seek new jets to meet pent-up demand for flying.Airbus earns record net profit
The company delivered 661 aircraft last year.Qatar Airways and Airbus settle long A350 dispute
After a months-long dispute between Qatar Airways and Airbus, the two announced on Wednesday the end of a $2.5 billion dollar battle over peeling paint on passengers jets before it became an embarrassing court case. Both sides said they were "please to have reached an amicable and mutually agreeable settlement"...Airbus tops Boeing in 2022 plane orders
Airbus sold 661 planes as against Boeing's 480.Airbus employees to receive extra 1,500 euros as inflation hits
Airbus will make a one-off payment of 1,500 euros for all employees in its four founding nations, UK, France, Germany, Spain as inflation makes life difficult. The company employs 126,000 people worldwide, including 46,000 in France and 43,000 in Germany. The employees outside of the four countries will receive a...Xiamen Airlines to buy aircraft
The airline plans to buy 40 A320neo aircraft from Airbus.Flyadeal adds A320neo to fleet
It raises Saudi low-cost airline's fleet strength to 26.Saudi Helicopter Co to buy six Airbus choppers for its fleet
The new ACH160 is one of the world’s most technologically advanced helicopters with a new rotor blade design that results in significantly reduced noise, according to a statement posted on LinkedIn.The company will obtain six new ACH160 helicopters, with the first being set to join the fleet early in 2023.Malaysia Airlines to acquire 20 planes
The airline will buy 10 planes and lease the 10 others from Avolon.Airbus cancels A350 aircraft contract with Qatar Airways
European aircraft maker Airbus has cancelled its contract to deliver 19 A350 planes to Qatar Airways, a source close to the matter said Wednesday, amid a feud between the two aviation giants. Airbus had already cancelled a multi-billion-dollar order of 50 planes from Qatar Airways, a major customer, earlier in...Etihad orders 7 A350F freighters
The freighters will upgrade Etihad's freight capacity.easyJet orders 56 aircraft
The order for single-aisle aircraft is worth $6.2 billion.Delta orders Airbus jets
The airline ordered a dozen single-aisle passenger jets worth $1.1 bn.Airlines’ face fresh turbulence after fragile recovery from Covid
Airlines are recovering from the huge Covid fallout but face fresh turbulence from rocketing inflation.Qatar Airways terms Airbus a ‘bully’ as paint dispute continues
The head of Qatar Airways on Tuesday accused plane-maker Airbus of acting like a "bully" as their billion-dollar dispute over peeling paint looked no closer to a resolution.