Aerospace
Airlines decry EU carbon emissions scheme
Airlines denounced on Tuesday an EU plan to charge them for carbon emissions, warning it would cost the industry 17.5 billion euros ($23.8 billion) over eight years.
Aerospace
Airbus wins Cathay Pacific order for 32 more A320neo jets
Airbus said Friday that it had secured an order for 32 A320neo planes from Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific, as the airline expands its flights to the Chinese mainland and elsewhere in Asia.
Aerospace
Airbus wins $4-bln order from Cathay Pacific
Airbus said Wednesday it has finalised a more than $4 billion order with Cathay Pacific for 32 of its A321neo aircraft to revamp the Hong Kong-based carrier's regional affiliate.
Aerospace
Airbus thinks goose tip could trim fuel consumption
If planes flew in formation like wild geese they might use five to 10 percent less fuel, European aircraft maker Airbus said Wednesday as it signed up to test the idea.
Aerospace
Airbus says Chinese-built planes to be sold only in China
Airbus planes built in a Chinese factory will be sold only to Chinese clients, the European plane maker said Monday, although a leasing exception could see aircraft end up with foreign airlines.
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Airbus says corporate jet sales will rebound next year
European aviation giant Airbus said Wednesday it expected sales of its corporate jets to rebound next year on the back of the fast-growing Chinese market.
Aerospace
Airbus opens first plane-completion centre in China
Airbus on Wednesday inaugurated its first completion centre for large aircraft in China, a new asset for the European manufacturer in heated competition with American rival Boeing.
Aerospace
Airbus nets 68 A320 orders in China as market grows
Three Chinese companies have ordered a total of 68 A320 aircraft, Airbus said Wednesday as it also announced a lighter version of a wide-bodied jet aimed at emerging markets.
Aerospace
Airbus delivers first A400M military transport plane
After years of delays and huge cost over-runs, Airbus on Monday delivers its first A400M military transport plane, handing over the huge turboprop to France at its Spanish assembly plant.
Legacy Reports
Airbus globalises production with China plant
European aircraft giant Airbus will take a major step towards the globalisation of its production on Sunday with the opening of a new assembly line in the Chinese port of Tianjin.
Legacy Reports
Airbus expecting ‘large’ China order by early 2009: CEO
European aircraft giant Airbus is expecting a "large order" from Chinese airlines by early 2009, the company's chief executive officer Tom Enders said here Sunday.
Aerospace
Airbus eyes 150-jet China contract: report
European jet maker Airbus is negotiating with China for the sale of 150 planes with a catalogue price of 16 billion dollars (12 billion euros), French business daily La Tribune reported on Monday.
Aerospace
Airbus aims to dominate China market
Airbus aims to have more than half the lucrative Chinese aviation market by the end of 2015, a senior executive said Wednesday, as the European giant seeks to close in on rival Boeing.
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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales reported moving towards European space firm
European aerospace firms Airbus, Leonardo and Thales could seal an accord this year to set up a joint satellite enterprise, a senior Airbus official told Corriere della Sera daily in an interview published Sunday.
Aerospace
Air transport sector at climate juncture
After years of delays and failures, the airline industry began on Wednesday complex negotiations to implement a scheme to reduce its carbon footprint.
Internet Space
Airbnb announces plans to go public in 2020
Airbnb, the internet home stay company which disrupted the hotel and travel industry, said Thursday it plans to make its stock market debut next year but offered few details.