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WTO backs Boeing over Airbus in latest round of government subsidies row
The World Trade Organisation has ruled against the European Union over subsidies to planemaker Airbus says the EU has failed to comply with its earlier rulings over European government loans.The World Trade Organisation has ruled against the European Union over subsidies to planemaker Airbus says the EU has failed to comply with its earlier rulings over European government loans.
Airbus and Boeing face order challenges
Even as Airbus caught up with Boeing for orders for the first half of this year, combined orders for the world's two dominant planemakers fell 17 percent from the same period last year.Even as Airbus caught up with Boeing for orders for the first half of this year, combined orders for the world's two dominant planemakers fell 17 percent from the same period last year.
Boeing and Airbus upbeat as Farnborough Airshow opens
Day one of the Farnborough Airshow brought a boost for Boeing as British Prime Minister David Cameron announced the purchase of nine of its Poseidon marine patrol planes as well as 50 Apache attack heDay one of the Farnborough Airshow brought a boost for Boeing as British Prime Minister David Cameron announced the purchase of nine of its Poseidon marine patrol planes as well as 50 Apache attack he
Iranair could buy Boeing planes but any deal faces hurdles
Iran's state airline is talking with US plane maker Boeing about buying a large number of aircraft, but there are still many obstacles to a deal, as with Iranair's order for Airbus jets.Iran's state airline is talking with US plane maker Boeing about buying a large number of aircraft, but there are still many obstacles to a deal, as with Iranair's order for Airbus jets.
Signals picked up in Mediterranean could be doomed MS804's black box
A French naval search vessel has picked up signals that could be emanating from one of EqyptAir flight MS804’s black boxes, according to an Egyptian…A French naval search vessel has picked up signals that could be emanating from one of EqyptAir flight MS804’s black boxes, according to an Egyptian…
Airbus bets big on China with new factory
European aerospace firm Airbus has started construction of a new facility in China where it will fit out wide-body planes assembled in France as it bets on the aviation market there continuing to expaEuropean aerospace firm Airbus has started construction of a new facility in China where it will fit out wide-body planes assembled in France as it bets on the aviation market there continuing to expa
Airbus reverses A330 production tailoff, now has order backlog of 6,800 planes
Airbus, which has just announced record orders for 2015, is to boost production of its A330 planes partially reversing a previous decision to build fewer of the wide-body jets.Airbus, which has just announced record orders for 2015, is to boost production of its A330 planes partially reversing a previous decision to build fewer of the wide-body jets.
Uber goes to new heights with Airbus
Uber and Airbus are to join forces for an on-demand ride service with helicopters at the Sundance Film FestivalUber and Airbus are to join forces for an on-demand ride service with helicopters at the Sundance Film Festival
Sanctions-free Iran 'to buy 114 Airbus planes'
Trade between the international community and Iran looks poised to take off with the return of the former pariah state into world commerce. BeforeTrade between the international community and Iran looks poised to take off with the return of the former pariah state into world commerce. Before
Airbus beats Boeing in 2015 order race
European plane maker Airbus edged ahead of tis rival in the skies Boeing for new business last year. Figures from the Toulouse based company showedEuropean plane maker Airbus edged ahead of tis rival in the skies Boeing for new business last year. Figures from the Toulouse based company showed
Dubai Airshow 2015 - Highlights Day 3
A selection of footage from the 2015 Dubai Airshow.A selection of footage from the 2015 Dubai Airshow.
Dubai Airshow - Highlights Day 2
A selection of footage from the 2015 Dubai Airshow.A selection of footage from the 2015 Dubai Airshow.
Dubai Airshow 2015 - Highlights Day 1
A selection of the best footage from the 2015 Dubai Air Show.A selection of the best footage from the 2015 Dubai Air Show.
Open Europe's skies to Gulf carriers within the rules, EU Commissioner tells euronews
The presence of the European Union’s Transport Commissioner at this week’s Dubai Air Show has sent an important message to both Europe and the GulfThe presence of the European Union’s Transport Commissioner at this week’s Dubai Air Show has sent an important message to both Europe and the Gulf
Dubai Airshow Live
Keep abreast of all the events as they take place live and direct from the United Arab EmiratesKeep abreast of all the events as they take place live and direct from the United Arab Emirates
A"single sky" for the Gulf States?
The Middle East – especially the Gulf – is a strategic location with significant transit volumes of air traffic. The region is both a destination andThe Middle East – especially the Gulf – is a strategic location with significant transit volumes of air traffic. The region is both a destination and
Emirates Milestones 1985-2015
1985 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum gives $10 million to the Emirates team start an airline in five months. Pakistan International1985 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum gives $10 million to the Emirates team start an airline in five months. Pakistan International
Safe, but a turn-off for camels: fun facts on air travel
Air travel is safe: statistically, air travel is the second safest form of transporting people from A to B. The safest method is theAir travel is safe: statistically, air travel is the second safest form of transporting people from A to B. The safest method is the
Dubai Airshow: what to expect?
The Dubai Air Show was first launched in 1986 under the name of “Arab Air”. Since then it has evolved into one of the largest and most importantThe Dubai Air Show was first launched in 1986 under the name of “Arab Air”. Since then it has evolved into one of the largest and most important
Air crash investigators probe Russian air disaster
Egyptian and Russian air crash investigators are at work trying to established what caused the Kogalymavia A-321 to crash in the Sinal PeninsulaEgyptian and Russian air crash investigators are at work trying to established what caused the Kogalymavia A-321 to crash in the Sinal Peninsula
Airbus to increase A320 production by 20 percent
Airbus has announced better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by its main planemaking division. The Toulouse-based group also says it’s toAirbus has announced better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by its main planemaking division. The Toulouse-based group also says it’s to
China to buy 130 Airbus planes
Chinese airlines are to buy 130 Airbus planes under a deal signed by China and Germany and worth over 15 billion euros. The agreement includes a firmChinese airlines are to buy 130 Airbus planes under a deal signed by China and Germany and worth over 15 billion euros. The agreement includes a firm
Airbus opens first American plant in Mobile, Alabama
Airbus has officially opened its first assembly plant on American soil, in a clear challenge to its US rival Boeing. The site at Mobile, Alabama isAirbus has officially opened its first assembly plant on American soil, in a clear challenge to its US rival Boeing. The site at Mobile, Alabama is
IndiGo confirms record order for Airbus A320 planes
The Indian airline IndiGo has confirmed an order from Airbus for the biggest ever number of planes. The low-cost airline had announced last OctoberThe Indian airline IndiGo has confirmed an order from Airbus for the biggest ever number of planes. The low-cost airline had announced last October
'Aviation history' made as electric plane flies across English Channel
A French pilot claims to have made aviation history after flying an electric plane across the English Channel on Friday morning. The Airbus E-fanA French pilot claims to have made aviation history after flying an electric plane across the English Channel on Friday morning. The Airbus E-fan
Airbus doubles up on Chinese factory operations
Airbus is to build a second plane factory in China in a deal with the Tianjin Free Trade Zone Investment Company Ltd. and the Aviation IndustryAirbus is to build a second plane factory in China in a deal with the Tianjin Free Trade Zone Investment Company Ltd. and the Aviation Industry
7 things we found out at the Paris Air Show 2015
The 51st edition of the biannual Paris Air Show has closed its gates to a record number of visitors. Some 351,000 people – from the aerospaceThe 51st edition of the biannual Paris Air Show has closed its gates to a record number of visitors. Some 351,000 people – from the aerospace
Airbus beats Boeing in sales battle at Paris Air Show
If you listen to Airbus then size does matter… The European plane maker says it has taken 421 orders worth 50-billion euros at the Paris Air ShowIf you listen to Airbus then size does matter… The European plane maker says it has taken 421 orders worth 50-billion euros at the Paris Air Show
Increased aircraft demand lifts Paris Air Show
The Paris Air Show has taken off with a flurry of multi-billion euro plane deals. The first day of has seen significant activity in the air as wellThe Paris Air Show has taken off with a flurry of multi-billion euro plane deals. The first day of has seen significant activity in the air as well