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The 2017 Paris Airshow off to a roaring start

The 52nd Paris Airshow is underway with soaring temperatures, dizzying spectacles and big rivals, Boeing and Airbus vying to outdo eachother again.

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The latest aerospace innovations unveiled at the Paris Air Show

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It’s all go at Airbus ahead of the Paris Airshow

With some energy saving tweaks being added and delivery of widely-anticipated, next generation Rolls Royce engines, it’s been a busy week for Airbus.

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The International Paris Airshow 2017: what to keep an eye on

With the Paris Air show days away, what are the big stories to look out for?

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World's largest aircraft pokes its nose out of the hangar

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China's C919 airliner gets set to challenge Airbus and Boeing

China's first domestically made airliner - the C919 - has successfully completed its much-delayed maiden flight.

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Airbus boss Thomas Enders denounces Eurofighter fraud probe

Airbus chief executive Thomas Enders has called an Austrian investigation into suspected fraud a "politically-motivated abuse of the legal system".

United Kingdom

United Airlines 'saddened' by giant bunny's unexplained death

Embattled US airline hits the headlines again after on board death of celebrity rabbit.

USA

First flight of Boeing's newest and largest Dreamliner

The first flight of Boeing’s newest and largest Dreamliner model has taken place.

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Boeing takes off in China with first overseas plant

Boeing's new 737 completion plant in China will aim to deliver 100 planes a year, China's official Xinhua news agency has said.

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Airbus profits hit by A400M costs

Airbus has announced even more costs from its much delayed A400M military transport plane, which pulled down profits by 63 percent last year.

France

Where Eagles Dare: France trains birds to bring down drones

The French Air Force is training baby eagles to bring down remote-controlled drones that have strayed into restricted airspace.

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Rolls-Royce's profits dive

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce suffered a record annual loss from settling bribery investigations in Britain, the US and Brazil and the pound's Brexit vote slump.

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India's SpiceJet orders 100 more aircraft from Boeing

Indian budget airline SpiceJet says it has ordered an additional 100 MAX 737 planes from Boeing, with an option for 50 more.

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Airbus seals deal to sell 100 aircraft to Iran

Airbus has signed a firm agreement on the sale of 100 aircraft to Iran Air, almost a year after international sanctions on Iran were lifted.

China

China displays J-20 stealth jet at country's biggest air show

China has shown off its J-20 stealth fighter in public for the first time - the plane it hopes will narrow a military technology gap with the US.

Economy

India agrees to buy French Rafale fighters

India has signed a deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France to rebuild its ageing fleet.

Italy

Unions ground Alitalia flights from Rome's Fiumicino airport

More than 150 flights to and from Rome’s international Fiumicino airport were cancelled on Thursday (September 22) because of strike action.

Economy

Rolls Royce engine problems on Boeing 787s cause disruption for ANA

Japan's ANA is grounding over 300 flights to fix corrosion problems with Rolls-Royce engines fitted to Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

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