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Airbus seals third major deal

As 2017 comes to an end, aviation giant Airbus is flying high. The European plane-maker has confirmed three major new orders of its best-selling A320 aircraft in just two days.

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Shake-up at Airbus amid talk of turbulence

Two senior executives are to leave earlier than scheduled as the plane manufacturer reels from rivalries and corruption probes

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Airbus lands record deal

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has landed a record deal for around 400 Airbus A320 jets in one of the industry's biggest by volume

Economy

Airbus ties up majority stake in Bombardier plane project

Airbus takes 50.01 percent stake in Bombardier for no extra cost

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Economy

BAE Systems to shed 2000 British jobs

In a severe blow to the UK manufacturing sector and skills pool BAE Systems is laying off 2000 workers.

China

Airbus opens new facility in China

A completion centre for the A330 jet will complement Airbus' sites in Tianjin as the company battles Boeing for the Chinese market.

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The solar-powered Zephyr that could fly forever

Discover Zephyr Endless flight, a project aiming to go on an 8000-metre-high voyage using only helium and the sun.

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The Hypersuit is 'a full-body joystick'

For day 6 of the Paris Air Show, we’re back at the Paris Air Lab but this time we’re going fully virtual.

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The Paris Air Show: In the loop the loop

As the public descend for the 5th day of the Paris Air Show we meet a pilot just before he takes off for an aerobatic spectacle to wow the crowds.

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Six of the best things we saw at the Paris Air Show

Including a flying car and an astronaut.

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The drone you can sit on and fly like a helicopter

Is it a drone? Is it a helicopter? No, it’s a Flike…a bit of both.

France

Airbus: floating black box

Airbus will fit its long-haul planes with black boxes that can float, facilitating their quick recovery after a crash

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Aviation revolutions on the horizon

We take a look at two exciting projects just around the corner that may well transform the entire aviation industry.

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The future of aviation: cutting emissions

How can the aviation industry meet growing demand and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the same time?

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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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Macron heads for airshow after landslide election victory

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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?

Business Series

EasyJet reveals record loss, will buy bigger planes to cut costs

Budget airline easyJet moves to lower operating costs by ordering bigger planes after it posted a wider first-half loss.

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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.