Airbus has unveiled a new aircraft straight out of a sci-fi movie. The air carrier has also unveiled its first half-plane and half-copter. The $27 million racer is a one-off demonstration model called the Racer.

The future of aviation: Airbus unveils half-plane, half copter

The future of aviation: Airbus introduces half-copter, half-plane called Racer

India has placed orders for 1220 planes in less than two years. Of these planes, 850 are being made by Airbus. The European plane-makers has assembly facilities in five countries. What's stopping it from assembling in India- the country that has given it its record single order? #Gravitas deep dives.

Gravitas: Why Plane-maker Airbus must assemble in India

Airbus is getting ready to make a lot more jets, planning to increase the production of its A320neo aircraft by about 50 per cent to 75 planes a month by 2026. This big goal means they need to spend a lot upfront on building things and hiring more people, aiming to work at full speed by 2026 or maybe 2027.

Airbus prepares for higher jet production amid up-front costs

Airbus has emerged victorious against its US rival, Boeing, securing substantial orders for 65 jets from two key Asian customers. This development comes at a challenging juncture for Boeing, which is currently grappling with a complex manufacturing crisis following a mid-flight panel blowout incident involving a 737 MAX 9 jet.

Airbus secures major jet orders from Asian airlines amid Boeing's manufacturing woes

The global aviation industry continues to grapple with the fallout of Boeing's never-ending list of technical troubles. Now, its European rival airbus says that Boeing's troubles are damaging the image of the entire industry. Watch in for more details!

Airbus: Take no pleasure in Boeing's technical problems

In a recent statement at the "Europe 2024" conference in Berlin, Guillaume Faury, the CEO of Airbus, expressed his deep concern over the ongoing technical issues faced by its American rival, Boeing.

Airbus CEO expresses concern over Boeing's ongoing technical issues

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. India's direct tax collection soars, hitting $227 billion mark India's direct tax collection has witnessed a significant surge, reaching a staggering ₹18.

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As Boeing explores a potential acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, discussions are underway regarding the fate of Spirit's ties to Airbus, posing complexities for Boeing's strategic plans.

Boeing's potential acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems raises questions over ties to Airbus

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round-up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Bitcoin skyrockets to record highs surpassing $72,000 amid strong demand Bitcoin has reached an all-time high above $72,000 on Monday, continuing its upward trajectory as demand for the leading cryptocurrency shows no signs of declining.

WION Business Wrap | Bitcoin’s ascend to $72,000, Trump’s TikTok U-turn and more

Airbus, once the underdog, has soared to prominence, surpassing Boeing with its A320 series becoming the best-selling aircraft of all time in 2019. The A320's success marked a turning point, solidifying the Airbus-Boeing duopoly that governs the global aircraft market.

Boeing’s present troubles present an opportunity for Airbus to ascend. Here’s how

In a move to capitalise on the resurgent demand for premium travel, American Airlines announced its most substantial plane order since 2011 on Monday, securing a deal for 260 new jets from Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer.

American Airlines takes flight into the future with largest plane order in 10 years

Asia’s biggest aviation gathering kicked off in Singapore, on Tuesday (Feb 20), where the Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased India’s Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv for the first time.

Singapore Airshow: India’s Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv participates in Asia’s biggest aviation event

Guillaume Faury, the CEO of Airbus, has delivered a message to the company's staff, labelling recent unexpected losses in its Space business as "not acceptable." This stark assessment comes in response to a 300-million-euro charge in November, related to unidentified satellite programs, including the OneSat family in commercial telecoms.

Airbus CEO issues blunt warning as unexpected space business losses trigger internal overhaul

In a major boost to ‘Make in India’, Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters in the country. The FAL will produce Airbus’ best-selling H125 helicopter from its civil range for India and export to some of the neighbouring countries.

Tata-Airbus partnership in focus

Airbus is optimistic about the future of Indian aviation, projecting a robust demand for 2,840 new aircraft and a need for 41,000 pilots alongside 47,000 technical staff in the next 20 years.

Airbus Forecasts Soaring Demand: India to require 2,840 aircraft and 41,000 pilots in next 2 decades

With the intention of upgrading the existing Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) aircraft and competing with rival manufacturer Airbus with its A320 New engine option (A320neo) planes, Boeing introduced the 737 MAX series in May 2017.

Flashback Friday: Tracing the turbulent journey of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

At least 700 fall sick after Airbus Staff Christmas dinner. French health authorities investigate mass gastroenteritis outbreak after company restaurant served foie gras and lobster.

France: Over 700 Airbus employees take ill after Christmas party, dinner organised for 2,600 people

Over 700 Airbus Atlantic staff sick after Christmas dinner

Air India said on Saturday (Dec 23) that it received India's first Airbus A350 aircraft. In a statement, the carrier said it has place an order for 20 A350-900s and the first such aircraft arrived in New Delhi at 1.

Air India receives its first Airbus A350, becomes only Indian airline to fly it

Airbus (AIR.PA) is on course to break aerospace order records in 2023 after a buying spree from European airlines and a brisk month so far in deliveries. Orders for a total of almost 200 jets from easyJet and Lufthansa on Tuesday looked set to push gross orders so far this year above the record of around 1,800 in 2014, the peak of the last major cycle, as airlines gamble on a scarcity of jets.

Airlines shopping spree boosts aircraft market | Airbus and boeing sold out for next 10 years

Lufthansa on Tuesday inked a deal worth $9 billion, ordering a total of 80 planes from both Boeing and Airbus, with delivery set between 2026 and 2032, marking the German flagship carrier's first purchase of Boeing narrow-body planes in approximately 30 years.

Lufthansa's $9 bn aircraft bonanza: German airline orders 80 planes from Boeing and Airbus

Boeing is adjusting its plans to increase production of its popular 737 narrow body jetliner, signalling a two-month delay, Reuters reported on Thursday. The U.S.

Boeing signals two-month delay to 737 production ramp-up: Report  

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