Possible for India to make large aircraft: Boeing

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 13:11

It is very much possible for large airplanes to be manufactured in India, although it will take a long time because requirements are huge for capital, skills and infrastructure, top aircraft maker Boeing has said.

Airbus to increase India sourcing to $2-bn by 2020

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 15:16

Airbus said it's making a large number of products in the country, either directly or through its supply partners, where collectively more than 5,000 people are employed.

New Zealand's Martin Aircraft eyes Indian market

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 11:06

The company also announced pacts with some Chinese companies here at the 51st Paris International Air Show and expects China and India to provide significant commercial opportunities for its Martin Jetpack product.

India, other emerging markets to drive $5 tn aircraft demand

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 12:48

Airbus said that "from the world?s first commercial flight in 1914, to today's 32 million flights annually, aviation has become part and parcel of our everyday lives.

Air India shelves plan to acquire Boeing 787-9 aircraft

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 18:25

Air India has shelved its plan to acquire five Boeing 787-9, the higher range variant of Boeing Dreamliner (787-800) aircraft, after failing to secure the nod of its Board and would stick to the original model.

Malaysia Airlines CEO says carrier "technically bankrupt", set to cut jobs, routes

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 07:01

The newly appointed chief executive of loss-making Malaysia Airlines said on Monday the carrier is "technically bankrupt", underlining the case for a restructuring to cut a third of jobs, scrap some international routes and review its long-haul fleet.

Is AirAsia making the best use of its 171 aircraft?

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 17:07

AirAsia`s rapid network expansion and huge plane orders aimed at meeting what CEO Tony Fernandes once described as "amazing" demand are in the spotlight after the carrier fell into the red for the first time since 2008.

AI turns to banks, FIs for financing Dreamliner purchase

Last Updated: Friday, May 15, 2015, 16:58

As per the agreement, the airline is required to make an advance of 10 percent of the gross cost of the aircraft 12 months prior to its scheduled delivery.

Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier to cut 1,750 jobs

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 19:26

Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier announced Thursday it is cutting 1,750 jobs as it reduces its production rate of two types of business jet.

Boeing says efficiency supports strong outlook, despite hurdles

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 10:43

Boeing stock was down 0.2% at $145.61 in afternoon trading.

IndiGo, Honeywell ink pact for Airbus A320neo's avionics suite

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 21:20

Global aircraft engine maker Honeywell has inked a pact with domestic budget carrier IndiGo to supply avionics suite for the latter's Airbus A320neo aircraft.

FAA warns Boeing 787 bug could shut off aircraft power

Last Updated: Monday, May 4, 2015, 23:20

In a new problem for the Boeing 787, the US aviation regulator has ordered repairs to correct a software bug that could cause the aircraft to suddenly lose all power.