Govt simplifies defence rules to woo foreign firms

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 16:09

In order to provide a level-playing field to private players, the government withdrew excise and Customs duty exemptions enjoyed by the Ordinance Factory Board and defence PSUs.

Singapore Airlines Airbus loses power in-flight to both engines

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 17:34

A Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus plane carrying 194 people temporarily lost power to both engines on a recent flight to Shanghai, SIA confirmed Wednesday after a flight tracker said the plane had to descend 13,000 feet (3.96 kilometres) before normal operation was restored.

Govt nod to Rs 11,930 cr Airbus-TATA consortium bid to replace Avro fleet

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 00:19

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which met here, also cleared the proposal to convert two Boeing 777-300 ER for VVIP travel, defence sources said.

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.

Qatar Airways eyes 49% stake in IndiGo, warns Airbus on A380neo

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 19:20

Qatar Airways wants to buy up to 49 percent of IndiGo though the owners of the subcontinent`s largest carrier by market share have no immediate plans to sell, the Doha-based airline`s chief executive said on Wednesday.

The jumbo jet faces a make or break year at Boeing, Airbus

Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015, 10:52

The slump in sales of the jets has raised questions over how long manufacturers can sustain production. It has also fueled internal debate in both companies over the future of the planes, sources said.

PM Modi's France visit: Airbus to increase Indian outsourcing to $2 billion

Last Updated: Saturday, April 11, 2015, 19:34

French aerospace major Airbus on Saturday said it would increase its Indian outsourcing to USD 2 billion.

Airbus supports Modi's 'Make in India' initiative

Last Updated: Saturday, April 11, 2015, 16:09

Expressing support to 'Make in India' initiative, aircraft manufacturer Airbus on Saturday said it is ready to manufacture in India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited its facility here.

Lufthansa, Airbus shares slide on French plane crash

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 17:49

Shares in German airline Lufthansa and European planemaker Airbus tumbled Tuesday after a Germanwings plane crashed in the French Alps, with all 148 people on board pronounced dead.

AirAsia India to induct one more Airbus A320

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 22:29

The domestic arm of the Malyasia-based airline Air Asia currently has three planes in the fleet to cater to seven airports it operates from in the country.

Korean Air, Airbus sign accord for jet fighter bid

Last Updated: Sunday, February 22, 2015, 19:49

The project is designed to develop and produce 120 fighter jets of a new "indigenous" type to replace the country`s ageing fleet of F-4s and F-5s.

Airbus in talks with Indian firms on helicopter joint venture

Last Updated: Friday, February 20, 2015, 18:53

Airbus Helicopters said on Friday it is in talks with Indian companies including Mahindra and Mahindra, Reliance Industries and Tata Group to jointly make military helicopters, to comply with rules aimed at helping the local defence industry.