Etihad plane makes mayday call, lands safely

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 15:23

An Etihad Airways jet on Thursday made an emergency landing in Brisbane after issuing a mayday distress call, airport officials said.

Boeing dominates Airbus with $101.5 bn orders at Dubai show

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 19:41

More than $95 billion of the Boeing orders were for the 777X long-haul aircraft, making it the "largest product launch in commercial jetliner history by value", said the firm.

Boeing to decide soon where to build new 777

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 19:56

"We will be announcing within next 2-3 months very specifically plans for manufacturing," Chief Executive Jim McNerney told reporters at the Dubai Airshow.

Dubai Airshow: Boeing, Airbus clinch mega orders worth $141 bn

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 08:39

Dubai Airshow took off on Sunday with huge aircraft orders and commitments worth around USD 141.5 billion for Boeing and Airbus from Gulf carriers, with the US manufacturer well in the lead.

Gulf airlines splash out over $100 bn in Dubai Airshow

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 23:25

Dubai-based Emirates led the buying spree on Sunday with an order for 150 of Boeing`s new 777 mini-jumbo.

Etihad Airways kicks off order spree with $25 billion Boeing deal

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 15:17

Abu Dhabi`s Etihad Airways placed a USD 25.2 billion aircraft order with Boeing on Sunday, kicking off a Dubai Airshow expected to be dominated by the formal launch of Boeing`s newest airplane and fresh demand for the world`s largest passenger jet.

Dubai Airshow to open with Gulf spending spree

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 08:47

Gulf airlines are set to place orders worth over USD 100 billion as the Dubai Airshow gets under way on Sunday, industry sources said, led by record investment in a new Boeing jet.

CCI approves Rs 2,058 crore Jet-Etihad deal

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 21:55

Paving way for closure of long- pending Jet-Etihad deal, fair trade regulator CCI on Tuesday approved the proposed acquisition of 24 percent stake in the Naresh Goyal-led Indian carrier by Abu Dhabi-based airline.

Jet-Etihad deal: CCI to hold discussions with stakeholders

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 23:22

The CCI's nod is crucial. It is so far the single-largest FDI in Indian aviation sector.

‘No security clearance given to Jet-Etihad deal’

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 22:18

The Home Ministry has conveyed to the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) that it has not given security clearance to the Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways' proposal to buy a 24 percent stake in Jet Airways.

Jet-Etihad deal: CCI to have more discussions before final view

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 11:07

Naresh Goyal-promoted Jet Airway's proposed sale of 24 percent stake to Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad has already received the government clearance.

Jet Airways sees Etihad deal closure even as it posts record loss

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 19:53

Jet Airways expects to conclude a USD 334 million stake sale to Abu Dhabi`s Etihad by the year-end, the Indian airline said, one day after posting a record quarterly loss.