HAL ready to make more doors for Airbus

Last Updated: Friday, February 20, 2015, 17:58

State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is looking for more orders from aerospace major Airbus to make passenger doors for its civil aircraft which are operated by global airlines worldwide.

Would be a shame if Avro replacement proj is delayed: Airbus

Last Updated: Friday, February 20, 2015, 15:29

With no decision in sight yet over the Airbus-Tata consortium's bid to replace IAF's ageing fleet of 56 Avro aircraft with C-295 transport carriers, the European aviation major today said it would be a "shame" if the project is delayed further.

Airbus signs pact with Dynamatic for flap-track beams

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 18:04

French aircraft maker Airbus said Monday it has signed a pact with Bengaluru-based Dynamatic Technologies for the supply of flap-track beams for its A-330 wide-body planes.

Global lessors queue up to lease planes to Air India

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 16:13

As many as 14 global aircraft lessors have evinced interest in leasing planes to Air India, which seeks to replace its ageing narrow-body fleet with new fuel efficient planes.

World's newest airliner begins first commercial flight

Last Updated: Thursday, January 15, 2015, 15:32

For passengers, the new plane offers wider panoramic windows and larger overhead storage space plus the ability to limit connections.

Airbus beats Boeing in orders in 2014, but delivers less planes

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 15:44

Airbus said Tuesday it beat Boeing with 1,456 net orders last year, but despite handing over a record 629 planes last year to airlines it is still trailing its US rival in deliveries of commercial passenger jets.

European airlines 'cannot keep up': Qatar Airways chief

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 21:37

Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al-Baker boasted Wednesday that European carriers "cannot keep up" with competition from Gulf carriers, as his fast-growing airline welcomed the first Airbus A350 plane.

Boeing plane deliveries hit record; Airbus wins on orders

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 03:24

Airbus beat US rival Boeing in aircraft orders in 2014, maintaining the lead in new business despite lagging in deliveries, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Vistara likely to take delivery of 3rd A-320 this week

Last Updated: Sunday, January 4, 2015, 12:58

Tata-SIA joint venture airline Vistara, which is all set to take wings from Friday with flights connecting Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, is expected to take delivery of its third Airbus A-320 aircraft this week.

Airbus delivers first next-generation plane to Qatar Airways

Last Updated: Monday, December 22, 2014, 20:01

Airbus delivered its first next-generation A350-900 plane to Qatar Airways Monday in a formal ceremony that kickstarts its bid to erode rival Boeing`s dominance in the lucrative long-haul market.

Flying back on course: the inside story of the new Airbus A350 jet

Last Updated: Monday, December 22, 2014, 10:35

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker urged Airbus to take the 787 seriously and said its draft response, a quick fix to its A330 with new General Electric engines, was inadequate.

AirAsia X confirms order of 55 Airbus A330Neos for $15 bn

Last Updated: Monday, December 15, 2014, 17:39

Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia X confirmed Monday its order of 55 long-haul A330Neo passenger planes from Airbus at a list price of $15 billion, in what is the biggest single order for the line of aircraft.