Air India gets go-ahead from Airbus to extend use of 3 ageing A320s

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 19:48

National carrier Air India has got the go-ahead from European aircraft maker Airbus to use three of its ageing A320s for a longer duration, even as the state- run airline is in the process of replacing the entire fleet of these planes with new fuel-efficient aircraft.

China's Spring Airlines to buy 21 Airbus planes for $2.04 bn

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 22:54

Chinese budget carrier Spring Airlines said it plans to buy 21 Airbus A320 planes for USD 2.04 billion, citing growth in both international and domestic air travel.

Air India to dry lease 14 Airbus A320 planes from Kuwait

Last Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 17:09

National carrier Air India would dry lease 14 Airbus A320 planes from a Kuwaiti lessor as it seeks to replace its ageing narrow-body fleet with new fuel efficient planes.

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.

Singapore Airlines-Tata JV orders Airbus A320s for India launch: Sources

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 09:52

Singapore Airlines` new Indian joint venture with Tata Sons has chosen Airbus A320 aircraft over Boeing`s 737 to launch its operations in the country, sources familiar with the decision said.

Dubai Airshow: Airbus considers A320 production increase

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 18:32

The comments, in an interview at the Dubai Airshow, mark the planemaker`s first response to an increase in production of the competing 737 announced by Boeing three weeks ago.

EasyJet to buy 135 Airbus aircraft

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 13:25

Following its shareholders' approval, British airline company easyJet agreed to buy 135 Airbus A320 family aircraft.

EasyJet to buy 135 Airbus A320 planes for almost $12bn

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 12:42

British no-frills airline EasyJet on Tuesday announced a deal to purchase 135 Airbus single-aisle A320 passenger planes, including 100 new generation neo aircraft for USD 11.9 billion (8.9 billion euros), after agreeing sizeable discounts.

Mexican airline buys 40 Airbus jets

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 12:09

Low-cost Mexican airline Interjet has signed a contract to buy 40 Airbus A320 Neo passenger jets for more than USD 3.2 billion.

Syrian plane carried anti-missile radar parts: Russia

Last Updated: Friday, October 12, 2012, 09:33

A Syria-bound passenger aircraft, which was forced to land in Ankara, on a flight from Moscow was carrying Russian radar parts for Syrian missile defence systems but not weapons, a Russian newspaper report said.

Airbus to set up assembly line in US

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 08:44

Airbus plans to produce about 50 aircraft of the A320 family annually by 2018, with works to start in 2015 and the first deliveries scheduled one year later.

May repossess two planes from Kingfisher: DVB Bank

Last Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 15:20

Germany's DVB Bank SE said it may repossess two Airbus A320 aircraft from troubled Kingfisher Airlines Ltd if the carrier failed to meet its commitment to the lender in due time.