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Airbus is an aircraft manufacturing unit of the European aerospace group, EADS. The A300 made its maiden flight in 1972, and the launch of the A320 in 1981 reinforced Airbus as a challenger to the two major incumbents, Mcdonnell Douglas and Boeing.
Chairman / President
Guillaume Faury
CFO / Finance Director
Thomas Toepfer
Industry
Aerospace
Website
airbus.com
Headquarters address
Mendelweg 30 in Leiden
Stock Code
BMAD: AIR
Euronext Paris: AIR
FWB: AIR
Year founded
1970
A poster featuring German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Ahmedabad, India, on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE
India

India’s Modi to host German leader to bolster trade, defence ties

Merz’s visit is his first to an Asian country since he took office, ahead of a planned EU-India summit and as they work on a free-trade agreement.

China-EU relations

Airbus scores major win in China with orders for 148 A320 aircraft

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China’s C919 passenger plane

Soaring to the top: China appoints first female captain for C919 flights

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China’s C919 passenger plane

China’s Comac to team up with China Eastern for bigger C919 variant, sources say

Comac’s stretched model, expected to be dubbed the C919-800, could target lucrative Asian routes and seat more than 200 passengers.

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A C919 jet operated by China Eastern Airlines takes off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on January 1. Photo: Xinhua
The Philippines

Will Philippines favour Eurofighter Typhoon for its military upgrade?

The Eurofighter, which is estimated to cost US$117 million each, has drawn buying interest from Bangladesh and other countries.

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China-EU relations

Opinion | How France and China offer an alternative to zero-sum diplomacy

As the countries stake their relationship on sustainability and hi-tech cooperation, they are building a new template for bilateral ties.

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India

IndiGo flight chaos exposes risks of India’s aviation duopoly

India’s largest airline grounded nearly 3,000 flights last week, showing how easily a staffing crunch at one carrier can paralyse the sector.

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IndiGo employees tag stranded bags belonging to the airline’s passengers at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Monday following large-scale flight disruptions. Photo: Reuters
India

‘Complete mayhem’: chaos after India’s largest airline cancels 1,200 flights

IndiGo blamed the disruption on ‘unforeseen operational challenges’ including technical glitches, adverse weather and new rules for workers.

China-France relations

Macron bypasses EU in bid to boost France-China ties

French President Emmanuel Macron left Ursula von der Leyen in Europe, as European leaders sidestep the EU and seek to boost bilateral ties with China.

China-EU relations

Explainer | From pandas to nuclear power: what Macron wants from his trip to China

The French president is coming to Beijing with a large delegation looking to do business. Here are the key areas to watch for potential deals.

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French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Beijing for a three-day visit to China on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
India

Air India probed for flying plane without valid safety certificate

India’s aviation regulator said it was investigating the carrier after it operated eight flights without a valid airworthiness certificate.

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An Air India Airbus A320 aircraft approaching Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Photo: Getty Images
AirAsia

AirAsia boss says ‘bizarre’ Airbus glitch a ‘good warning’ to industry

Tony Fernandes urged planemakers to test software properly and not to ‘rush’ amid the pressure to meet delivery and revenue targets.

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Aviation

Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption

The aviation giant has ordered immediate repairs to 6,000 of the aircraft, right around the busiest travel weekend of the year in the US.

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China airliners

Maker of China’s C919 receives capital injection amid supply chain challenges

The state-owned Comac has received more funding from its stakeholders, a timely infusion as the company attempts to clear a backlog of C919 orders.

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Comac’s C909 passenger aircraft and C919 passenger aircraft in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Space

Race for first private space station heats up as Nasa plans 2030 ISS retirement

Companies like Vast, Axiom and Blue Origin are in a fierce competition to develop commercial space habitats.

Vast aspires to replace the International Space Station with Haven-2, a larger version of the first model. Photo: Vast
China airliners

In an international win for China’s C919, Brunei accepts Chinese aviation rules

Recognition of aviation standards, essential for entry into global markets, could pave the way for China’s jets in Southeast Asia.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong will lead push for green fuel to elevate status as aviation hub: minister

Transport chief Mable Chan tells IATA symposium that Hong Kong’s green fuel usage target of 1 to 2 per cent by 2030 is pragmatic and realistic.

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China’s C919 passenger plane

With China’s C919 jet facing order delays, is Boeing waiting in the wings?

C919 engine supply issues, mutual desire for trade breakthrough may lead Chinese airlines to buy planes from US giant, analysts said.

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Delivery delays for China’s C919 passenger jet could benefit US aerospace giant Boeing and its competing aircraft, the 737 Max. Photo: AFP
China’s C919 passenger plane

Orders of China’s C919 jet could face delays over engine supply snags

Financial reports from China’s top airlines suggest deliveries of home-grown plane could come late – potentially caused by US engine controls.

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China airliners

AirAsia eyes deal for C919 passenger jet, in bid to tap China-Asean market

If the deal is struck, it would mark the first overseas order for the Chinese passenger jet.

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Malaysia

Can Malaysia become Southeast Asia’s top aircraft maintenance hub?

Industry leaders warn Malaysia must urgently scale up capacity if it wants to challenge Singapore’s dominance in the aviation support sector.

AirAsia planes are pictured on the tarmac at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang. Photo: AFP
Trending in China

Blind China orphan turned US engineer recalls being pushed into lake by grandpa

Patrick is grateful for adopted mum’s love and support; completed secondary school, earned degrees in both music and aerospace engineering.

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A blind orphan, now an aircraft engineer in the US, recalled a painful incident when his grandfather pushed him into a lake for being born sightless. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
China airliners

China starts aviation training for Southeast Asia amid C919, home-grown jet push

China’s top civil aviation manufacturer wants to break Airbus and Boeing’s grip on global industry – and Asean is its biggest overseas market.

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Pacific nations

‘We must invest’: New Zealand seeks to shed its ‘pretty slack’ defence image

Analysts suggest Wellington’s new US$5.2 billion defence plan is a hedge against pressure from Donald Trump’s White House.

Japan

‘Not forgetting’: grieving continues 40 years after deadly Japan Airlines crash

The crash on August 12, 1985, killed 520 people, making it the world’s deadliest single-aircraft accident.

Rescuers carry the bodies of victims from the site of the Japan Airlines Flight 123 crash near Mount Osutaka in Japan on August 13, 1985. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Exclusive | Boeing’s orders in China may rise as Beijing surveys airlines’ needs

As US-China trade talks advance, the American aircraft manufacturer could enjoy some early benefits from any broader trade deal.

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A Shanghai Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Orders in China for Boeing aircraft may increase should Beijing-Washington trade talks make progress. Photo: AFP
India

Air India warned over ‘systemic’ safety lapses days after fatal crash

India’s aviation regulator cited 29 violations, including inadequate pilot rest and insufficient training for high-altitude airports.

China-EU relations

Airbus signs fresh deal with Chinese partner amid talk of massive China order

Airbus will localise more production of its A321 jet in China as part of the agreement, which comes just ahead of a key China-EU summit.

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