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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
An Airbus A350-1000 flies during an aerial flying display ahead of the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, on February 18, 2024. Photo: Reuters
India

As global supply chain shifts, India ‘best solution’ for aerospace sector

Driven by rising demand for air travel and supply chain challenges, firms are seeking out Indian suppliers, leading to increased investment and growth in the industry.

South Korea

Hong Kong-bound plane catches fire at South Korea’s Busan airport

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China’s C919 passenger plane

China’s C919 to benefit as Beijing bankrolls ‘large aircraft’ research

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Hong Kong transport

Air Busan flight from Hong Kong aborts landing after gear malfunction scare

Pilot unable to confirm if landing gear functioning, prompting decision to circle around for additional checks.

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A subsidiary of Asiana Airline, Air Busan was established in 2008 as a regional carrier. Photo: Facebook/Air Busan Hong Kong Branch
Hong Kong aviation

Editorial | China’s C919 aims to spread wings further after ‘historic’ Hong Kong service

Launch of first commercial route outside mainland China part of efforts to fly home-made passenger aircraft into global markets.

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Hong Kong transport

Fanfare as first C919 commercial flight leaves Hong Kong for Shanghai

‘The C919 is a source of pride. As a flight enthusiast, I feel very honoured to be part of this significant milestone,’ a passenger says.

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South Korea

Jet crash disaster in South Korea marks another setback for Boeing

The incident, involving a Boeing 737-800, follows a string of setbacks for the aviation giant, including the 737 Max crashes and manufacturing issues.

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Fire and smoke rise from the tail section of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft after the plane crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport. Photo: Yonhap/AFP
India

Air India’s order of 100 Airbus planes set to boost alliance with SIA: analysts

The order comes as India is expected to become among the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, according to a top IATA official.

Malaysia

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes talks Comac, being ‘loyal to China’ and Asean expansion

The Malaysian budget airline’s CEO talks fleet expansion, the rebound in travel demand and his retirement plans in a wide-ranging interview.

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Australia

Airbus jet of Australia’s Qantas flew for 294 hours with tool inside engine

An investigation by Australia revealed that the device had been inside one of the plane’s four engines since last December.

A Qantas Airbus A380 takes off from an airport in Germany. Photo: dpa
China airliners

With China’s C919 flying high, factory visits aim to replicate Boeing’s success

Taking a page out of rivals’ playbooks, China’s Comac wants to turn its Shanghai plane factory into a tourism hotspot.

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China’s Comac, the maker of its home-grown jets such as the C919, intends to expand tours of its factory in Shanghai. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Airbus raises Asia-Pacific forecast to 19,500 planes needed over next 20 years

Company also announces it has exceeded 50 per cent market share for backlog of widebody planes in region.

China technology

Opinion | China can be a force in global aviation if Comac rises to challenges

Boeing’s and Airbus’ issues give the Chinese planemaker an opening, but geopolitics may affect certification in the US and Europe.

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Singapore

Singapore’s flag carrier to debut first class seats for ultra-long-haul flights

Singapore Airlines pledge to ‘push the boundaries of comfort, luxury and modernity’, comes as other airlines also up their premium game.

First class seating is seen on board a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 in 2020. Photo: AFP
India

India unveils first private manufacturing hub for military aircraft

The Tata Aircraft Complex will produce Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force in collaboration with Airbus Spain.

A model of an Airbus C-295 military transport plane is exhibited at the Singapore Airshow in 2012. Photo: AFP
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Group’s ‘bold’ HK$100 billion investment based on market outlook: firm

CEO Ronald Lam also says carrier will seize new opportunities from the coming operation of the three-runway system at Hong Kong airport.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay completes repairs on A350 fleet after 90 flights axed

‘Serious’ engine fire on CX383 led to discovery of ‘first-of-its-kind problem’, also prompting Europe’s aviation regulator to demand checks.

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Malaysia

Malaysia Airlines finds, resolves ‘potential issue’ on A350-900 engine

The Cathay Pacific incident prompted other airlines in the region to carry out similar checks on their A350-900 and A350-1000 models.

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Malaysia Airlines has seven A350-900s with Trent XWB-84 engines, all of which have been inspected. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong aviation

Editorial | Right call by Hong Kong’s Cathay as it puts safety first in A350 engine drama

Rival airlines now following city carrier that grounded dozens of jets after finding fault in component.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong probe prompts Europe to order A350 aircraft checks within month

European Union Aviation Safety Agency says checks of Airbus A350 aircraft ordered as precautionary measure.

Cathay Pacific

Airbus, Rolls-Royce to address airlines’ concerns over Cathay A350 engine fault

Some carriers have made precautionary checks of their A350 fleets after an engine emergency forced a Cathay jet to return to Hong Kong

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Airbus A350 aircraft operated by Cathay Pacific parked on the tarmac at Hong Kong airport. Photo: Bloomberg
Cathay Pacific

How an engine fire forced Hong Kong’s Cathay to ground its A350 fleet

Sources and internal documents indicate multiple fuel lines in right engine were deformed, leading to leakage that caused fire.

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A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 is parked outside a hanger at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sam Tsang
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay axes 22 more flights over engine problem, taking total to 90

Company has identified 15 aircraft from 48-strong A350 fleet that had engine fuel lines requiring replacement

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Singapore

Singapore Airlines follows Cathay’s lead, acts on Airbus A350 safety concerns

Japan Airlines is also conducting checks on its A350 fleet, consulting Cathay following the Hong Kong carrier’s mid-flight engine issue.

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Cathay Pacific

Deformed fuel lines behind A350 engine problems at Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific

Cathay completes inspections of all 48 of its grounded A350 fleet and finds 15 planes with affected engine components that require replacement.

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A Cathay Pacific A350-900 on the tarmac of Hong Kong International Airport. All 48 planes of the carrier’s A350 fleet have been grounded. Photo: Roy Issa
Hong Kong transport

Aviation fans have whale of a time as Beluga plane makes first visit to Hong Kong

Airbus aircraft, which is specially designed to transport large-scale aeroplane’s components, causes stir online after making rare stop in city.

The Airport Authority has said it is the first time one of the Beluga aircraft has visited Hong Kong. Photo: Weibo/FATIII
Aviation accidents

Fiery plane crash in Brazil kills all 61 people on board

Footage shared online showed an aircraft spinning out of control as it plunged down behind some trees, followed by a plume of black smoke.

China’s C919 passenger plane

Exclusive | After regulators’ ‘positive’ response, China’s C919 edges closer to EU landing

Following a hands-on visit, positive feedback from regulators has raised hope China’s C919 jet may be cleared for operations in Europe.

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