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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.
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Guillaume Faury
CFO / Finance Director
Thomas Toepfer
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Aerospace
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Mendelweg 30 in Leiden
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BMAD: AIR
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Year founded
1970
China’s C919 jet, after two years of commercial operations, is still awaiting certification from the European Union’s aviation regulator. Photo: Eugene Lee
China’s C919 passenger plane

Exclusive | China working to add C919 certification to agenda for July EU summit

To speed up EU certification of its home-grown narrowbody jet, Beijing is pushing for the topic to be broached at a meeting with bloc leaders.

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China airliners

China Future Tech webinar | How China’s aerospace rise is reshaping global skies

Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong Airlines to open routes to Urumqi, Melbourne after resolving debt woes

US-China trade war

Why remaining tariffs could clip Chinese airlines’ wings, and Boeing’s

Millions of US dollars could be added to cost of a plane imported from US, with production of home-grown passenger jets to also be affected.

A Boeing 737 Max 8, the first jet intended for use by a Chinese airline to be returned to its manufacturer, sits parked at Boeing Field in Seattle on April 22. Photo: Reuters
France

Opinion | Can Macron’s France be a credible power in the Indo-Pacific?

Paris’ ‘third way’ appeals to small states and middle powers eager to stay out of US-China rivalry. However, its message needs to be more coherent.

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Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific says no plans to introduce single-pilot flights

Airbus has said automation and modern technology can replace role of second pilot on long-haul flights.

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China’s C919 passenger plane

China’s C919 network spans 16 cities as 2-year mark reflects reliability

Tech powerhouse Shenzhen and tourist destination Xiamen are the latest mainland cities to be served by the increasingly popular C919.

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China’s home-grown C919 takes off from Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua
Aviation

Trump announces US$14.5 billion Etihad commitment with Boeing, GE Aerospace

White House on Thursday said Abu Dhabi-based Etihad will buy 28 American-made Boeing 787 and 777X aircraft powered by GE engines.

India

What will happen to China’s rejected Boeing planes? India may have an answer

If Indian carriers can acquire the jets, it could ease capacity issues and boost the country’s aviation growth.

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US-China trade war

China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of White House tariff policy as jets return to US

US aircraft manufacturer receives implicit olive branch from China’s Ministry of Commerce as spokesperson laments severing of normal business ties.

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Two Boeing jets intended for Chinese airlines have been returned to the US, with more likely to come in the wake of heightened tariffs. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Sky-high US tariffs to hit Boeing, Chinese airliners and China’s home-grown jets

As the trade war fallout continues to spread, full domestic sourcing of parts for China-made planes ‘is unlikely to happen before 2035’, analyst says.

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Workers ensure that one of China’s home-grown C919 passenger aircraft is up to standards. An analyst says the C919 relies on American and other Western suppliers for the vast majority of its components. Photo: CAAC
India

Air India eyes Boeing planes rejected by China as Trump tariffs reshape aviation

The Tata Group-owned airline urgently needs aircraft for its recovery and plans to approach Boeing for jets intended for Chinese airlines affected by Trump’s tariffs.

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Malaysia

Malaysia may benefit from China’s Boeing snub – but at what price?

Airline may face strong headwinds in the form of rising cost of parts and declining passenger numbers, analysts warn.

India

Shorter layovers, new lounges, better jets: Air India’s revival takes flight

India’s flag carrier is investing heavily to lure back passengers, promising faster connections and upgraded cabins.

An Air India aircraft prepares to land at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

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
South Korea

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

169 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated, with seven people suffering minor injuries.

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China’s C919 passenger plane

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

Capital grant funding will be doled out to worthy applicants as China rallies nation’s engineering brainpower to boost indigenous tech for home-grown planes.

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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.

An Air India Airbus A350 aeroplane, displayed at Begumpet airport, Hyderabad, India. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

The next generation of Airbus widebody aircraft offers a 25 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency, according to the company. Photo: Reuters
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.

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