Air India gets go-ahead from Airbus to extend use of 3 ageing A320s
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.
Sep 09, 2015, 19:48 PM IST
Bahrain`s Gulf Air to buy up to 50 Airbus planes: Minister
Bahrain`s national carrier Gulf Air is planning to buy up to 50 Airbus aircraft, the country`s Information Minister Isa Abdulrahman Al Hammadi told AFP Tuesday.
Sep 08, 2015, 22:50 PM IST
250-plane order reflects India's growth potential: IndiGo
After placing the largest single order for 250 aircraft with European major Airbus, IndiGo today said that the purchase contract reflects stabilising trend in the Indian aviation sector.
Aug 17, 2015, 22:55 PM IST
IndiGo confirms largest global order of 250 Airbus planes for $250.5 bn
The Gurgaon-based carrier IndiGo had last October signed a MoU to acquire 250 of the latest Airbus A-320 Neo aircraft worth over USD 25.5 billion or Rs 1.55 lakh crore.
Aug 17, 2015, 14:02 PM IST
China's Spring Airlines to buy 21 Airbus planes for $2.04 bn
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.
Jul 21, 2015, 22:54 PM IST
SpiceJet takes delivery of another Airbus plane
No-frills carrier SpiceJet, which is looking to expand its fleet, has taken delivery of another Airbus plane on wet lease basis.
Jul 20, 2015, 19:13 PM IST
After Airbus, Mahindra to make naval equipment with UK firm
On the heels of tying up with Airbus Helicopters, Mahindra Defence Naval Systems today said it has joined hands with Britain's Ultra Electronics to manufacture and supply underwater warfare equipment for the Indian Navy and radios for the Army.
Jul 06, 2015, 20:19 PM IST
China PM Li Keqiang kicks off France visit with climate pledge, Airbus deal
China`s Prime Minister Li Keqiang made a long-awaited pledge to curb carbon emissions during a trip to France Tuesday in which a Chinese company also inked an $18 billion (16.1 billion euros) deal with Airbus.
Jul 01, 2015, 01:05 AM IST
Airbus inks $18 bn deal to sell China 75 A330s
Airbus boss Fabrice Bergier signed a deal for 45 confirmed orders, as well as a memorandum of understanding for 30 more with the China Aviation Supplies Holding Company, said Prime Minister Manuel Valls.
Jun 30, 2015, 23:54 PM IST
Airbus keen to participate in 'Make in India'
European major Airbus on Tuesday expressed its keen interest in participating in 'Make in India' programme in the area of defence and space.
Jun 30, 2015, 15:52 PM IST
India's aviation growth to be double of global average: Airbus
Eyeing big orders from Indian airlines, world's leading aircraft maker Airbus has said that India's aviation market will grow at over 10 percent annually in next ten years, which would be double the average global growth rate.
Jun 21, 2015, 20:50 PM IST
Airbus to increase India sourcing to $2-bn by 2020
Airbus said it's making a large number of products in the country, either directly or through its supply partners, where collectively more than 5,000 people are employed.
Jun 18, 2015, 15:16 PM IST
Airbus expects commercial planes demand to touch $4.9 tn
Airbus confirmed the sale of 60 modernised versions of the A320neo family to the aircraft financing and leasing company, GECAS.
Jun 16, 2015, 18:58 PM IST
India, other emerging markets to drive $5 tn aircraft demand
Airbus said that "from the world?s first commercial flight in 1914, to today's 32 million flights annually, aviation has become part and parcel of our everyday lives.
Jun 16, 2015, 12:48 PM IST
Airbus to build satellites for OneWeb to beam Internet from space
Bankrolled in part by Richard Branson`s London-based Virgin Group and chipmaker Qualcomm Inc, the project will cost between $1.5 billion and $2 billion.
Jun 16, 2015, 08:12 AM IST
Airbus, Boeing announce $20bn in orders as Paris Air Show takes off
Airbus and Boeing got their sales war off to a flying start at the world`s premier air show near Paris on Monday with nearly $20 billion (18 billion euros) in orders.
Jun 15, 2015, 22:33 PM IST
Mahindra bags multi-million dollar aerospace deal with Airbus
The Mahindra Group Monday clinched a multi-million dollar aerospace contract with European consortium Airbus at the Paris Air Show, marking a major milestone in the 'Make in India' initiative.
Jun 15, 2015, 20:12 PM IST
Spicejet plans to induct Airbus aircraft in its fleet
The Gurgaon-based carrier, currently has a fleet of 35 aircraft with 20 of them Boeing 737s and rest Bombardier Q400s.
Jun 10, 2015, 20:50 PM IST
Airbus group merges India business units
Global aerospace major Airbus on Wednesday announced merging its Indian business divisions into a single entity to support its Make in India plans.
Jun 03, 2015, 21:11 PM IST
Govt simplifies defence rules to woo foreign firms
In order to provide a level-playing field to private players, the government withdrew excise and Customs duty exemptions enjoyed by the Ordinance Factory Board and defence PSUs.
Jun 01, 2015, 16:09 PM IST
