US approves Airbus sale of over 100 jets to IranThe Obama administration has approved the export of more than Airbus 100 jetliners to Iran, despite a move by US lawmakers for a clamp on such transactions, a report said. The export license, granted by the US Office of Foreign As More… |
World’s biggest jetliner available for rent, 40pc discountUsed Airbus Group SE A380 superjumbos are being offered at a 40 per cent discount to the $2 million-plus monthly rental rate for a new plane as leasing firm Doric seeks to spur demand for the second-hand jets. Doric is in talks wi More… |
Iran reaches historic deal to buy 100 Boeing jetlinersIran has reached a deal to buy jetliners from US planemaker Boeing, the country's minister of roads and urban development was quoted on Tuesday as saying. "In coming days details of the deal with this company will be anno More… |
Airbus touts 400-seat 'A350-8000' jetlinerAirbus is seeking airline support for a new 400-seat jetliner provisionally dubbed the A350-8000 as competition escalates with Boeing over the world's largest two-engined jets, airline and aviation industry sources said.   More… |
Boeing raises jetliner list prices by 2.9pcBoeing Company has raised list prices for its jetliners by 2.9 per cent citing a range of costs that go into making the planes. The price of the company's forthcoming 777X, due for delivery by 2020, rose to $400 million in Boe More… |
Airbus to deliver first A350 to Qatar Airways on December 13Qatar Airways will receive Airbus' newest plane, the A350 jetliner, on December 13, the carrier said in a statement on Thursday. The aircraft is the first of the 80 jets ordered by Qatar Airways, making it the first airline to More… |
Qatar to take A380 deliveriesEurope's Airbus has lifted a stumbling block to delivery of the world's largest jetliner to Qatar but faces the growing prospect of delays for the first flight of its newest small jet, the A320neo, several people familiar with the matter More… |
Boeing delivers 777-300 jetliner to SaudiaBoeing has announced the delivery of a 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliner to Saudia, marking the latest milestone in its longstanding relationship with the Saudi national carr More… |
Boeing returns to making 777s at 7 per monthFor the fourth time since 1997, Boeing has rolled out its 777 jetliner at the rate of seven per month. The airplane, a freighter, will deliver to FedEx Express in June. The Boeing programme earlier built at this rate from July 1997 More… |