airbus cuts 15000 jobs to face aviations gravest crisis

Airbus cuts 15,000 jobs to face aviation's 'gravest crisis'

European aircraft maker Airbus said on Tuesday it is planning to cut around 15,000 jobs worldwide, 11 percent of its total workforce, in response to the "gravest crisis" the industry has ever seen caused by the coronavirus.
anand stanley appointed president of airbus asia pacific

Anand Stanley appointed president of Airbus Asia-Pacific  

Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, space, and related services, has named Anand Stanley as president of Airbus Asia-Pacific, effective from July 1, 2020.
airbus deeply regrets us tariff hike from 10 percent to 15 percent

Airbus 'deeply regrets' US tariff hike from 10 percent to 15 percent

The United States is increasing tariffs on Airbus planes imported from Europe to 15 percent, authorities announced, in a move the aerospace giant said on Saturday was "deeply" regrettable.
airbus closes china plant due to coronavirus

Airbus closes China plant due to coronavirus

Airbus has closed its aircraft production facility in Tianjin outside the Chinese capital Beijing due to the latest coronavirus outbreak, the aviation giant said Wednesday (Feb 5).
airasia takes delivery of its first a321neo

AirAsia takes delivery of its first A321neo

AirAsia, a global leader in aeronautics, space, and related services, has received its first A321neo aircraft during a delivery ceremony in Hamburg, Germany on November 19, the first of 353 A321neos ordered by the airline.
airbus plane sent back to engineers in france after wet sock complaint

Airbus plane sent back to engineers in France after 'wet sock' complaint

A new Airbus plane will be sent back to engineers in France following complaints of a "smell of wet sock" from cabin crew in the Pacific island territory of New Caledonia.
bamboo airways welcomes first airbus a320neo aircraft in fly green livery

Bamboo Airways welcomes first Airbus A320neo aircraft in "Fly Green" livery

The appearance of the first Airbus A320neo no. VN-A596 aircraft impressed people with outstanding words "Fly Green" in scribed on its body, carrying a meaningful message about the environment.  
vietjet places order for 20 newest generation airbus a321xlr aircraft

Vietjet places order for 20 newest-generation Airbus A321XLR aircraft

Vietjet will become one of the first carriers in the world to operate A321XLR aircraft in 2023, and has bought two more A320/A321 flight simulators for its Vietjet Aviation Academy.
wto approves us tariffs on eu goods in airbus retaliation

WTO approves US tariffs on EU goods in Airbus retaliation

The World Trade Organisation on Wednesday (Oct 2) gave Washington the green light to slap annual tariffs on US$7.5 billion (€6.8 billion) worth of EU goods in retaliation for the bloc's illegal support of Airbus.
vietjet operates worlds first 240 seat a321neo acf

Vietjet operates world’s first 240-seat A321neo ACF

New-age carrier Vietjet has just added the world’s first 240-seat Airbus A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) to its young and modern fleet.
airbus expands footfrint in vietnam with arrival of a220 300

Airbus expands footfrint in Vietnam with arrival of A220-300

The Airbus A220-300 passenger airliner officially arrived in Vietnam’s capital of Hanoi on August 1, as part of its two-week demonstration tour of the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to boost its presence in the country.
air france klm orders 60 new airbus planes plans a380 phase out

Air France-KLM orders 60 new Airbus planes, plans A380 phase-out

Air France-KLM said on Tuesday (Jul 30) that it would buy 60 of Airbus' new A220-300 planes, one of its biggest orders in years as the airline moves to modernise its fleet in order to reduce operating costs and rein in carbon emissions.
boeing falls behind airbus in deliveries as 737 max crisis bites

Boeing falls behind Airbus in deliveries as 737 MAX crisis bites

Airbus is on track to overtake Boeing in commercial plane deliveries for 2019 after outpacing its US rival at mid-year following the 737 MAX grounding, according to data released Tuesday.
sia to inspect four a380 planes after safety agencys proposed directive to check on cracks in wings

SIA to inspect four A380 planes after safety agency's proposed directive to check on cracks in wings

Four Airbus A380 planes from the Singapore Airlines (SIA) fleet "will require inspections", the airline said on Tuesday (Jul 9) in response to CNA's queries.
vietnam airlines introduces premium economy class

Vietnam Airlines introduces Premium Economy class

Vietnam Airlines announced that the Premium Economy class will be offered from July 1, 2019 on the route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city operated by Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9, providing upgraded product and service quality, further affirming the airline’s commitment to delivering the most comfortable flying experience as a four-star airline recognised by Skytrax for four consecutive years.