Supply chain chaos becomes aviation's 'new norm' Years after the pandemic, the aviation industry is still struggling to recover from supply chain disruptions that have been exacerbated by record passenger demand and geopolitical challenges, executives and suppliers say. Business • 06 Feb
Supply chain chaos becomes aviation's 'new norm' Years after the pandemic, the aviation industry is still struggling to recover from supply chain disruptions that have been exacerbated by record passenger demand and geopolitical challenges, executives and suppliers say. Business • 06 Feb
New Airbus commercial CEO signals production focus The new CEO of Airbus's jet division has pledged to focus on increasing production of models including the A350 wide-body jet, and appeared to back a larger version of the regional A220. Business • 27 Jan
New Airbus commercial CEO signals production focus The new CEO of Airbus's jet division has pledged to focus on increasing production of models including the A350 wide-body jet, and appeared to back a larger version of the regional A220. Business • 27 Jan
Airbus CEO warns of new risks after trade damage The head of Airbus has warned staff that the plane maker must be ready to adapt to unsettling new geopolitical risks after facing "significant" logistical and financial damage from US protectionism and US-China trade tensions last year. Business • 26 Jan
Airbus CEO warns of new risks after trade damage The head of Airbus has warned staff that the plane maker must be ready to adapt to unsettling new geopolitical risks after facing "significant" logistical and financial damage from US protectionism and US-China trade tensions last year. Business • 26 Jan
Global airline profits to reach $41bn this year - Avolon Global airline profits will reach $41 billion this year, according to analysis by aircraft leasing firm Avolon. Business • 23 Jan
Global airline profits to reach $41bn this year - Avolon Global airline profits will reach $41 billion this year, according to analysis by aircraft leasing firm Avolon. Business • 23 Jan
Airbus keeps number one planemaker spot Airbus deliveries rose 4% last year to reach 793 aircraft, the European planemaker has said, leaving it on course to remain the world's largest planemaker despite recent industrial snags and a new question mark over engine supplies. Business • 13 Jan
Airbus keeps number one planemaker spot Airbus deliveries rose 4% last year to reach 793 aircraft, the European planemaker has said, leaving it on course to remain the world's largest planemaker despite recent industrial snags and a new question mark over engine supplies. Business • 13 Jan
Airbus delivered about 30 jets in first-half December Airbus has delivered around 30 aircraft in the first half of December, releasing jets at a below-average speed for the month as some airlines wait for details of fixes to a recent fuselage problem, industry sources and analysts have said. Business • 16 Dec 25
Airbus delivered about 30 jets in first-half December Airbus has delivered around 30 aircraft in the first half of December, releasing jets at a below-average speed for the month as some airlines wait for details of fixes to a recent fuselage problem, industry sources and analysts have said. Business • 16 Dec 25
Airbus CEO says Boeing likely to win order race this year Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury conceded likely defeat in the annual order race against Boeing today, saying it was possible Boeing would win for the first time in six years, helped by settlements over US tariff disputes. Business • 10 Dec 25
Airbus CEO says Boeing likely to win order race this year Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury conceded likely defeat in the annual order race against Boeing today, saying it was possible Boeing would win for the first time in six years, helped by settlements over US tariff disputes. Business • 10 Dec 25
Boeing completes acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Boeing says it has completed an acquisition of aerospace supplier Spirit AeroSystems, saying the move will allow for more seamless operations and enhance quality control. Business • 08 Dec 25
Boeing completes acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Boeing says it has completed an acquisition of aerospace supplier Spirit AeroSystems, saying the move will allow for more seamless operations and enhance quality control. Business • 08 Dec 25
Airbus confirms November deliveries dip after glitch Airbus delivered 72 planes in November to reach 657 so far this year, the European planemaker said today. Business • 05 Dec 25
Airbus confirms November deliveries dip after glitch Airbus delivered 72 planes in November to reach 657 so far this year, the European planemaker said today. Business • 05 Dec 25
Airbus cuts its 2025 delivery target Airbus cut its 2025 delivery target to around 790 commercial aircraft today, 30 fewer than previously expected, but maintained financial goals following a quality issue with fuselage panels on its popular A320 family of jets. Business • 03 Dec 25
Airbus cuts its 2025 delivery target Airbus cut its 2025 delivery target to around 790 commercial aircraft today, 30 fewer than previously expected, but maintained financial goals following a quality issue with fuselage panels on its popular A320 family of jets. Business • 03 Dec 25
Airbus says most of its recalled 6,000 A320 jets modified Airbus fleets were returning towards normal operations today after the European planemaker pushed through abrupt software changes faster than expected, as it wrestled with safety headlines long focused on rival Boeing. Business • 01 Dec 25
Airbus says most of its recalled 6,000 A320 jets modified Airbus fleets were returning towards normal operations today after the European planemaker pushed through abrupt software changes faster than expected, as it wrestled with safety headlines long focused on rival Boeing. Business • 01 Dec 25
Boeing stages partial comeback with flydubai jet order Boeing hit back at the Dubai Airshow with a provisional order for 75 of its 737 MAX jets from flydubai today, a day after the long-time Boeing customer handed an order for 150 competing A321neo aircraft to its arch-rival Airbus. Business • 19 Nov 25
Boeing stages partial comeback with flydubai jet order Boeing hit back at the Dubai Airshow with a provisional order for 75 of its 737 MAX jets from flydubai today, a day after the long-time Boeing customer handed an order for 150 competing A321neo aircraft to its arch-rival Airbus. Business • 19 Nov 25
Airbus wins 150-jet order from flydubai at Dubai airshow Airbus won a provisional order for 150 A321neo jets from flydubai today, ousting Boeing as exclusive supplier to the fast-growing budget carrier and bouncing back from a muted start to the Dubai Airshow. Business • 18 Nov 25
Airbus wins 150-jet order from flydubai at Dubai airshow Airbus won a provisional order for 150 A321neo jets from flydubai today, ousting Boeing as exclusive supplier to the fast-growing budget carrier and bouncing back from a muted start to the Dubai Airshow. Business • 18 Nov 25
Avolon to lease 13 Airbus planes to Etihad Airways Dublin-based Avolon, the world's second-biggest aircraft leasing company, said today it has agreed to lease 13 Airbus planes from its orderbook to Etihad Airways. Business • 18 Nov 25
Avolon to lease 13 Airbus planes to Etihad Airways Dublin-based Avolon, the world's second-biggest aircraft leasing company, said today it has agreed to lease 13 Airbus planes from its orderbook to Etihad Airways. Business • 18 Nov 25
Airbus A320 flies past Boeing 737 as most-delivered jet Europe's Airbus has broken a major commercial barrier when its A320 family of planes overtook the Boeing 737 to become the most-delivered jetliner in history. Business • 08 Oct 25
Airbus A320 flies past Boeing 737 as most-delivered jet Europe's Airbus has broken a major commercial barrier when its A320 family of planes overtook the Boeing 737 to become the most-delivered jetliner in history. Business • 08 Oct 25
Airbus UK workers to strike for 10 days over pay Thousands of Airbus workers in Britain will go on strike for 10 days starting next month over a demand for better pay, threatening to disrupt production of aircraft wings, trade union Unite has said. Business • 21 Aug 25
Airbus UK workers to strike for 10 days over pay Thousands of Airbus workers in Britain will go on strike for 10 days starting next month over a demand for better pay, threatening to disrupt production of aircraft wings, trade union Unite has said. Business • 21 Aug 25
Avolon orders 90 new planes from Airbus Dublin-based Avolon, the world's second-biggest aircraft leasing company, has announced a new order with Airbus for 90 new planes. Business • 24 Jul 25
Avolon orders 90 new planes from Airbus Dublin-based Avolon, the world's second-biggest aircraft leasing company, has announced a new order with Airbus for 90 new planes. Business • 24 Jul 25
Airbus hits $21 billion orders at Paris Air Show Airbus secured more aircraft orders yesterday, raising its total to $21 billion at this week's subdued Paris Air Show, while rival Boeing opted not to announce new sales following last week's Air India 787 crash. Business • 19 Jun 25
Airbus hits $21 billion orders at Paris Air Show Airbus secured more aircraft orders yesterday, raising its total to $21 billion at this week's subdued Paris Air Show, while rival Boeing opted not to announce new sales following last week's Air India 787 crash. Business • 19 Jun 25
Airbus upbeat, but may have to wait for AirAsia deal The world's biggest air show looked set today for a muted finale after the owner of budget carrier AirAsia, often a source of last-minute dealmaking drama, played down the prospect of expected plane deals with Airbus or Embraer. Business • 18 Jun 25
Airbus upbeat, but may have to wait for AirAsia deal The world's biggest air show looked set today for a muted finale after the owner of budget carrier AirAsia, often a source of last-minute dealmaking drama, played down the prospect of expected plane deals with Airbus or Embraer. Business • 18 Jun 25
Avolon to lease 10 Airbus planes to Turkey's AJet Dublin-based Avolon, the world's second-biggest aircraft leasing company, has agreed to lease ten Airbus A321neos to AJet, the low-cost carrier subsidiary of Turkish Airlines. Business • 18 Jun 25
Avolon to lease 10 Airbus planes to Turkey's AJet Dublin-based Avolon, the world's second-biggest aircraft leasing company, has agreed to lease ten Airbus A321neos to AJet, the low-cost carrier subsidiary of Turkish Airlines. Business • 18 Jun 25
Airbus raises dividend payout range, confirms guidance Airbus has raised the upper range of its dividend payout target ahead of a business update and confirmed its guidance for 2025 as it looked to reassure investors about its future prospects. Business • 18 Jun 25
Airbus raises dividend payout range, confirms guidance Airbus has raised the upper range of its dividend payout target ahead of a business update and confirmed its guidance for 2025 as it looked to reassure investors about its future prospects. Business • 18 Jun 25
Hopes rise at Paris Air Show for end to tariffs Airbus struck a deal with budget airline VietJet for up to 150 single-aisle jets at the Paris Airshow today, where industry hopes of a return to tariff-free trade were given a boost by US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy. Business • 17 Jun 25
Hopes rise at Paris Air Show for end to tariffs Airbus struck a deal with budget airline VietJet for up to 150 single-aisle jets at the Paris Airshow today, where industry hopes of a return to tariff-free trade were given a boost by US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy. Business • 17 Jun 25
France shuts four Israeli weapons stands at Paris Airshow France shut down the four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow for refusing to remove offensive weapons from display, in a move condemned by Israel and highlighting tensions between the traditional allies. Business • 16 Jun 25
France shuts four Israeli weapons stands at Paris Airshow France shut down the four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow for refusing to remove offensive weapons from display, in a move condemned by Israel and highlighting tensions between the traditional allies. Business • 16 Jun 25
Airbus can hit delivery goal despite delays, CEO says Airbus is "cautiously hopeful" that it can meet a 2025 target of 820 deliveries despite bottlenecks that have left nearly 40 completed airframes parked at its factories waiting for engines, the CEO of its core planemaking business said. Business • 12 Jun 25
Airbus can hit delivery goal despite delays, CEO says Airbus is "cautiously hopeful" that it can meet a 2025 target of 820 deliveries despite bottlenecks that have left nearly 40 completed airframes parked at its factories waiting for engines, the CEO of its core planemaking business said. Business • 12 Jun 25
Airbus deliveries fell 4% in May, sources say Airbus delivered around 51 airplanes in May, industry sources said, down 4% from the same month last year. Business • 03 Jun 25
Airbus deliveries fell 4% in May, sources say Airbus delivered around 51 airplanes in May, industry sources said, down 4% from the same month last year. Business • 03 Jun 25
