In a statement the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said, it is looking forward to working with European allies to resolve a dispute over aircraft subsidies. “We know there is great interest in resolving the Boeing-Airbus dispute on both sides of… Read More ›
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easyJet defers taking delivery of 22 Airbus jets
On Tuesday, British airline easyJet stated, it has agreed with Airbus for deferring to take the delivery of aircraft; the finances of the airline, much like its peers, have come under severe pressure during the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic. easyJet said… Read More ›
U.S. & EU should iron out differences over subsidies to aircraft manufacturers: USTR
In a significant development, in an interview, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer stated the United States and Europe should agree to be on the same page and collaborate in opposing any future “hurtful” subsidies used by China to build up… Read More ›
Washington hopeful of mini-trade deal with London: USTR
In a statement, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told the BBC that Washington is aiming to seal a mini-trade deal with the U.K. which will see a reduction of trade tariffs. Hopefully, punitive tariffs on Scottish whisky could be lowered… Read More ›
Meaningful transatlantic relationship EU’s top priority: EU’s new trade chief
According to a report from the Financial Times, the EU’s new trade chief has told the United States to remove the imposition of tariffs on more than $7 billion EU products or face additional duties on exports to Europe, in… Read More ›
Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems Ltd wins $136M contracts in Asia-Pacific region
On Monday, Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems Ltd stated, it has won contracts worth $136 million to provide customers in Asia-Pacific with airborne laser direct infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) systems. The DIRCM systems are designed to protect aircraft against heat-seeking ground-to-air… Read More ›
Spirit Airlines Inc commits to buying 100 Airbus A320neo jets worth $11-$12 billion
On Monday, U.S. budget carrier Spirit Airlines Inc stated it aims to purchase 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets which are scheduled to be delivered to it through 2027; the agreement comes with options to purchase up to 50 additional aircraft. Spirit’s… Read More ›
Airbus dismisses 16 employees following German investigation
According to a statement from Airbus’ spokesman, the airplane maker has dismissed 16 employees without notice following an investigation into the potential misuse of client documents. In September, prosecutors from Munich had launched an investigation after the company notified authorities… Read More ›
Russian military exports unaffected by U.S. sanctions: Rostec CEO
On Monday, the head of Russia’s state conglomerate Rostec said, Russian military export sales have not been affected by U.S. sanctions. Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine along with other factors, the United States had imposed sanctions on Russia…. Read More ›
Airbus set to win large orders from Air Arabia
According to two sources familiar with the matter at hand, Airbus is likely to win an order for at least 100 jets from Air Arabia with an announcement likely to happen at the Dubai Airshow next week. The Emirati budget… Read More ›