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 ›
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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 ›
Ultra-long haul flights are key to Boeing’s growth
According to an executive from Boeing, the airplane maker has identified flights lasting 14 hours or more as a “key consideration” for its global growth strategy over the next 20 years. In recent weeks, these ultra-long haul flights have grabbed… Read More ›
Russia’s Rostec agreeable to out-of-court-settlement for non-delivery of Boeing 737 MAX jets
Avia Capital Service is now demanding that Boeing return the deposit amount along with interest which totals to $75 million in “lost profit” and around $115 million in compensatory damages, plus “several times the amount” in punitive damages. On Tuesday,… Read More ›
Airbus surges ahead with orders from big buyers at Paris Airshow
The A321neo is the most efficient single-aisle jet currently in the market. In a significant development, Airbus made a strong headway in getting orders and sealed deals with big buyers for its latest passenger jet, the A321XLR, at the Paris… Read More ›
U.S. to sell weapon systems worth $2 billion to Taiwan
In a meeting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan made it clear that Washington will no longer “tiptoe” around China’s aggressive behavior in Asia. According to four sources familiar with the negotiations between the United States and Taiwan, Washington is pursuing… Read More ›
Air New Zealand sticks with Boeing for wide body aircraft
Air New Zealand aims to replace 8 Boeing 777-200ER aircraft and was looking for suitable replacement. On Monday, according to industry sources Boeing Co has won a hard-fought battle to sell its wide-body aircraft to Air New Zealand Ltd, and… Read More ›
Sikorsky bags $1.1 billion Pentagon deal
Sikorsky will be making 12 CH-53K King Stallion helicopter for the U.S. military with deliveries to commence in 2022. In a statement, the Pentagon said, it has awarded a $1.1 billion contract to Sikorsky, a unit of Lockheed Martin Corp,… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin unveil F-21 fighter jet for India
Lockheed Martin unveiled the F-21 fighter jet at an airshow in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru. On Wednesday, in a development that underscores an increase fostering of U.S.-India defense ties, Lockheed Martin has offered India a new combat jet… Read More ›
China-owned Austrian airplane parts maker FACC ramps up production ahead of Brexit
Given the intertwined nature of the airplane industry, FACC sees no danger to its business due to the U.S.-China trade war. Brexit though is another story, since it could rip apart existing supply chains. China-owned Austrian aeroplane parts maker FACC… Read More ›