After multiple mergers, a privatized Air India is set to become the region’s dominant airline once again. A record aircraft deal is intended to renew the airline’s fleet after decades of government neglect. When Asian...
The last Airbus A380 has been delivered, bringing the program to an end. Once seen as the future of travel, the world’s biggest aircraft turned into a flop. But for the plane-maker, it was still...
Hardly any other sector was as hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic as aviation. But COVID also brought unexpected opportunities for an industry seemingly in peril. There are some unexpected success stories in a year that...
The spat is in focus with the WTO allowing the US to impose tariffs on billions of dollars worth of EU goods. DW takes a look at the nearly 15-year-old case that has seen the...
The Farnborough Airshow is a major trade venue for the aeronautical industry. As manufactures set up their displays their thoughts hover between anticipation of the next big order and fears of Brexit says Andreas Spaeth....
The European aircraft manufacturer has never faced as much upheaval as it does today. At Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, there is much uncertainty, but many also see opportunities. DW’s Andreas Spaeth reports. It was a...
Aviation giants Airbus and Boeing look to beef up their order books at the world’s biggest air show amid growing competition from new entrants. But in Paris the star performer is likely to be the...
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled that a tax break from Washington state to help Boeing develop its new 777X jetliner was a prohibited subsidy – a victory for Airbus and EU regulators. US aircraft...
The crash of the Airbus A400M in Seville will delay the delivery of the transport plane yet again. It’s a further setback for the troubled aircraft project that raises questions about pan-European collaboration. The Airbus...
German flagship carrier Lufthansa has placed multi-billion euro orders with the EU planemaker Airbus and its US rival Boeing. Lufthansa’s biggest order ever aims to cut fuel costs on the airline’s long-distance flights. Lufthansa had...
Boeing has unveiled plans for a bigger version of its 787 Dreamliner in efforts to catch up with Airbus in the lucrative long-haul aircraft market. The US planemaker hopes to get the new aircraft off...
The world’s biggest planemakers Airbus and Boeing have secured a large number of orders during the first day of the Le Bourget air show near Paris. Demand for fuel-efficient long-haul planes was especially strong. Airbus...
