Airbus and Boeing are concerned about the effects of ever-rising fuel costs

Airbus and Boeing are concerned about the effects of ever-rising fuel costs on the financial health of the airline sector, reports La Tribune. Louis Gallois explains that “this is indeed a key issue, because their financial situation can impact both our past and future orders”. Risks for the two plane makers include order cancellations,

Boeing unveiled its newest large cargo aircraft, the first 777 freighter

Boeing unveiled its newest large cargo aircraft, the first 777 freighter, on Wednesday in Everett. Some 4,000 employees and guests attended the event outside the Seattle-based factory.

Boeing is positive the 787 Dreamliner is back on track.

During an investors’ conference in Seattle, CEO Jim McNerney said the plane maker remained confident that its new global supply strategy is the best way to conduct the 787 programme,

EADS intends to reorganise its internal insider trading rules

According to Financial Times Deutschland, EADS intends to reorganise its internal insider trading rules. The group will set up an independent compliance organisation, sources confirmed,

Eurocopter sold 168 business helicopters in 2007

Eurocopter sold 168 business helicopters in 2007, the group revealed at the Ebace business aviation show in Geneva this week. According to Eurocopter,

The Ebace business aviation show in Geneva fulfilled its promises

The Ebace business aviation show in Geneva fulfilled its promises, reports Air & Cosmos. Some $ 3Bn worth of contracts were signed right from the very first day.