Thomas Enders reiterated at a conference in Toulouse yesterday that the weak dollar was a “deep, substantial problem ” for Airbus.
Thomas Enders reiterated at a conference in Toulouse yesterday that the weak dollar was a “deep, substantial problem ” for Airbus. He warned that the company was preparing for a “sustained period of low dollar”. (more…)
Louis Gallois is confident that EADS will soon find investors for the Airbus sites
Louis Gallois is confident that EADS will soon find investors for the Airbus sites it seeks to sell in France and Germany. According to him, “the euro quotation at $1.58 is the reason why investors hesitate to invest into the aviation sector”. Suddeutsche Zeitung
Louis Gallois said yesterday that the aviation market remained “rather buoyant” in spite of high oil prices
Louis Gallois said yesterday that the aviation market remained “rather buoyant” in spite of high oil prices. In an interview with TV channel LCI, he pointed at the two-side effect of the current oil price: “It weakens demand, or can even lead to order cancellations”, but, on the other hand, “it can also generate new orders” (more…)
Airbus is in “advanced talks” with British engineering group GKN over the sale of its Filton site
Airbus is in “advanced talks” with British engineering group GKN over the sale of its Filton site, near Bristol, said Thomas Enders at the Farnborough Air Show yesterday. “There are significant obstacles to overcome”, (more…)
Boeing warned against any change in the bidding rules that could favour EADS in the competition to supply tankers to the US Air Force.
Boeing warned against any change in the bidding rules that could favour EADS in the competition to supply tankers to the US Air Force. At the Farnborough Air Show, Dave Bowman, newly appointed vice-president of Boeing Tanker Programmes, said (more…)
The Farnborough Air Show has shown that Airbus and Boeing stand up to the uncertain economic context.
The Farnborough Air Show has shown that Airbus and Boeing stand up to the uncertain economic context. The 2008 edition of the Farnborough Air Show closed its doors to professionals yesterday. (more…)
Airbus won an order for ten more of its future A350 XWB.
Airbus won an order for ten more of its future A350 XWB. The plane maker signed a contract with South American consortium Synergy Aerospace for the supply of ten A350-800 XWBs, (more…)
Newly-created Italian freight company Alis Aerolinee Italiane has signed a MoU to buy five Airbus A330-200 cargo planes.
Newly-created Italian freight company Alis Aerolinee Italiane has signed a MoU to buy five Airbus A330-200 cargo planes. The Italian company has also taken options on an additional three aircraft, said Airbus, (more…)
Airbus increases its industrial presence in China.
Airbus increases its industrial presence in China. Borsen-Zeitung reports that Airbus has agreed to form a joint venture with Chinese Harbin Aircraft Industry Group. The plane maker will hold a 20% stake in the joint venture, (more…)
Alestis, a new Spanish company created by the integration of Ficosa, Alcor and Sacesa, has won a contract to supply the belly fairing for Airbus’s new A350 XWB.
Alestis, a new Spanish company created by the integration of Ficosa, Alcor and Sacesa, has won a contract to supply the belly fairing for Airbus’s new A350 XWB. The company beat its French rival Socata. (more…)
Boeing intends to ramp up weapons sales overseas
Boeing intends to ramp up weapons sales overseas, reports The Wall Street Journal Europe. During the Farnborough Air Show, Jim Albaugh, CEO of Boeing’s Integrated Defence Systems unit, (more…)
Louis Gallois yesterday saluted the Pentagon’s decision to restart competition for the $ 35Bn contract to supply air refuelling tankers to the US Air Force
Louis Gallois yesterday saluted the Pentagon’s decision to restart competition for the $ 35Bn contract to supply air refuelling tankers to the US Air Force. He said EADS committed to supporting its partner Northrop Grumman’s efforts to answer the client’s needs. This decision is a blow at Airbus and the US Air Force, comments Aujourd’hui en France. (more…)
Airbus appointed new executives to oversee its A380 and A320 programmes.
Airbus appointed new executives to oversee its A380 and A320 programmes. Alain Flourens, 51, will run the A380 programme, thus succeeding Mario Heinen, who shifts to become executive vice-president (more…)
Air France-KLM expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A380 in the summer 2009
Air France-KLM expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A380 in the summer 2009. CEO Jean-Cyril Spinetta told the company’s shareholders that Air France-KLM should receive three Airbus A380s (more…)
Airbus and Boeing remain optimistic ahead of the Farnborough Air Show
Airbus and Boeing remain optimistic ahead of the Farnborough Air Show. In spite of the oil crisis hitting the airline sector, the civil aeronautics industry fares well, ensures Boeing. For its part, Airbus (more…)
