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Airbus is an aircraft manufacturing unit of the European aerospace group, EADS. The A300 made its maiden flight in 1972, and the launch of the A320 in 1981 reinforced Airbus as a challenger to the two major incumbents, Mcdonnell Douglas and Boeing.
Chairman / President
Guillaume Faury
CFO / Finance Director
Thomas Toepfer
Industry
Aerospace
Website
airbus.com
Headquarters address
Mendelweg 30 in Leiden
Stock Code
BMAD: AIR
Euronext Paris: AIR
FWB: AIR
Year founded
1970
IndiGo employees tag stranded bags belonging to the airline’s passengers at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Monday following large-scale flight disruptions. Photo: Reuters
India

IndiGo flight chaos exposes risks of India’s aviation duopoly

India’s largest airline grounded nearly 3,000 flights last week, showing how easily a staffing crunch at one carrier can paralyse the sector.

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India

‘Complete mayhem’: chaos after India’s largest airline cancels 1,200 flights

China-France relations

Macron bypasses EU in bid to boost France-China ties

China-EU relations

Explainer | From pandas to nuclear power: what Macron wants from his trip to China

The French president is coming to Beijing with a large delegation looking to do business. Here are the key areas to watch for potential deals.

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French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Beijing for a three-day visit to China on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
India

Air India probed for flying plane without valid safety certificate

India’s aviation regulator said it was investigating the carrier after it operated eight flights without a valid airworthiness certificate.

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AirAsia

AirAsia boss says ‘bizarre’ Airbus glitch a ‘good warning’ to industry

Tony Fernandes urged planemakers to test software properly and not to ‘rush’ amid the pressure to meet delivery and revenue targets.

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Aviation

Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption

The aviation giant has ordered immediate repairs to 6,000 of the aircraft, right around the busiest travel weekend of the year in the US.

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An Airbus A320 is seen in Toulouse, south western France, in February 2001. Photo: AFP
China airliners

Maker of China’s C919 receives capital injection amid supply chain challenges

The state-owned Comac has received more funding from its stakeholders, a timely infusion as the company attempts to clear a backlog of C919 orders.

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Space

Race for first private space station heats up as Nasa plans 2030 ISS retirement

Companies like Vast, Axiom and Blue Origin are in a fierce competition to develop commercial space habitats.

China airliners

In an international win for China’s C919, Brunei accepts Chinese aviation rules

Recognition of aviation standards, essential for entry into global markets, could pave the way for China’s jets in Southeast Asia.

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China’s home-grown C919 jetliner is seen at an airshow in Guangdong province on November 12. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong will lead push for green fuel to elevate status as aviation hub: minister

Transport chief Mable Chan tells IATA symposium that Hong Kong’s green fuel usage target of 1 to 2 per cent by 2030 is pragmatic and realistic.

A private jet is refuelled with SAF at the airport. Photo: Handout
China’s C919 passenger plane

With China’s C919 jet facing order delays, is Boeing waiting in the wings?

C919 engine supply issues, mutual desire for trade breakthrough may lead Chinese airlines to buy planes from US giant, analysts said.

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China’s C919 passenger plane

Orders of China’s C919 jet could face delays over engine supply snags

Financial reports from China’s top airlines suggest deliveries of home-grown plane could come late – potentially caused by US engine controls.

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China airliners

AirAsia eyes deal for C919 passenger jet, in bid to tap China-Asean market

If the deal is struck, it would mark the first overseas order for the Chinese passenger jet.

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The C919, China’s first domestically developed narrowbody passenger jet. Photo: SCMP
Malaysia

Can Malaysia become Southeast Asia’s top aircraft maintenance hub?

Industry leaders warn Malaysia must urgently scale up capacity if it wants to challenge Singapore’s dominance in the aviation support sector.

AirAsia planes are pictured on the tarmac at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang. Photo: AFP
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Blind China orphan turned US engineer recalls being pushed into lake by grandpa

Patrick is grateful for adopted mum’s love and support; completed secondary school, earned degrees in both music and aerospace engineering.

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China airliners

China starts aviation training for Southeast Asia amid C919, home-grown jet push

China’s top civil aviation manufacturer wants to break Airbus and Boeing’s grip on global industry – and Asean is its biggest overseas market.

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Pacific nations

‘We must invest’: New Zealand seeks to shed its ‘pretty slack’ defence image

Analysts suggest Wellington’s new US$5.2 billion defence plan is a hedge against pressure from Donald Trump’s White House.

A New Zealand soldier stands guard during a ceremony in Wellington marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I in 2018. Photo: AFP
Japan

‘Not forgetting’: grieving continues 40 years after deadly Japan Airlines crash

The crash on August 12, 1985, killed 520 people, making it the world’s deadliest single-aircraft accident.

US-China trade war

Exclusive | Boeing’s orders in China may rise as Beijing surveys airlines’ needs

As US-China trade talks advance, the American aircraft manufacturer could enjoy some early benefits from any broader trade deal.

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India

Air India warned over ‘systemic’ safety lapses days after fatal crash

India’s aviation regulator cited 29 violations, including inadequate pilot rest and insufficient training for high-altitude airports.

Four government notices, dated July 23, criticised Air India for repeated failures in safety compliance. Photo: TNS
China-EU relations

Airbus signs fresh deal with Chinese partner amid talk of massive China order

Airbus will localise more production of its A321 jet in China as part of the agreement, which comes just ahead of a key China-EU summit.

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An Airbus A321 is assembled at the company’s facility in north China’s Tianjin. Photo: Xinhua
India

Explainer | Air India crash: what ‘black boxes’ can tell investigators about plane accidents

‘Black boxes’ or flight recorders, are vital for aviation accident investigations, helping reconstruct events leading to a crash through data analysis and video recreations.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar ends Europe tour on a high note with US$20 billion Airbus deal

Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia sign deals to buy as many as 90 Airbus aircraft as part of their expansion plans.

SCMP Highlights

China nears Airbus deal, famous Hong Kong restaurant chain closes: 7 highlights

From Beijing’s grand military parade to Hong Kong train driver’s antics going viral, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The logo of Airbus is pictured outside the Airbus facility in Saint-Nazaire, France, November 7, 2023. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

China edges closer to Airbus mega-deal, leaving Boeing out in the cold: analysts

Deal could be historic – but with Beijing also doubling down on home-grown C919, analysts warn not all carriers ready for shift.

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The logo of Airbus is pictured outside the Airbus facility in Saint-Nazaire, France, November 7, 2023. Photo: Reuters / Stephane Mahe / File Photo
India

After the crash, can Air India’s leadership shake-up rebuild trust?

Tata Group’s Natarajan Chandrasekaran has personally assumed command of Air India, leading a Herculean effort to restore passenger confidence.

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China technology

Opinion | To rival Boeing and Airbus, China’s C929 needs more than top engineering

The country must secure international certification to win trust, build an aerospace ecosystem and balance localisation with global integration.

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