The Russian aviation industry is preparing to ditch big manufacturers like Boeing Co. and Airbus SE, aiming to focus on producing necessary aircraft locally. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western countries imposed sanctions on Moscow that severely affected its aviation sector. Due to prevailing sanctions, Russia cannot secure the required spare parts to maintain its…
Russia Swears Off Boeing and Airbus, Seeks to Build Self-Reliant Aviation Industry
Airbus Sees Engine Delivery Delays Peaking at Mid-Year-Report
FARNBOROUGH, England—Airbus expects delays in engine supplies that have been holding back aircraft deliveries to peak at mid-year, Chief Executive Guillaume Faury was reported on Monday as saying. Airbus has been forced to build some narrowbody A320neo-family jets without engines in order to keep assembly lines running, mirroring a smaller scale disruption seen in 2017…
Airbus Urges European Leaders to Refrain From Russian Titanium Sanctions
Airbus urged Europe on Tuesday not to block imports of titanium from Russia, saying sanctions on the strategic metal would damage aerospace while barely hurting Russia’s economy. Widening the action taken after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to titanium, used in airplanes and jet engines, would “not be appropriate,” Chief Executive Guillaume Faury said at an…
Airbus, Fortescue to Pioneer Hydrogen Planes
Aerospace giant Airbus and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) have allied with the goal of creating a hydrogen-based aircraft by 2035. FFI, the green energy brainchild of mining billionaire Andew Forrest, has followed its founder’s ambitions in advancing carbon-free hydrogen as a fuel of the future. Both of the companies have ramped up efforts to research…
Airbus Halts Russia Parts, Studying Engineering Center Options
PARIS—Airbus said on Wednesday it had stopped sending spare parts to Russia and supporting Russian airlines, but was analyzing whether its Moscow engineering center could keep providing services to local customers under Western sanctions. “Airbus has suspended support services to Russian airlines, as well as the supply of spare parts to the country,” a spokesperson said…
Kuwait’s State Carrier Restructures Airbus Order to Add More Jets
KUWAIT CITY—State-owned Kuwait Airways on Monday announced it would now purchase 31 jets from Airbus instead of 28 as part of a restructured deal in which it has also reduced orders for A350–900 jets. Chief Executive Ma’an Razoq told a press conference the restructured aircraft order, estimated to be worth $3 billion, would save the…
Airbus Hopes for Amicable Solution in Deadlocked Qatar Dispute
PARIS—Airbus hopes to reach an amicable solution in a row with Qatar Airways over damage to the surface of A350 passenger jets, Chief Executive Guillaume Faury said on Thursday. The companies have been locked in a months-long dispute over paint erosion and deterioration to anti-lightning protection on the long-haul jets, which Airbus has acknowledged need…
Airbus Upbeat on Freighter Sales, Plays Down Supply Chain Fears
February 15, 2022
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SINGAPORE—Airbus voiced optimism on Monday about sales of a new A350 freighter after Boeing launched a competing cargo version of its future 777X jetliner and said it was doing everything possible to shore up fragile global supply chains. Airbus launched the freighter version of its A350 wide-body jet last year to address rising air cargo…
Airbus Revokes More Plane Orders in Qatar Dispute
PARIS—A $600 million contractual and safety dispute between Airbus and Qatar Airways deepened on Tuesday when the European planemaker revoked orders for two A350-1000 jets, days after ripping up an order from the Gulf carrier for 50 A321neos. Qatar Airways has sued Airbus for more than $600 million and is refusing to take delivery of…
Lockheed, Airbus Form Joint Partnership in Bid to Build New Refueling Tankers for US Air Force
January 31, 2022
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Lockheed Martin and Airbus announced on Jan. 31 that it will join forces to build midair refueling tankers for the U.S. Air Force in Alabama and Georgia if their aircraft design is chosen over the one proposed by rival Boeing. A win for the two aerospace partners may potentially create at total 1,300 new jobs…
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