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Air Astana leases 7 Airbus neos
Air Astana, the anchor airlines in Kazakhstan, has arranged for operational leasing of 7 Airbus planes from A320 neo family.
25 June 2015
Airbus cancels order for six A380s from Skymark
Airbus has cancelled an order for six A380 superjumbos from Skymark Airlines because the Japanese company is facing financial difficulties, French daily Les Echos reported.
29 July 2014
Airbus, Boeing and Israel firm bid for S. Korea military deal
South Korea said Tuesday it is considering offers from plane giants Airbus and Boeing as well as Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to provide air refuelling tankers in a deal estimated to be worth $1.38 billion.
01 July 2014
Emirates cancels order for 70 Airbus planes: firm
Emirates airline announced on Wednesday that it had cancelled an order for 70 long-haul A350 planes from European manufacturer Airbus.
11 June 2014
Asia-Pacific needs nearly 13,000 new planes by 2032: Boeing
The Asia-Pacific will require almost 13,000 new airplanes worth $1.9 trillion over the next 20 years, Boeing said Monday, as booming wealth in the region fuels demand for air travel.
10 February 2014
France sells 1% stake in Airbus Group for 451 mn euros
The French state has raised 451 million euros ($614 million) by selling a one percent stake in European aircaft and defence corporation Airbus Group, the economy minister said Thursday.
16 January 2014
Airbus complaint against Boeing ad dismissed
Boeing did not mislead readers of a trade magazine when touting the advantages of its 747-8 jumbo jet over rival Airbus' A380 model.
08 August 2013
Airbus A350 takes off for battle with Boeing
Airbus's new A350 plane glided smoothly through its maiden flight on Friday, leaving company executives relieved and brimming with confidence for the battle with Boeing that lies ahead.
17 June 2013
Airbus next-generation plane prepares for first flight
Airbus's new A350 plane is due to take off on its much-anticipated maiden flight Friday, a milestone for an aircraft the firm hopes will help close the gap with rival Boeing in the lucrative long-haul market.
13 June 2013
Airbus to sign mega A320 order from Asian carrier Lion Air
European aerospace giant Airbus will sign Monday what would mark one of its biggest orders ever from Indonesia's Lion Air for more than 200 A320 medium-haul jets.
18 March 2013
Air Astana buying new Airbus planes
Four new Airbus A320 and two Airbus A321 will be delivered to Kazakhstan between November 2012 and May 2013.
13 August 2012
PHOTO: Sukhoi Superjet 100 arrived at KADEX-2012
Russian plane Sukhoi Superjet 100 arrived at the international exhibition of armament and military technical property KADEX-2012 in Astana.
04 May 2012
Kazakhstan’s air force to be equipped with two C-295 military aircraft from European aircraft maker Airbus
By 2018 the military fleet of Kazakhstan will have been equipped with a total of 8 C-295 aircraft.
29 February 2012
Carbon tax row may spark trade war: Airbus boss
A widening split in the global aviation industry over an unpopular European carbon tax may trigger a trade war.
13 February 2012