AirlinesNew Aircalin planes for NZ routeNoumea-based Aircalin is upgrading its fleet, opting for Airbus A320s and A330s29 Nov 04:30 AM
AirlinesWhy one airline loves the superjumboEmirates reveals why the slow selling Airbus A380 suits its network and how its bar at 38,000 feet came to be.14 Oct 01:33 AM
AirlinesBoeing lands $18.6b deal with Qatar AirwaysBoeing landed a deal with Qatar Airways providing a sales boost to the US planemaker's upgraded 737 jetliner.08 Oct 12:00 AM
AirlinesAirbus probe launched by UK fraud officeBritain's Serious Fraud Office is launching a formal investigation into suspected fraud, bribery and corruption in connection with commercial plane sales by Airbu07 Aug 07:25 PM
AirlinesBoeing and the NZ aviation mysteryA century of Boeing: Its first international order was from New Zealand, now Boeing is the world's largest plane-maker.14 Jul 02:20 AM
AirlinesBoeing, Airbus duel for deal with India SpiceJetThe world's biggest planemakers are wooing the Indian budget carrier for a potential blockbuster order worth about $12 billion.13 Jul 02:29 AM
AirlinesAirbus does $12.6b AirAsia airshow dealAirbus left Boeing trailing on the second day of the Farnborough Air Show after landing a US$12.6b jetliner deal from AirAsia.12 Jul 10:40 PM
AirlinesThe new worst seat in the planeAirbus could be squeezing in more seats onto its A380 jets.02 Jun 06:35 PM
AirlinesAirbus struggling to sell its latest A350 planesAirbus Group, struggling to deliver its latest aircraft models, is balking at taking on a new challenge.01 Jun 06:55 PM
AirlinesNZ to NY in one flight?Airbus has confirmed it's pitching its new A350XWB to our national airline - and it can fly a very, very long way.31 May 12:46 AM
AirlinesAirbus A320: 6,700 globally, 13 fatal crashesThe Airbus A320 is a workhorse on short and medium-haul routes.19 May 07:21 PM
AirlinesAirbus designs bench seat for obese flyersAirbus has designed a bench seat for economy class that could make it more comfortable for obese passengers and families with young children to fly.22 Feb 10:55 PM
BusinessIran signs $27 billion Airbus dealIran's President has gone on a post-sanctions European shopping trip, buying 118 Airbus jetliners.28 Jan 06:43 PM
AirlinesSoon you can use Uber to hail a helicopterNeed a helicopter? Soon you can Uber it.18 Jan 12:30 AM
AirlinesHow many people can you fit in a plane?Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has designed a mezzanine level for planes that would stack passengers above others' heads.06 Oct 06:16 PM
AirlinesAirbus opens new factory - in AlabamaDoes Airbus opening a plane factory in the US mean that manufacturing is coming back Stateside?14 Sep 09:30 PM
AirlinesAirbus buys Air NZ subsidiaryThe Australian division of European aerospace company Airbus has confirmed it is buying Air New Zealand's subsidiary Safe Air.22 Jun 01:50 AM
AirlinesAirbus in running to buy Safe Air unitEuropean aerospace giant Airbus is believed to be in the running to buy Air New Zealand's Safe Air engineering subsidiary.16 Jun 09:45 AM
AirlinesBoeing-Airbus reap surprise $24b wide-body haulThe Paris Air Show saw a surprise first-day surge in long-haul jet demand.16 Jun 03:22 AM
AirlinesUsed A380s pose threat to Airbus' salesAirbus Group is about to face a fresh challenge in reviving sales of its A380 as used aircraft hit the market.08 Jun 10:01 PM
AirlinesAirbus aims to help cut jet emissionsAirbus has launched a programme to help airlines reduce their environmental footprint as an international aviation organisation works to cut the growth of emissions.26 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus tells A400M users to test engine controls after crashAirbus has sent an alert to all users of the A400M requiring one-time checks on the planes' electronic control units.20 May 09:55 PM
AirlinesAirbus boosts plane's profileAirbus has launched a hearts and minds campaign to make New Zealanders aware of what it has to offer the Royal NZ Air Force to replace its ageing Hercules.25 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesMilitary demand to grow amid Asia tensionsAirbus Group expects to see growing demand for military aircraft in Asia amid simmering tensions in the South China Sea and other areas.22 Mar 12:00 AM
AirlinesAirbus to raise price of planesThe price of Airbus planes is going up 3.27 per cent this year.20 Jan 04:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus expands oversized air transport capabilityAirbus will develop a new Beluga transport aircraft to fly around large parts of its new A350XWB.18 Nov 01:43 AM
AirlinesAirbus builds ties with AsiaAirbus is strengthening its presence in Asia - a market which is shaping up as a key battleground for competition with rival Boeing.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCase against Airbus failsA terrifying roller coaster ride in the sky turned Fuzzy Maiava's life upside down. Six years later, the ride goes on.25 Oct 04:30 PM