Tag: Airbus A380

• Friday, February 15th 2019 - 07:15 UTC

  End for a symbol of Europe technology: Airbus will cease production of the A380

  

  The world’s largest airliner has run out of runway after Airbus decided to close A380 production after 12 years in service due to weak sales. The decision to halt production of the A380 superjumbo is the final act in one of Europe’s greatest industrial adventures and reflects a dearth of orders by airline bosses unwilling to back Airbus’s vision of huge jets to combat airport congestion.

• Friday, August 25th 2017 - 13:13 UTC

  Qantas...nonstop flights between Sydney and London in 2022

  

  Australian airline Qantas said it wants to introduce nonstop flights between Sydney and London in 2022 and will choose between Boeing’s new 777-8X and Airbus’ A350-900 to fly this ultra-long-haul route.

• Monday, January 11th 2016 - 13:36 UTC

  Boeing king of the skies: record 762 planes delivered last year

  

  Boeing looks to have cemented its position as the world's biggest aircraft manufacturer after delivering a record 762 planes last year. The figure exceeds Boeing's previous forecast that it would deliver between 755 and 760 aircraft.

• Tuesday, June 4th 2013 - 05:44 UTC

  Airbus shows off its latest products at 50th Paris Air Show

  

  Airbus is showcasing its latest commercial and military product range at the 50th international Paris Air Show at Le Bourget from June 17th to 23rd, 2013. The latest innovations from the EADS Group will be on display and experts will be available to answer questions.