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IndiGo, India's largest airline, has extended its long-term avionics maintenance agreement with Thales Group of France, covering up to 250 aircraft, including the new A320neo variant. The contract comes as the airline continues to prioritize affordable travel with on-time performance. This strategic partnership is crucial for IndiGo'
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China's ambition to become a major player in the global aviation industry took a significant step forward as the country's first domestically designed and built passenger jet, the C919, rolled off the assembly line in Shanghai. This achievement has huge symbolic value for the Communist party,
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At this week's Paris Air Show, GE Aviation and its joint venture companies announced more than $19 billion in orders and commitments for their engines and services. The orders and commitments include close to 1,000 GE and CFM engines, as well as OnPoint solution agreements for engine
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At the opening day of the Paris Air Show, Airbus announced that it had secured deals worth PS16bn for 146 aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the company. The agreements comprise 95 single-aisle A320 Family, 20 A330 planes, and 31 A350 aircraft, with all the wings being built at the
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As the Paris Air Show got underway, Airbus made a major splash with a flurry of new orders. On the show's first morning, three significant deals were announced. GE Capital Aviation Services, the aviation leasing and financing arm of General Electric, placed a firm order for 60 A320neo
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As the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) kicks off in Los Angeles, major gaming companies such as Electronic Arts, Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, and Ubisoft are set to reveal their latest product developments. Meanwhile, the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget is underway, featuring prominent manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing. In
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Airbus, the French manufacturer of commercial aircraft, is facing renewed scrutiny over its safety record following the tragic crash of Germanwings flight 4U 9525 in the Alps on Tuesday. The incident has highlighted concerns that pilots may be too reliant on automated systems, which can malfunction and cause accidents. Experts
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The commercial aircraft leasing market has experienced significant growth over the years, driven by a healthy commercial aerospace outlook and a continued rise in the number of low-cost carriers (LCCs). Key players in the market include AerCap Holdings NV, ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company KSCC, and BOC Aviation Pte
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Qatar Airways, a major airline and customer of European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, has hit out at the company for its inability to meet the carrier's needs, paving the way for a significant order of Boeing aircraft. In a joint press conference with Boeing officials, the head of Qatar
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Emirates Airlines started the Dubai Airshow with a bang, securing a monumental $18bn order for 50 Boeing 777s, marking the largest dollar-value order in Boeing's history. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Emirates' chairman and chief executive, hailed the deal as a milestone, emphasizing the airline's
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At the ongoing Dubai Airshow, Boeing and Airbus have secured significant orders from major airlines and leasing companies, reflecting the aviation industry's growing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft. The airshow has been a platform for several high-profile deals, with Boeing and Airbus showcasing their latest models to potential customers.
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Emirates Airlines marked the launch of the Dubai Airshow by announcing a record-breaking order for 50 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, valued at $18 billion. This massive deal not only gives Boeing a significant advantage over its European rival Airbus but also underscores Emirates' commitment to expanding its long-haul destinations and
