Boeing vs. Airbus

Global Market Brief - Stock
Global Market Brief: Airbus and Boeing's Next Developments
June 14, 2007 1930 GMT
The Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner are not in competition; They aim to fill fundamentally different roles. [more]
A rendering of the future KC-45A aerial refueling tanker
U.S.: An Air Force Contract's Implications
March 6, 2008 2224 GMT
The U.S. Air Force's recent award of a contract to build its next aerial refueling tanker will have profound consequences for the U.S. aviation industrial base. [more]
The Airbus A330-200, the airframe on which the Northrop-Grumman/EADS Multirole Tanker-Transport is built
U.S.: The Pentagon Picks an Airborne Refueling Tanker
February 29, 2008 2319 GMT
A Northrop Grumman/EADS team has won a major contract to build at least 179 airborne refueling tankers based on an Airbus airframe. [more]
Airbus A380 First Landing
Airbus: The Latest Nose Dive
November 29, 2007 2222 GMT
Airbus' budget is being hit by the declining dollar. [more]
Dreamliner
U.S.: Boeing Does Not Equal Airbus
October 10, 2007 1932 GMT
A six-month delay in the delivery of Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner was announced Oct. 10, but Boeing's command of the 200- to 300-seat long-haul market remains strong. [more]
Global Market Brief - Stock
Global Market Brief: China's Aviation Plans
March 22, 2007 1803 GMT
The Chinese government has announced plans to begin research and development to enter the global market civilian aviation market. [more]
Europe: The Airbus Fight for Survival
November 8, 2006 2149 GMT
FedEx Corp. canceled its order of 10 Airbus A380s on Nov. 7 and then ordered 15 Boeing 777... [more]
EU: Implications of a Resignation at Airbus
October 12, 2006 0302 GMT
Airbus CEO Christian Streiff resigned Oct. 9 after three months on the job, and Louis Gallois... [more]
Airbus: A380 Delays and Customer Endurance
October 5, 2006 0436 GMT
The Airbus A380 super-jumbo airliner is in trouble again. On Oct. 2, Airbus told its second... [more]
Russia: A Compromise by Aeroflot
September 21, 2006 0105 GMT
Russian air carrier Aeroflot has finally announced its decision on a source for its new long-haul... [more]
Russia: Striking Back at U.S. Sanctions
August 8, 2006 0346 GMT
The U.S. State Department on Aug. 4 announced sanctions against seven Russian, Indian, North... [more]
EU: Airbus' Descent Continues
June 16, 2006 2217 GMT
A new scandal is rocking the troubled European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co., one that could... [more]
Airbus: Hitting Turbulence
April 11, 2006 0415 GMT
Airbus is willing to address customers' concerns regarding its A350 plane, Airbus chief Gustav... [more]
Italy, U.K.: Aligning Security Policies with the United States
June 7, 2005 1838 GMT
On May 31, the Italian Army assumed command of a provincial reconstruction team in western... [more]
France and China: Cozying Up for Mutual Gain
October 11, 2004 2345 GMT
French and Chinese officials walked away from the Asia-Europe Meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Oct.... [more]
The Boeing-Airbus Debate: Will Europe Blink First?
October 6, 2004 1833 GMT
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization on... [more]
Airbus Industry Competing with Boeing in Japanese Market
May 29, 2001 0500 GMT
Airbus Industry announced the opening of its new Japanese subsidiary May 21, with the new venture... [more]
China to Build Domestic Jets and Routes
November 19, 2000 0600 GMT
China has announced plans to build a jet airliner for short passenger routes. This could bring it... [more]
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