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Airbus wins commitments worth US$12.9 billion at Paris Air Show
These commitments include firm orders for 58 aircraft worth almost US$6.4 billion, plus ‘Memoranda of Understanding’ (MoU) agreements for a further 69 aircraft totalling US$6.5 billion. More
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Big entrance: the A380 takes to the skies
Despite the rain, visitors to the Le Bourget air show stood outside and gathered around big screens to watch the first flying display this afternoon. One screen was framed with advertising for the Airbus A350 XWB, which proved highly appropriate as it showed images of the flight test A380 taking part.
Qatar Airways buys 24 Airbus A320 Family aircraft
Doha-based national carrier, Qatar Airways, has signed a firm contract for 24 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. The agreement includes the firming up of a contract for four A321 aircraft announced at the Farnborough Air show in July 2008.
Airbus readies brake to vacate for its A380 introduction
Airports with heavy traffic are constantly striving to increase capacity by reducing the time aircraft spend on the runway after touchdown.
Airbus provides a look forward with its Paris Airshow exhibit
Airbus’ Paris Air Show exhibit provides an innovative look into the future of flying with its A350 XWB, and also offers in-depth information on the company’s full product line of jetliners, corporate/VIP aircraft and military airlifters.
Paris Airshow opens for business
The 48th International Paris Air Show Le Bourget (Salon International de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace, Paris-Le Bourget) was officially opened to trade visitors on 15 June by French Prime Minister Francois Fillon, who took the opportunity to tour exhibitors’ stands on a wet Paris morning.
