- Eurocopter Expands into South West China Through a Purchase Agreement with Xilin Fengteng[Nov. 21, 2011]
Eurocopter successfully expands its footprint in China to the South Western region, with a landmark agreement signed with Xilin Fengteng for the sale of two helicopters -- one EC120 B and one EC135 -- for use in multiple general aviation missions.
- Volaris Signs MOU for 44 A320 Family Aircraft, Including 30 A320neo[Nov. 16, 2011]
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 44 eco-efficient Airbus A320 aircraft, comprising of 30 A320neo and 14 A320 Family aircraft. The order makes Volaris the first airline to order the A320neo in Mexico. Engine selection will be announced by the airline at a later date.
- Airbus (Tianjin) Logistics Company Opens for Business[Nov. 18, 2011]
Airbus (Tianjin) Logistics is now fully operational in its brand new facilities in the Tianjin Free Trade Zone Comprehensive Bonded Area. With a logistics facility design similar to Europe, the main purpose of the company is to optimise and support supply chain management of present and future industrial cooperation programmes of EADS and Airbus in China.
- SIA Firms Up Orders for 8 More Boeing 777-300ERs[Nov. 18, 2011]
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has firmed up its orders for eight more Boeing 777-300ERs.
- Dubai Airshow Closes with US$63.3 Billion Orders Booked[Nov. 18, 2011]
The Dubai Airshow closed its doors on Thursday after seeing a total of US$63.3 billion worth of orders for aircraft, maintenance services and flight training programmes.
- Whopper Deal: Boeing Lands Biggest-Ever Plane Order[Nov. 18, 2011]
Boeing has landed what is being called the largest-ever commercial airplane order for the U.S. jetmaker.
- Airbus, Boeing Take Equal Share of Gulf Orders[Nov. 16, 2011]
Persian Gulf airlines showed few signs of tightening their purse strings at the 2011 Dubai Air Show, defying an uncertain global economic environment in a week that will be remembered for Emirates Airlines' record US$18 billion deal with Boeing Co. and a public tirade against Airbus by Qatar Airways.
- Qatar Airways Selects 50 Airbus A320neo and 5 Additional A380s[Nov. 15, 2011]
The State of Qatar's national airline, Qatar Airways, has selected the A320neo as the reference aircraft for expanding its short to medium haul fleet and has increased its order for the A380. The agreement signed at the 2011 Dubai Airshow, is a firm contract for 50 A320neo aircraft and five additional A380s.
- Airbus Says Tops Order Target After Dubai[Nov. 16, 2011]
Airbus said on Wednesday it has reached 1,420 orders as well as commitments for its A320neo passenger jets after a busy Dubai Air Show.
- AviChina Jumps Most in Two Years After Li Ka-Shing Boosts Stake[Nov. 16, 2011]
AviChina Industry & Technology Co., a Chinese developer of vehicles and civilian aircraft, surged the most in two years in Hong Kong trading after billionaire Li Ka-shing boosted his stake.