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Qatar Airways sues Airbus over A350 dispute
/Qatar Airways has launched legal proceedings against Airbus over the ongoing A350 dispute, claiming the company had “no alternative” but to sue the planemaker. In a press release on Monday, the Doha-based carrier said it has “sadly failed in all our attempts to reach a constructive solution with Airbus in relation to the accelerated surface
Read moreBoeing, Airbus urge 5G rollout delay over safety concerns
/ | 1 Comment on Boeing, Airbus urge 5G rollout delay over safety concernsAerospace giants Boeing and Airbus have called for the Biden administration to delay the roll out of the 5G network in fears it will dangerously impact the aviation industry. The C-Band spectrum 5G network deployment, served by providers AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications Inc, is set to occur on 5 January. On Monday, a joint
Read more‘A vital pillar’: Airbus delivers last A380 to Emirates airline
/ | 1 Comment on ‘A vital pillar’: Airbus delivers last A380 to Emirates airlineEmirates received its last superjumbo A380 aircraft on Thursday, marking the final delivery of the jet for Airbus after 14 years of service. It was the 123rd A380 for the UAE-based carrier, and it landed in Hamburg on 16 December, welcomed by Airbus and Emirates staff. “The A380 is a truly special aircraft in so many
Read moreAirbus scores in Qantas’ narrowbody fleet renewal
| 3 Comments on Airbus scores in Qantas’ narrowbody fleet renewalThe Australian flag carrier will initially place an order for 20 A321XLR (extra long-range) and 20 A220s but will have the option to purchase a further 94 over 10 years as its 737-800s and 717s are phased out.
Read moreWhistleblowers condemn FAA oversight of Boeing aircraft
| 3 Comments on Whistleblowers condemn FAA oversight of Boeing aircraftThe report criticizes that there is significant pressure to approve designs that may not apply with FAA standards, in the wake of the 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 passengers in 2018-19.
Read moreUnited, Virgin Australia pen codeshare agreement
The airline said the new arrangement, which will begin in April 2022, will triple its reach and unlock loyalty benefits for Velocity Frequent Flyer members.
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