AviationFeaturedAirbus flies A350F cargo aircraft in challenge to Boeing’s freighter dominanceInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026 The windowless freighter, derived from Airbus’s A350 long-haul passenger family, took off from Toulouse, France, on a four-hour maiden flight... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedJean-Francois Fallacher, Eutelsat and Europe’s LEO GambleInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 16, 2026September 16, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 16, 2026September 16, 2026 Eutelsat's CEO Jean-Francois Fallacher has ordered 229 more OneWeb satellites from Airbus, stretching Europe's broadband constellation out to 2034... Read more
AviationFeaturedQantas to retire its iconic A380 superjumbo fleet from 2028 onwardsInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 31, 2026August 28, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 31, 2026August 28, 2026 The Aussie carrier is currently in talks with Airbus and Boeing about converting 20 options to firm orders for A350s and 787s from 2030... Read more
AviationFeaturedChina’s COMAC C919 takes international leap in challenge to Boeing and AirbusInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 17, 2026August 14, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 17, 2026August 14, 2026 The Air China-operated C919 departed Beijing Capital International Airport at 3 pm on August 12 and landed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at 4.58 pm local time... Read more
AviationFeaturedBattle of numbers: Airbus gets the edge as Boeing delivers only 53 jets in JulyInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026 Boeing also booked 30 new orders after adjusting for cancellations in July. Airbus, on the other hand, booked 204 orders in the same month... Read more
AviationFeaturedBoost for Airbus as it secures widebody orders from SAS, China EasternInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 3, 2026July 2, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 3, 2026July 2, 2026 Airbus has also secured a financing package from the European Investment Bank to support its aerospace R&D through 2030... Read more
AviationFeaturedBristow receives Airbus H160s to address Nigeria’s offshore transportation challengesIFM CorrespondentMarch 25, 2026March 24, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 25, 2026March 24, 2026 With three additional H160s scheduled for delivery, Bristow is well-equipped to operate one of Africa's most modern and capable fleets... Read more
AviationFeaturedIF Insights: Victory for Boeing? Airbus CEO accepts setback against American rivalIFM CorrespondentJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026 Boeing's aircraft deliveries plunged by a third on a year-on-year basis... Read more
AviationFeaturedEtihad Airways to invest USD 10 billion in new aircraft: Group CEO Antonoaldo NevesIFM CorrespondentNovember 24, 2025April 14, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 24, 2025April 14, 2026 Abu Dhabi sovereign investor ADQ retains full ownership of Etihad Airways, which reported 20% year-on-year growth and a 25% increase in September... Read more
IndustryMagazineAirlines battle delays amid travel surgeIFM CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2025January 14, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2025January 14, 2025 Airlines reported significant delays in aircraft repairs, with turnaround times increasing by an average of 25%... Read more