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Airbus

Airbus was formed out of a consolidation of several European defense and aerospace companies.

The firm, based in Toulouse, France, produces several popular passenger and military aircraft, including the world's largest jetliner, the A380.

Kampfhubschrauber Tiger

Mechanic's error blamed for 2017 German helicopter crash in Mali 12.12.2018

A mistake during maintenance work caused last year's Bundeswehr helicopter crash in Mali while on a UN mission, claims Germany's armed forces. The Airbus UH Tiger plunged uncontrollably, killing its two pilots.
Vietnam Unruhige Landung eines Vietjet Air-Flugzeuges im Buon Ma Thuot-Flughafen

VietJet crew and pilots sanctioned after front wheel problems in hard landing 02.12.2018

The nose gear tires were shorn off as the VietJet Airbus A321neo landed after a 340-kilometer flight from Ho Chi Minh City. The jet had been delivered just two weeks before the incident.
Deutschland Flughafen Köln/Bonn - Kanzlerin Merkel muss Flug zu G20 unterbrechen

German military under fire over Angela Merkel's plane problems 30.11.2018

Angela Merkel's delayed arrival at the G20 in Buenos Aires did not look good. Once again, the German military was forced to defend equipment failures after a Bundeswehr Airbus she was on broke down.
Deutschland Flughafen Köln/Bonn - Kanzlerin Merkel muss Flug zu G20 unterbrechen

Angela Merkel to miss start of G20 summit after plane's technical difficulties 30.11.2018

A plane carrying the German chancellor had to turn around and land in Cologne after only an hour in the air due to a technical difficulty. She is now on her way to Buenos Aires on a commercial flight.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's plane at Cologne/Bonn airport (picture-alliance/dpa/O. Berg)

Grounded: Problems with Germany's government planes 29.11.2018

Germany's government Airbus planes have experienced several issues over the past few months. The latest difficulty prevented Chancellor Angela Merkel from showing up on time for the G20 summit in Argentina.
04.2015 DW Business Sendungslogo

DW Business – Europe 07.11.2018

European shares open higher after US results - Airbus and Boeing call for end of trade dispute - IMF pessimistic about China growth prospects

New York JFK Flughafen kranke Passagiere im Emirates-Flug

Plane quarantined at New York's JFK airport 05.09.2018

An Airbus A380 has been quarantined on landing at JFK amid reports of several passengers on board exhibiting high temperatures. Disease control personnel were called to attend to the flight from Dubai.
Farnborough International Airshow

Farnborough Airshow: Brexit? What Brexit?! 18.07.2018

Sure, there's been the odd mention of the UK's leaving the European Union at Farnborough, and the odd announcement that says "there's still a great in Great Britain." But aerospace is so global, you're unlikely to care.
UK Farnborough Airshow 2018

Brexit shadow looms over Farnborough Airshow 17.07.2018

The biggest names in aviation are there, from Boeing to Airbus, Embraer to Bombardier. But a bigger theme than who is in attendance at the famous Farnborough Airshow looms over the long-running event: Brexit.

The Farnbough Airshow is all about Brexit 16.07.2018

The world's largest air show kicked off today in Farnborough, with planemakers racking up more than twenty billion dollars worth of deals on the first day alone. Aerospace companies have been in high spirits. But the threat of Brexit and escalating trade tensions on the horizon.
Frankreich Toulouse Flugzeuge

Aircraft makers are optimistic about Farnborough despite Brexit 13.07.2018

The Farnborough Airshow is a major trade venue for the aeronautical industry. As manufactures set up their displays their thoughts hover between anticipation of the next big order and fears of Brexit says Andreas Spaeth.
Schweiz Privatjet am Flughafen Genf

Boeing takes over Embraer's commercial business 05.07.2018

US plane maker Boeing has announced it will take control of the commercial business unit of Brazil's Embraer. This will put the American aerospace giant in a position to compete in the market for smaller jets.
Trump droht EU mit Importzöllen

Growing unease over Brexit in German business community 28.06.2018

Companies across Germany are getting more nervous and not just sitting idle waiting for Brexit, but are already preparing by looking for individual solutions and expensive work-arounds.

Flugzeug von Brussels Airlines

Brexit Diaries 39: The departure of Airbus? 26.06.2018

Airbus getting ready to fly away, Brexit means "f– business," the rebels that are pussycats and rediscovering John Podsnap.

Großbritannien BMW Fabrik für Minis in Cowley

Brexit: BMW follows Airbus in warning of cut to UK operations 23.06.2018

German car giant BMW has urged clarity from the UK government on post-Brexit trade with the EU before the end of the summer. Earlier this week, Airbus warned it could pull out of Britain altogether.

Airbus threatens to leave UK 22.06.2018

Pan-European plane builder Airbus threatens to leave the UK in case of a no-deal Brexit. The company sees its supply chain under threat due to expected trade barriers.
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