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4 ways Europe's Airbus is faring better than Boeing
Airbus just posted a $1 billion quarterly profit, compared with Boeing's $6 billion loss, and appea…
Pete Syme
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China's renaming of its regional jet is another clear sign its homegrown planemaker is coming for Boeing and Airbus
The ARJ21 is now to be known as the C909. The renaming plays into COMAC's ambition to enter the glo…
Matthew Loh
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Airbus' new plane is the answer to an aging, inefficient Boeing jet that airlines are scrambling to replace
Boeing ended 757 production in 2004, not seeing a market need for a replacement. That allowed Airbu…
Taylor Rains
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I toured the world's first Airbus A321XLR and can't wait to fly the revolutionary new plane as a passenger
I toured Iberia's swanky new aircraft, outfitted with economy and business classes, on Friday. I th…
Taylor Rains
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An Airbus A380 flew for nearly 300 hours with a 4-foot-long tool left inside one of its engines
An engineer had left the tool in the engine, thinking someone else would need to use it again later…
Pete Syme
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I flew in the 'world's best' business class where the luxury is next level. See inside Qatar Airways' Airbus A350 QSuite.
The seat could lie flat and came with a host of controls for flexible adjustments, while the slidin…
Pete Syme
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Saudia Arabia's new airline just announced a major Airbus order in the latest blow for Boeing
Riyadh Air announced an order for 60 Airbus A321neo jets, confounding speculation that the new Saud…
Pete Syme
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Startup CEO shares his plan for a radical 'blended wing' jet to rival Boeing and Airbus
Natilus' design for a "blended-wing" concept combines the wing and fuselage to increase efficiency.…
Taylor Rains
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This radical plane concept with an all-in-one wing could be the future of flight. See the leading designs from startups and Airbus.
All three companies have found what they think is the secret sauce in the giant flying wing. It is …
Taylor Rains
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Dockworkers strike could compound supply-chain problems for Boeing and Airbus
Boeing could face more strike disruption as its 787 plant receives some parts via the ports, while …
Pete Syme
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Boeing's European rival Airbus is axing up to 2,500 jobs at its space and defense unit
Airbus said in July it had taken a charge of more than $1 billion following an audit in its space d…
Will Martin
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China's upstart planemaker is taking advantage of production woes at Boeing and Airbus as it seeks to break into the Western market
Comac could deliver a C919 within a year as Boeing and Airbus deal with supply-chain problems, Paul…
Pete Syme
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Airbus' game-changing A321XLR will enter service soon. These airlines have already announced routes with the new plane, including 3 to the US.
Airlines are beginning to publish flight schedules using the new Airbus A321XLR plane, including so…
Taylor Rains
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Wizz says passengers will 'suffer' through 7-hour flights on its new Airbus A321XLR for cheap tickets. See the no-frills cabin.
"15, 20 years ago, I thought three hours would test passenger tolerance, and then we pushed it to s…
Taylor Rains
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After an Airbus A350 U-turned due to an engine problem, an airline found 15 jets with the same issue
Cathay Pacific operates 48 of the Airbus A350 aircraft. It is unclear if other airlines are impacte…
Pete Syme
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Airbus' A321XLR is about to launch. See what to expect on board the first airlines to fly the jet, like Qantas and American.
Such a diverse order book means passengers can expect varying cabin experiences across the budget a…
Taylor Rains
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I went on board Embraer's next-generation rival to the Airbus A220. Look inside the regional jet that may never be used in the US.
At July's Farnborough Airshow, Embraer exhibited its newest jet, the E195-E2. It is set to include …
Pete Syme
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Virgin is spending $17 billion on new planes and cabins. See inside its Airbus A330neo, with niche perks like Bluetooth.
Its new next-generation widebodies boast thoughtful premium economy and coach seats, while its busi…
Taylor Rains,Pete Syme
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I flew a little-known, all-business-class airline that flies long-haul to the Maldives. See inside its narrowbody Airbus jets.
Despite its grand plans, the cards are stacked against Beond. Other airlines, including British Air…
Taylor Rains
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United executive said the new Airbus A321XLR will replace Boeing 757 routes and open new ones
United's SVP of network planning and alliances, Patrick Quayle, said the A321XLR will open cities i…