Keywords: Airbus


Sweden’s Trelleborg opens MAD 130 million aerospace manufacturing plant in Morocco

Morocco has inaugurated a new aerospace production facility developed by Swedish engineering group Trelleborg at the MidParc industrial zone near Casablanca. The investment is valued at nearly MAD 130 million, or around $13 million, and focuses on manufacturing sealing systems for the aviation and aerospace......

Airbus turns toward Saab as European Fighter Jet project faces uncertainty

European aerospace group Airbus is increasingly considering Sweden’s Saab as a potential long-term partner, as uncertainty grows around the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the flagship Franco-German-Spanish fighter jet programme. The FCAS project, designed to develop Europe’s next-generation......

French companies join forces to develop sustainable aviation fuel project

Four major French industrial groups have announced plans to establish a joint venture aimed at accelerating the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant step in the aviation sector's efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The partnership brings together Technip Energies,......

ITA Airways considers legal action over Pratt & Whitney engine issues

Italy’s national carrier ITA Airways is evaluating possible legal action against engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney following technical issues that have significantly affected part of its fleet. The airline is expected to decide in the coming weeks whether to pursue a lawsuit related to disruptions......

Airbus nears major aircraft deal with Scandinavian airline SAS

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is reportedly close to securing a significant widebody aircraft order from Scandinavian airline SAS, a deal that could strengthen the airline’s long-term fleet modernization strategy. According to industry reports, SAS is considering the acquisition of between......

Engine shortages ground hundreds of aircraft worldwide

A global shortage of aircraft engines and spare parts has left between 800 and 900 airplanes grounded, according to United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby. Speaking at an industry conference, Kirby said the disruption has become the most significant structural challenge facing commercial aviation......

Daher relocates Airbus parts production from France to Morocco

French aerospace manufacturer Daher is preparing to shift a portion of its production and assembly operations from its plant in Tarbes, southwestern France, to Morocco, as part of a restructuring effort designed to restore profitability at its industrial division by 2028. The move falls under an internal......

Airbus defence launches major new campus in Greater Paris region

European aerospace giant Airbus has officially launched the construction of a new major defense and digital technology campus in the Greater Paris region, marking a significant investment in France’s strategic industrial capabilities. The future “Campus Grand Paris,” located in Montigny-le-Bretonneux......

Indonesia strengthens defence capabilities as Rafale jets are delivered

Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its military capabilities as the country continues to modernize its armed forces amid growing geopolitical uncertainty in the region. President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia will further expand its defence capacity as the national air......