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Vistara in talks with planemakers, lessors to delay taking some aircraft
It also has six Boeing Co 787-9 Dreamliner widebody planes on order, primarily for international flights, due to be delivered in 2020 and 2021
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Covid-19 fallout: Airbus, Boeing results show turbulent times for aviation
Given the nationwide lockdown and weak travel sentiment, global aviation consultancy CAPA revised downwards estimates for India's air traffic for the for FY21 from 80 to 90 million to 55-70 million
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No valid basis for EU tariffs in Boeing-Airbus subsidy dispute: US to WTO
The WTO has found the world's two largest planemakers received billions of dollars of unfair subsidies in a pair of cases dating back to 2004
 "No valid basis for EU tariffs in Boeing-Airbus subsidy dispute: US to WTO")
Germany plans to buy Airbus and Boeing fighter jets, says report
Berlin is eager to balance European and American alliances via its military aircraft-buying scheme, but the decision to move ahead with the US purchases has angered some politicians
 "Germany plans to buy Airbus and Boeing fighter jets, says report")
Karnataka exempts aerospace and defence firms from Covid-19 lockdown
Indian aerospace and defence firms believe that uninterrupted and timely supply remains critical for their credibility
 "Karnataka exempts aerospace and defence firms from Covid-19 lockdown")
Tariff hike: Highlights of the 16-year-old Airbus, Boeing trade war
The World Trade Organization has found the world's two largest planemakers received billions of dollars of unfair subsidies in a pair of cases dating back to 2004
 "Tariff hike: Highlights of the 16-year-old Airbus, Boeing trade war")
Boeing CEO Calhoun expects to resume 737 MAX production before mid-year
Dave Calhoun says Boeing is not considering scrapping the MAX and expects it will continue to fly for a generation.
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Airbus pipped Boeing for top spot in 2019, exceeded aim with 863 deliveries
A reversal in the pecking order between the two giants had been expected as a crisis over Boeing's grounded 737 MAX drags into 2020
 "Airbus pipped Boeing for top spot in 2019, exceeded aim with 863 deliveries")
Boeing 737 Max crisis: From TCS to Infosys, IT firms risk $1-bn hit
Top Indian IT firms provide services like application development, testing, engineering, avionics, and business process management for the Boeing 737 Max programme
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France's Safran considers $150-mn aircraft engine repair unit in India
Safran and GE Aviation own a 50 per cent stake each in the US-based CFM International, which manufactures engines for the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 types of aircraft
 "France's Safran considers $150-mn aircraft engine repair unit in India")
With an eye on new orders, Airbus conducts A220 aircraft's demonstration
The tour, which comprised of static display of aircraft at Bengaluru airport and a demonstration flight to Delhi, was conducted on Thursday
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Airbus extends lead over Boeing with 415 airplane sales in October
The European planemaker also announced on Thursday deals including 12 orders for its A330neo passenger jet from an unidentified buyer
CEO's decision to forgo bonus until Max flies a right step: Boeing chief
Boeing has reported that the Max grounding will cost it at least $9 billion in extra production spending and compensation for airlines that have canceled thousands of flights.
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Boeing's Starliner crew capsule successfully performs emergency abort test
Boeing is planning to launch an unmanned Starliner capsule on December 17 to the ISS, as SpaceX did with its Crew Dragon capsule in March
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Airbus bags flurry of orders in Asia as Boeing Max remains in revival mode
A big win for Airbus came last month, when Indian budget carrier IndiGo ordered 300 narrow-body aircraft in a deal worth more than $33 billion at list prices
In one of its biggest deals, Airbus bags $30-bn IndiGo order for 300 jets
The deal marks the latest victory for Airbus as rival Boeing reels from the idling of its 737 Max after two fatal crashes in five months
Amid a string of engine failures, Airbus A220s ordered to slow down
During one Swiss flight parts of the engine fell over France, and following incidents in September and October the airline halted all flights with the aircraft until they could be inspected.
As Boeing continues to struggle, Airbus fails to capitalise on market
Experts say the Toulouse, France-based aviation giant faces production constraints that likely limit its ability to grab more market share
 "As Boeing continues to struggle, Airbus fails to capitalise on market")
Airbus and Boeing bag deals worth $17 bn in Paris Airshow battle
Despite the flurry of activity, the aerospace industry's biggest annual event has been quieter than normal, fuelling speculation that a decade-long boom might be coming to an end
