The Tata group is also in preliminary talks with planemakers for renewing Air India's aging long-haul fleet of Boeing 777s
Wide-bodied planes like A350XWB have larger fuel tanks that allow them to travel longer distances as compared to narrow-bodied aircraft like A320NEO
Global aerospace major Airbus India on Monday said that it is in touch with Tata Group for providing its new aircraft A350 for Air India.
This will be the first time an Indian private company will be wholly manufacturing an aircraft in India
The counter-offensive is the latest salvo in a months-old contractual and safety dispute that has brought ties between Qatar and one of France's most high-profile firms to a low
The planemaker is in constant talks with current and prospective customers concerning fleet requirements
Any fuel that has lower carbon emissions than conventional kerosene is known as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Airbus booked a record profit of 4.2 billion euros ($4.8 billion) last year as the aircraft maker delivered more planes with the global economy rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic.
Planemaker predicts higher profit and deliveries for 2022; CEO says company is committed to a 'strong position in defence'
or the fourth quarter, Airbus posted 1.496 billion euros of adjusted operating income on revenues of 16.994 billion
Industry delegates at the Singapore Airshow said that the outlook was improving but that labour costs were rising
The companies did not provide a value for the order, which was signed at the Singapore Airshow
The dispute has led to the grounding of 21 planes out of 53 A350s operated by Qatar Airways and cast a pall over the airline's preparations for the World Cup later this year.
Airbus and one of its biggest customers, Qatar Airways, are embroiled in a legal dispute over the grounding of the larger twin-aisle A350 plane
The company said it ended last year with a backlog of 7,082 aircraft on order
Full-service carrier Vistara, which completed seven years of its operations on January 9, said on Monday its fleet has crossed 50 aircraft with over 12 planes added in the last 21 months alone.
Global engineering and product development digital services firm Tata Technologies on Monday said it has been selected by European aerospace major Airbus as a strategic supplier.
That is in stark contrast to the spectacular light show that revealed the new behemoth in front of European leaders in 2005
Jet Airways, which is preparing to relaunch operations next year, on Friday said it is in "advanced discussions" with Boeing and Airbus for buying and leasing planes.
The grounded airline has been acquired by Murarilal Jalan-Kalrock Capital consortium under the insolvency resolution process.