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Thursday, 16 November 2017

BBC News

• Dubai Airshow: Bombardier says Airbus deal means more UK workThe Canadian planemaker's sales head says an Airbus alliance means more wings will be made in Belfast.
• Airbus secures $49.5bn aircraft dealAirbus has struck its biggest single deal with an order for 430 aircraft worth $49.5bn
• Dubai Airshow: Airbus seals order with US firm IndigoThe European planemaker sells 430 aircraft worth $49.5bn to US private equity firm Indigo Partners.

Financial Times

• Brussels sides with UK in Bombardier tariff rowEU vows to defend ‘British friends’ against US threat of drastic duties on aircraft
• Airbus shares take off on $49.5bn aircraft order
• Airbus clinches $49.5bn single aisle aircraft dealRival Boeing beats European group to Flydubai order
• Wizz Air order signals entry into big leagueVaradi poised to challenge larger rivals as carrier enjoys strong passenger growth
• Boeing upstages Airbus in battle of manufacturersUS group gets better of its European rival in showcase week for aircraft in Dubai

This is Money

• Airbus and Boeing land £60bn of sales European giant Airbus sold 430 planes for £38bn to a US budget airlines investor – outdoing arch-rival Boeing which sold 225 planes worth £20bn worth to Fly Dubai.

London Evening Standard

• Boom Supersonic jet could fly from London to New York in 3 hours 15 minutesFlying from London to New York could take as little as three hours 15 minutes by 2025 if plans unveield by Boom Supersonic go ahead.

Buying Business Travel

• Pressure mounting for APD cut in budgetTravel industry sends letter to government

Aviation Industry

• Airbus lands massive order for 430 A320neo-family aircraft Airbus signed an MOU Nov. 15 for 430 A320neo-family aircraft, to be split between the four airlines in Arizona-based private equity and venture capital firm Indigo Partners’ portfolio. read more
• Bombardier: Regional aircraft key to Middle East airlines’ profitsBombardier is forecasting carriers in the Middle East will take delivery of 450 aircraft in the 60- to 150-seat segment by 2036, as the region is expected to readjust its fleet balance and further develop intra-regional connectivity to restore profit growth and improve yields over the next two decades. read more