Airbus to stop making A380 superjumbo in 2021.
European aviation giant Airbus says it will stop making its superjumbo A380 in 2021 after struggling to sell the world’s
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Airbus says in talks with Emirates on vital A380 deal.
Airbus is in discussion with Emirates over a deal for 36 of its A380 jets made last year, amid reports
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) in talks to place a huge order for 400 jets.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors, is in talks to buy 400 jetliners from Airbus
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Aircraft manufacturer Boeing announced to open a permanent office in Kuwait.
Boeing Company announced a plan to open a permanent office in Kuwait this year. Recent studies by the giant US aircraft manufacturer have
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Saudi Airlines confirms plans resume Baghdad flights.
State-owned Saudi Arabian Airlines will launch its first flight to Baghdad in 27 years on Monday, state media said, amid
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USA lifts Laptop ban on Kuwait Airways US- bound flights.
Kuwait Airways yesterday announced that its passengers will be able to carry personal electronic items on board all US-bound flights departing from Kuwait International
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World’s largest commercial aircraft engine fired up for the first time.
The world’s largest commercial aircraft engine has been started up for the first time at GE Aviation’s Peebles Test Operation
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UAE’s Strata wins $1bn contracts to supply Airbus aircraft parts.
Components manufacturer Strata has won two contracts with European plane maker Airbus with a combined value of more than $1
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Italian defense firm ‘poised to close’ $8-9bn Kuwait Eurofighter deal.
Italian defense company Finmeccanica will finalize a multi-billion dollar contract from Kuwait for 28 Euro fighter jets on Tuesday, two
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Kuwait to auction four VIP business aircraft.
The ministry of finance has issued a public invitation for bids on four aircraft – three Gulfstream GV large-cabin, long-range
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France opens business office in Tehran – Iran plans Airbus, Boeing purchases under finance deals.
France opened a business development office in Tehran yesterday seeking to renew once strong economic ties with Iran after the
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40 injured in severe turbulence on Qatar Airways flight.
At least 40 people were injured on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Manila when the aircraft experienced severe
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France nears $1.1bn Kuwait deal to sell 24 Airbus helicopters.
France is on the verge of finalizing a contract worth about 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) for the sale of
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Kuwait Airways has announced to buy 10 Boeing aircraft worth $3.3bn.
Boeing Co. said Kuwait Airways has announced its plan to purchase 10 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes worth $3.3 billion at
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Qatar announces military contracts worth $23bn.
Qatar announced contracts worth about $23 billion on Thursday to buy attack helicopters, guided missiles, tankers and other weapons from
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