Friday, 5 May 2017 Shanghai: The first large made-in-China passenger plane took off on its maiden test flight on Friday, marking a key milestone on the country’s ambitious journey to compete with the world’s leading aircraft makers. The narrow-body C919 jet – white with green and blue stripes – soared …
Read More »AirAsia leasing unit to get 30% of A321neo order
Monday, 18 July 2016 KUALA LUMPUR: Asia Aviation Capital Ltd (AAC) is poised to benefit from parent company AirAsia Bhd’s recent deal for 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft, with 30 per cent of the order expected to be placed under its wing. AAC, which is wholly-owned by AirAsia, in a statement, …
Read More »Airbus said to near US$12.6b AirAsia deal for A321neos
Monday, 11 July 2016 LONDON: Airbus Group SE is poised to win an order for as many as 100 jetliners from AirAsia Bhd., people familiar with the matter said. The deal may be announced as early as tomorrow, said the people, who asked not to be named because …
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