Airbus

  • Business NewsAirbus scales back in the UK and invests more in Thailand’s new aviation maintenance hub
    ThaigerMonday, February 18, 2019
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    Airbus scales back in the UK and invests more in Thailand’s new aviation maintenance hub

    by Supalak Ganjanakhundee Uncertainty over Thailand’s political situation is apparently less of a concern for Airbus than the political uncertainties in the UK with Brexit looming. Whilst Airbus is pulling out some of its manufacturing in Britain, the European consortium is now looking to Thailand for new maintenance and repair facilities to help service the rapidly growing ASEAN aviation sector.…

  • TravelAirbus signals end to A380 production, end of an era
    ThaigerFriday, February 15, 2019
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    Airbus signals end to A380 production, end of an era

    Emirates Airlines says it’s reducing its Airbus A380 orders from 162 to 123 aircraft. They say this follows a review of its operations and developments in aircraft and engine technologies. The A380 is the double-decker mega aircraft that was developed as a new-age rival to the successful Boeing 747 ‘Jumbo’ jet. Whilst popular for passengers with its spacious size and…