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Airbus may kill production of A380 superjumbo jet
by
Jack Stewart
Feb 13, 2019
Once touted as an aircraft for the future, the Airbus A380 was supposed to offer international carriers with an appealing, if massive, option for long-haul flights. Now the A380 appears to be on life support. Emirates airlines has scaled back purchases of the aircraft, and Airbus is expected to fully shut down production soon. Airlines are […]
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Two years after the Brexit vote, many businesses remain anxious
Jun 22, 2018
This weekend marks two years since Britain held its referendum on exiting the European Union and voters told their leaders they want to leave the bloc. Since then, the British government has been negotiating the conditions of Brexit on issues such as the single market, customs union and movement of labor. The scheduled exit date, […]
Airbus-patented jet able to fly more than 3,000 miles per hour
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 4, 2015
You'll be able to get from London to New York in that hour.
The effect of cheap oil on the jet-making industry
Jan 13, 2015
Downward oil-price trend may not bode well for biggest customers of jet manufacturers.
Airbus just can't take flight
Jun 16, 2014
Sales of Airbus long-haul planes have been grounded lately.
A planemaker by any other name ...
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 6, 2014
Some long-overdue corporate rebranding from Europe.
Japan Airlines, Airbus close first-ever $9.5 billion deal
Oct 7, 2013
Airbus's gain is Boeing's loss.
For public good, not for profit.
New planes not just high tech, they'll be more crowded
Jun 24, 2013
New planes are not just high tech, they'll be more crowded.
Airbus A350 learns lessons from 787 struggles
Jun 14, 2013
The launch of the A350 comes months after Boeing's Dreamliner, and proves the benefits of going second when it comes to innovative technology.
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Airbus CEO on coming to America, and what it takes to compete with Boeing
Apr 10, 2013
CEO of Airbus Fabrice Bregier joins Marketplace Morning Report host Jeremy Hobson to discuss their new assembly plant in Alabama and what's ahead for the company.