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What will Airbus A380 fault mean for passengers and airlines?updated: Wed Feb 08 2012 20:55:00

The European Aviation Safety Agency has ordered checks for cracks in the wings of the Airbus A380, though it has stopped short of grounding the fleet. CNN examines some key questions about the aircraft and what it means for the passengers, the airlines and the manufacturers.

20 Airbus A380s inspected for cracksupdated: Wed Feb 08 2012 08:58:00

Twenty Airbus A380 Superjumbo jets will be inspected after cracks were found inside some wings, the manufacturer said Wednesday.

Dubai air show and $$$updated: Sun Nov 13 2011 21:15:00

It may be an air show but business deals are the real attraction. CNN's Leone Lakhani reports from Dubai.

Fortune: Boeing vs. Airbus: The fight for flight intensifiesupdated: Tue Jul 05 2011 17:39:00

The Paris Airshow last month was a clear win for Airbus, but don't count Boeing out just yet. The record number of orders for the Airbus A320neo aircraft at Le Bourget shows the European aircraft maker's success in bringing its current airline customers back on board. But while it was an impressive showing, Airbus failed to make any meaningful inroads into Boeing's core customer base, leaving in place a deadlock between the two aircraft makers in the heavily competitive and extremely profitable single-aisle jet market.

Star-gazing in 'nature inspired' airliners of 2050updated: Wed Jun 15 2011 04:46:00

Imagine a night flight, 30,000 feet in the air, and being able to stare up at the stars through the plane's transparent fuselage.

Flight 447 crash probe also to include look at Air France-KLMupdated: Fri Mar 18 2011 10:51:00

An investigation into the mysterious 2009 crash of Air France Flight 447 into the southern Atlantic Ocean will also include a probe into Air France-KLM, the airline's attorney said Friday.

Airbus under investigation for involuntary manslaughter in 2009 crashupdated: Thu Mar 17 2011 15:59:00

A French magistrate is investigating Airbus for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the mysterious 2009 crash of Air France Flight 447 into the southern Atlantic Ocean, according to the airline manufacturer and a court spokeswoman.

Asian aviation taking offupdated: Wed Mar 09 2011 03:25:00

CNN's Ramy Inocencio reports on how aerospace companies are tapping into China's growing aviation market.

France to search again for downed jetupdated: Fri Feb 04 2011 11:42:00

Search crews plan to look for a fourth time for the wreckage of Air France Flight 447, which crashed into the southern Atlantic Ocean two years ago.

What caused engine to fail on one of world's largest planes?updated: Fri Nov 05 2010 10:00:00

Some of the world's largest airlines are conducting safety checks after debris fell from the engine of a Qantas Airbus A380 as it flew over Indonesia. Australia's national airline has now grounded its Airbus A380 fleet indefinitely. How serious is the incident -- and what does it mean for the aviation industry?

Airbus engine investigationupdated: Fri Nov 05 2010 09:55:00

Parts of an engine cover sheared off a Singapore-to-Sydney Qantas flight, forcing its return. CNN's Zain Verjee reports.

Aircraft design linked to crash that killed 265 people in New Yorkupdated: Sat Aug 07 2010 01:24:00

Federal officials say a plane crash that killed 265 people was caused in part by a rudder system design featured in various Airbus models.

New leasing company buying bigupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 14:45:00

Aircraft leasing pioneer Steven Udvar-Hazy discusses his company's purchases at the Farnborough Airshow.

Aviation industry boom as Farnborough deals reach $47 billionupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 14:45:00

A total of $47 billion worth of deals were struck this year at Farnborough Airshow, the event's organizers announced Friday.

Airbus threatens to scrap A400M aircraftupdated: Tue Jan 05 2010 08:50:00

Airbus is threatening to scrap its €20bn ($28.8bn) programme to build the A400M military aircraft, Europe's most high profile defence project, unless governments agree to come up with more money for it before the end of this month.

European air safety agency orders Airbus part checkedupdated: Wed Sep 23 2009 08:31:00

A small part that tells computers on some highly-automated Airbus aircraft how fast the plane is flying became a concern again Wednesday.

WTO poised to rule aid to Airbus illegalupdated: Fri Sep 04 2009 06:20:00

The World Trade Organization is expected to rule today that billions of dollars in European government subsidies for Airbus aircraft are illegal, handing victory to the U.S. and Airbus rival Boeing in the first round of the WTO dogfight between the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers.

Airbus urges airlines to swap plane speed sensorsupdated: Fri Jul 31 2009 09:04:00

Airbus has urged airlines to replace most of the European-made speed sensors on their A330 and A340 planes for more "consistent" ones made in the U.S.

Airbus will fund third search for crash debrisupdated: Fri Jul 31 2009 08:29:00

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is ready to fund a third search of the Atlantic Ocean if a second search, now under way, fails to find debris from last month's Air France crash, the company said Friday.

Child remains only survivorupdated: Wed Jul 01 2009 12:21:00

A toddler is so far the only survivor from a downed Yemeni jet. CNN's David McKenzie reports.

Child survives plane crashupdated: Wed Jul 01 2009 03:47:00

A young child was recovered alive from a Yemeni jet crash in the Indian Ocean.

Child found alive after plane crashes in seaupdated: Wed Jul 01 2009 03:47:00

Searchers have recovered the bodies of three people who were aboard a Yemenia Airways jet that crashed off the coast of Comoros in the Indian Ocean, a spokesman for Yemen's Civil Aviation department said Tuesday.

Airbus crash: EU concerned about airlineupdated: Tue Jun 30 2009 09:45:00

The airline operating an Airbus A310-300 jet that crashed in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday with 153 people aboard was being monitored by EU authorities, according to France's transport minister.

Paris air show takes flight amid grim economic skiesupdated: Wed Jun 17 2009 07:31:00

Tail-diving passenger numbers, the long-delayed debut of a new jet and the ghost of Air France flight 447 haunts this week's Paris Air Show.

Airbus CEO speaks outupdated: Wed Jun 17 2009 07:31:00

Tom Enders, President and CEO of Airbus, talks to CNN's Jim Boulden at the Paris Airshow.

Airbus: Lost jet had inconsistent airspeed dataupdated: Fri Jun 05 2009 18:46:00

Automated messages sent from Air France Flight 447 just before it crashed Monday indicate the plane's systems were providing contradictory information about its airspeed, the jet's manufacturer said on Friday.

Airbus A320 crashes into sea off Franceupdated: Fri Nov 28 2008 08:24:00

A plane with seven people aboard crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday, a French regional government official told CNN.

Time.com: Charges Filed Against Ex-Airbus Chiefupdated: Wed Jul 02 2008 18:10:00

French judges filed preliminary charges Wednesday against former Airbus CEO Gustav Humbert as part of an investigation into alleged insider trading, a judicial official said

France: Insider trading at Airbus firmupdated: Tue Apr 01 2008 23:05:00

The French markets regulator said Tuesday it has found evidence of insider trading at EADS, the parent company of Airbus.

Boeing beats Airbus on ordersupdated: Wed Jan 16 2008 14:48:00

European plane maker Airbus fell behind Boeing on orders in 2007, but said it delivered more aircraft than its U.S. rival.

Grand airline designsupdated: Mon Nov 19 2007 05:04:00

The A380 superjumbo can cram 800 passengers in an all-economy layout. On Singapore Airline's version, 471 people sit comfortably in its three classes. But when Saudi billionaire Prince Walid bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud collects his bespoke A380, less than 50 will luxuriate in its 6,000-square feet of space.

Deals from the Dubai air showupdated: Fri Nov 16 2007 06:51:00

The most ostentatious deal signed at this year's Dubai Art Show was by Saudi billionaire, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal who shelled out around $300 million to upgrade his personal Boeing 747 to an Airbus A380 superjumbo.

The long journey to deliveryupdated: Tue Nov 13 2007 11:21:00

Singapore Airlines received its first A380 superjumbo on 15 October Monday, ready for the first commercial flight between Singapore and Sydney on Thursday 25 October. The wait is over. But getting to this point has been a long, and at times arduous, journey.

High altitude whoopee bannedupdated: Thu Nov 08 2007 07:11:00

CNN's Richard Quest looks at Singapore Airlines ban on high altitude whoopee on its new A380 superjumbo jet.

Airbus delivers long-delayed A380updated: Mon Oct 15 2007 08:55:00

Singapore Airlines on Monday became the first customer to take delivery the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet, in what the airline's chief executive called "a dream come true."

Delay embarrassment for Boeingupdated: Mon Oct 15 2007 05:57:00

Financial journalist Robert Miller on Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner aircraft is six months delivery delay.

CNNMoney: EU: Airbus lost $27B on Boeing subsidiesupdated: Wed Sep 26 2007 07:41:00

The United States' payment of illegal subsidies to Boeing Co. has cost rival plane maker Airbus $27 billion in lost revenues over the past three years, the European Union said Wednesday.

CNNMoney: Honeywell gets $16B contract from Airbusupdated: Wed Sep 19 2007 21:49:00

Honeywell International Inc. said Wednesday it will provide the major mechanical systems for Airbus' new long-range, wide-body A350 aircraft. The contract is expected to generate more than $16 billion in revenue over 20 to 25 years.

A380 bumps wing before demo flightupdated: Fri Aug 31 2007 21:14:00

An Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet, scraped the tip of a wing on a building at Bangkok's international airport Saturday as it was preparing for a demonstration flight, officials of the aircraft company and Thai Airways said.

Shakeup for Airbus parentupdated: Tue Jul 17 2007 02:26:00

Shakeup for Airbus parent

CNNMoney: Shakeup seen at Airbus parentupdated: Mon Jul 09 2007 07:07:00

The parent of European aircraft maker Airbus is close to an agreement to streamline its management structure in an effort to respond more quickly to problems at the company, but it also is facing new troubles over engines of is latest model, according to published reports.

CNNMoney: Stocks aim to keep rally goingupdated: Mon Jun 18 2007 08:00:00

Wall Street looked set to kick the week off with a positive open on Monday, buoyed by a rally in Asia and merger chatter.

CNNMoney: New week, new rallyupdated: Sun Jun 17 2007 21:36:00

Stocks ticked up in early trade Monday as Wall Street mulled corporate news from the aircraft and mining sectors, lower oil and gains in overseas markets.

CNNMoney: Airbus expects 'good news' on A350 jetupdated: Sat Jun 16 2007 08:56:00

European planemaker Airbus, irked by accusations from rival Boeing that the design of its A350 jet remains in limbo, has hit back by saying its performance is guaranteed and predicting a boost at next week's Paris Air Show.

Boeing vs Airbus: Battle for the skiesupdated: Fri May 04 2007 07:36:00

Last month Airbus began painting the Singapore Airlines livery on its first A380 superjumbo, due for delivery in October this year, while Boeing continues to receive healthy orders for its 787 Dreamliners.

Airbus A380 makes big statement in U.S.updated: Tue Mar 20 2007 06:19:00

The United States finally got its first glimpse of the world's largest passenger jet on Monday, when two of Airbus' A380 superjumbos touched down in New York and Los Angeles.

Boeing collect more 787 ordersupdated: Tue Mar 13 2007 08:32:00

Boeing claimed a victory against rivals Airbus as it chalked up $4.5 billion in plane orders this week for its new 787 jets.

Fortune: Dissecting the A380's troublesupdated: Fri Mar 02 2007 15:06:00

Production delays have cost CEOs their jobs, parent company EADS billions of dollars, and Airbus the lead in its dogfight with Boeing. Here, Fortune lays out the story

Fortune: Big plane, big problemsupdated: Thu Mar 01 2007 15:17:00

Sometime in late March a giant will make its first appearance in the skies over the U.S. The Airbus A380, the largest passenger plane ever built, will touch down at John F. Kennedy International Ai...

Fortune: Anatomy of an A380updated: Wed Feb 28 2007 18:26:00

As the 555-passenger double-decker jets are assembled, Airbus can install fancy features for its customers, including beds, bars and boutiques. Fortune takes a look inside the plane.

Fury as Airbus axes 10,000 jobsupdated: Wed Feb 28 2007 09:23:00

Airbus confirmed Wednesday that it will cut 10,000 jobs across its European operations as it struggled against a weak dollar and costly delays to its flagship A380 superjumbo.

CNNMoney: UPS may nix Airbus A380 orderupdated: Fri Feb 23 2007 10:40:00

United Parcel Service Inc., the last remaining customer for the Airbus A380 superjumbo freighter, said Friday it reached an agreement for Airbus to push back delivery dates of the planes and left open its option to cancel the order outright.

Battle for the skiesupdated: Mon Feb 12 2007 08:15:00

While the Airbus A380 finally had its maiden passenger flight last week, the real battle for the skies is happening on terra firma, between Boeing and Airbus.

The year in numbers: 2007updated: Thu Dec 28 2006 10:40:00

As the New Year begins, a numerical look at what's in store in 2007.

CNNMoney: Boeing tops Airbus for first time in 6 yearsupdated: Tue Dec 26 2006 13:08:00

Boeing Co. is set to outsell European rival airplane maker Airbus for the first time since 2000.

CNNMoney: Airbus A380 said to be safe to flyupdated: Tue Dec 12 2006 11:09:00

The world's largest airliner, the Airbus A380 superjumbo, was declared Tuesday safe to fly commercial services, capping six years of development marred by delays in deliveries to airlines.

Airbus give go-ahead for A350updated: Mon Dec 04 2006 06:21:00

Airbus has given the go-ahead for the launch of its A350 XWB, the mid-sized jet designed to rival Boeing's 787.

Airlines reel at A380 delayupdated: Wed Oct 04 2006 07:35:00

The extent of the delays to the A380 were announced on Tuesday leaving the airline industry reeling.

First A380 delivery again delayedupdated: Tue Oct 03 2006 07:52:00

Only one Airbus A380 superjumbo passenger jet will be delivered next year -- to Singapore Airlines in October -- down from the nine announced in June, Airbus has confirmed.

CNNMoney: Airbus delaying A380 jumbo jet againupdated: Thu Sep 21 2006 07:11:00

EADS, the European defense company and Airbus parent, on Thursday disclosed that its A380 super-jumbo program would be further delayed because of continuing wiring issues, but said it' s too early to gauge the financial impact of the latest setbacks or to set a new delivery schedule for the aircraft.

Fortune: Airbus: Losing altitudeupdated: Tue Jul 25 2006 05:53:00

When it comes to building passenger planes, redundancy is a virtue. The new 555-seat Airbus A380, for example, has four flight-control systems, any one of which can keep the plane in the air by its...

Airbus ends Farnborough on a highupdated: Fri Jul 21 2006 11:17:00

Airbus went into the Farnborough Airshow facing a damage limitation exercise amid delays in production to their flagship A380 "superjumbo" and design doubts surrounding their new A350.

Farnborough Blogupdated: Tue Jul 18 2006 06:08:00

CNN Producer Diana Magnay provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Airbus flagship faces tough debutupdated: Wed Jun 28 2006 13:19:00

With capacity for more than 800 passengers and an operational range of 15,000 kilometers, the Airbus A380 superjumbo has caught the imagination like no other aircraft since Concorde.

CNNMoney: Stocks smile on mixed housing newsupdated: Tue Jun 20 2006 05:39:00

Stocks looked set for a slightly higher open Tuesday after the latest housing numbers came in mixed and failed to scare a market already rattled with the inflation jitters.

Countdown to the superjumboupdated: Thu Jun 15 2006 08:50:00

Over the coming months, Business Traveller will keep you up to date with the plane's progress as the first superjumbos come off the production line.

CNNMoney: Stocks surge; guessing game endsupdated: Wed Jun 14 2006 09:17:00

Stocks opened modestly higher Wednesday after a key inflation report came in slightly higher than expected but at least added clarity as to the direction of interest rates.

CNNMoney: My feet and my gas billupdated: Tue Apr 25 2006 11:51:00

Gasoline is a problem in this country. But take heart, folks ... Airbus inadvertently has offered an answer.

CNNMoney: Airbus denies standing room 'seats'updated: Tue Apr 25 2006 06:32:00

Airlines and aircraft makers are always looking to get the most passengers possible onto planes, but Airbus is denying a report that it is in discussions with carriers about having a standing room "seat" to fit even more passengers on its jets.

CNNMoney: Eyes on jobsupdated: Fri Apr 07 2006 05:38:00

Investors will be looking to the monthly jobs report to set the direction for stocks Friday.

Shock delay hits Airbus customersupdated: Wed Jun 01 2005 04:03:00

First deliveries of the new Airbus A380 have been delayed by six months because of what Australian airline Qantas says are "manufacturing issues" at Airbus.

A380 lifts Europe's aviation hopesupdated: Wed Apr 27 2005 11:29:00

The world's largest passenger plane has made its maiden flight in an aviation milestone that Europe's jetliner maker hopes will give it a boost in its battle with American rival Boeing.

Airports stretch to cope with A380updated: Wed Apr 27 2005 10:34:00

A wingspan of 79.8 meters (261 feet) means the new Airbus A380 is too large for most airport docking bays so they will need to be modified to cope.

'Superjumbo' A380 lands safelyupdated: Tue Apr 26 2005 22:58:00

The world's largest passenger plane, the Airbus A380, has landed safely in Toulouse, France after making its first test flight.

Fortune: Airbus vs. Boeing, Round 12updated: Mon Jan 24 2005 00:01:00

 

Airbus 'superjumbo': Timelineupdated: Tue Jan 18 2005 05:52:00

The A380 is the product of a decade of design and construction.

Largest passenger jet unveiledupdated: Tue Jan 18 2005 04:17:00

The world's biggest-ever passenger plane, the Airbus A380, has been introduced to the world near the southern French city of Toulouse, in the presence of four European leaders and 5,000 invited guests.

Business 2.0: All Work, No Play? It Doesn't Pay. European companies get it, but when will their workaholic American coupdated: Sun Aug 01 2004 00:01:00

A few months ago, I was having lunch in San Sebastián, Spain, with a group of senior executives from some of the region's top companies. In a dining room at the University of Navarre, we chatted th...

Airbus' A380 prepares for takeoffupdated: Mon Jul 19 2004 07:50:00

In a few months' time the world's largest commercial airliner will take to the skies for its maiden test flight, carrying with it the fortunes of European aerospace giants Airbus.

Fortune: Book Reviewupdated: Mon May 03 2004 00:01:00

While Boeing struggles to pull out of a death spiral, Airbus today is flying straight and true. But as veteran financial journalist Stephen Aris explains in Close to the Sun (Agate Publishing, $25....

Fortune: Boeing Plays Defense Beset by Airbus and rocked by scandal, the aircraft maker turns to a new CEO--and the Pentagon--for help.updated: Mon Apr 19 2004 00:01:00

Climbing into the cockpit of an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet, I push the throttle forward and catapult from the deck of a carrier parked off the California coast. Soaring into the clouds, I bank...

Giant A380 draws crowds in Franceupdated: Fri Apr 09 2004 08:40:00

Down a narrow country road on a dark night, the first sections of what will be the world's largest airliner were threading their way through the village of Levignac, France.

CNNMoney: UPS in Talks to Cancel Airbus Ordersupdated: Mon Mar 01 2004 06:33:00

By J. Lynn Lunsford, Daniel Michaels and Rick Brooks Staff Reporters of The Wall Street Journal

Fortune: Lord Of The Air What's left for Airbus after overtaking Boeing in the commercial aircraft market? Buildiupdated: Mon Nov 10 2003 00:01:00

Forget Ford vs. Chevy, Pepsi vs. Coke, or Nokia vs. Motorola. The most intense corporate rivalry now, with the biggest prize, is the one between Airbus and Boeing. "Feast or famine" doesn't begin ...

Money Magazine: Bigger Seats In Coach? (Depends On Who You Fly)updated: Sat Nov 01 2003 00:01:00

Who says flying a discount airline means no frills? Low-fare carriers are showing up their major airline rivals by ripping out seats to give cramped coach fliers more legroom. JetBlue is leading th...

Fortune: How To Build A Really, Really, Really Big Plane Airbus is betting that what the world needs is a 555-passenger megaliner. Boeingupdated: Mon Mar 05 2001 00:01:00

Through the window of Robert Lafontan's office in Toulouse, France, a porky Beluga aircraft can be seen lumbering skyward after disgorging a big chunk of a jetliner from its belly at the nearby Air...

Fortune: Blue Skies for Airbus Lately it's been nothing but. Orders have taken off, and archrival Boeing has run into headwinds. Now Airbupdated: Mon Aug 02 1999 00:01:00

It's a story that has become hackneyed but still resonates in real life: After years of toil, the understudy finally goes on stage and brings down the house. The latest rendition of this show-biz p...

Fortune: PUPPYFIGHTupdated: Mon Sep 07 1992 00:01:00

Boeing vs. Airbus it's not, but with regional airline traffic set to lift off in the next decade, the market battle among commuter-plane makers is escalating. The newest ace in this lower-altitude ...

Fortune: AIRBUS TAKES OFF The flight was plenty bumpy, but Europe's planemaker has reached the status of a serious threat to American giaupdated: Mon Jun 01 1992 00:01:00

AIRBUS INDUSTRIE, the improbable -- some would have said impossible -- Eurodream, has succeeded in ways that even its strongest supporters did not imagine. As recently as five years ago, American c...

Fortune: BOEING BATTLES TO STAY ON TOP To maintain its lofty status, this renowned aerospace giant will have to beat back ferocious compeupdated: Mon Sep 28 1987 00:01:00

THE LUCKY FELLOWS in charge of the Boeing Corp. have long been spared most of the traumas and tremors associated with running a vast commercial enterprise. This $16-billion colossus dominates its g...

Fortune: AIRBUS'S SHAKY SUCCESS Europe's plane-building consortium is booking orders at a record clip, but it still hasn't learned how toupdated: Mon Dec 23 1985 00:01:00

AIRBUS INDUSTRIE, the maker of Airbus planes, has always been as much a cause as a commercial enterprise -- proof that Europe can be a high-tech leader. Lately the cause has seemed worth celebratin...

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