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Blue Origin and Airbus back ‘The Moon Race’

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

A new nonprofit organization is partnering with Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture, Airbus and other heavy-hitters to create a moon-centric prize program known as “The Moon Race.” The contest’s goal is to boost technologies that could contribute to sustainable lunar exploration. A … Continue reading →

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Boeing and Embraer forge $4.75B jet venture

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

After months of negotiations, Boeing and Brazilian jetmaker Embraer today announced a tentative agreement to form a $4.75 billion joint venture that would bring Embraer’s small-size commercial aircraft operations firmly into Boeing’s fold. The arrangement is a strategic parry to last … Continue reading →

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WTO ruling opens the way for tariffs (or talks)

Posted on May 15, 2018 by

The World Trade Organization today issued its final report in a long-running dispute over subsidies for Airbus jets, potentially clearing the way for the U.S. to levy harsh tariffs on European imports. It’s more likely, however, that U.S. and European officials will … Continue reading →

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Vahana air taxi makes first test flight in Oregon

Posted on February 2, 2018 by

This week marked a milestone for Airbus Ventures’ Vahana team, which is developing a self-flying, electric-powered air taxi — also known as a flying car. Vahana’s 20-foot-wide Alpha One prototype executed its first test flight at the Pendleton Unmanned Aerial Systems Range … Continue reading →

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Boeing and Airbus duel for multibillion-dollar deals

Posted on November 15, 2017 by

There’s nothing like an international air show to bring out the multibillion-dollar sales, and the 2017 Dubai Airshow is setting a new standard. Boeing’s big deal of the day was an agreement with flydubai, the hometown airline, for the purchase of up … Continue reading →

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Flying car makes itself at home in Oregon

Posted on November 13, 2017 by

Call it a flying car, or an air taxi, or a pilotless passenger aircraft: Whatever it is, Airbus’ Vahana aircraft is ready for flight tests in eastern Oregon after making the trek from the California shop where it was created. … Continue reading →

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Airbus-Bombardier deal complicates jet dispute

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

Airbus added a twist to a U.S.-Canada trade dispute by announcing a plan to partner up with Bombardier, the Boeing Co.’s Canadian rival. The plan calls for Airbus to take on a majority stake in Bombardier’s C Series line of … Continue reading →

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