EADS has formally rebranded as Airbus Group, retaining its Airbus commercial aircraft identity and renaming its other two divisions as Airbus Defense and Space, and Airbus Helicopters.

The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched a formal investigation into alleged bribery and corruption at Rolls-Royce.

Boeing union workers in Washington state will get a second opportunity on Friday to vote on a labor contract extension to keep production of the 777X in the Seattle area.

Airbus has rolled out its third A350 XWB flight-test aircraft, MSN2, from the paint shop in Toulouse.

Aircraft News

Chinese startup Zhejiang Loong Airlines has launched passenger operations and placed an order for 11 Airbus A320ceos and nine A320neos, firming up a commitment announced in September at the Beijing Air Show.

Cathay Pacific Airways has ordered four additional Boeing aircraft, comprising three 777-300ERs and one 747-8 freighter.

Emirates Airline has signed a firm order for 50 additional A380s, cementing a commitment that was first announced at the Dubai Air Show in November.