The Latest Breaking News from Airbus

Is there a doctor on the plane? Medical diversions of flights are on the increase

Plane Talk: How long before older passengers face medical questions before boarding?

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Emmanuel Macron says video of wife pushing him shows them ‘joking around’

French president denies quarrelling with Brigitte Macron after footage is seized on by Russia and far-right accounts

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025

Emmanuel Macron shoved in face by wife Brigitte before getting off presidential plane - watch the video

French president tells reporters he was ‘joking with my wife’ as video of the incident makes headlines around the world

Evening Standard · May 26, 2025

Broken helicopter blade ‘narrowly missed’ worker on oil rig, report finds

The incident occurred on the Elgin Oil Platform in the North Sea in February 2023 during Storm Otto.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

EU/US aircraft trade war imminent, key lawmaker warns

The inclusion of Boeing in the Commission’s draft retaliation proposal has raised concerns among some member states over potential countermeasures from Washington targeting Airbus, according to MEP Bernd Lange, chair of the trade committee at the European Parliament.

Euronews · May 21, 2025

Is air travel about to get greener? Our study shows how ‘coopetition’ is helping aircraft companies tackle sustainability

Although air transport contributes a small proportion to global greenhouse gas emissions (approximately 3.5%), the expected growth in traffic compels the industry to minimize its environmental footprint. The European Commission aims to have carbon neutrality in 2050. To help reach this goal, the industry needs to change its practices.

The Conversation · May 21, 2025

Back to the Golden Age of Flying? Your minute-by-minute guide of Global Airline’s maiden flight

This is the story of the transatlantic flight, which took place between Glasgow Airport and New York JFK

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

US supreme court upholds block on Trump deportations under Alien Enemies Act as judge questions Ábrego García case – as it happened

Justices block Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants; judge frustrated by DoJ’s failure to detail efforts to return wrongly deported man. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US · May 16, 2025

Trump announces more than $200bn of deals between US and UAE

Pledge to strengthen ties with Gulf state includes a $14.5bn agreement with Boeing, GE Aerospace and Etihad Airways

The Guardian - US · May 15, 2025

Global Airlines – live: Simon Calder gives his verdict on new airline after first transatlantic flight to New York

The airline bidding to revolutionise transatlantic travel has taken off for its maiden flight from Glasgow to New York JFK

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025