European Stocks Steady as Barclays Reports, AstraZeneca Buys Generic Line
at The Street - Wed Jul 30, 5:31AM CDT
European stock indices were little changed on Wednesday as a new round of U.S. and European Union sanctions against Russia over Ukraine coincided with a slew of corporate earnings.
Why Airbus (EADSY) Stock Is Down Today
at The Street - Mon Jul 28, 2:41PM CDT
Shares of Airbus (EADSY) are lower after it was reported that the aerospace firm agreed to drop an order for six A380 superjumbos by Skymark Airlines, the Japanese low-cost carrier.
Will The A330neo Be Airbus' New Weapon to Take On Boeing's Dreamliner?
Eshna Basu, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 24, 1:00PM CDT
Ending months of speculation, Airbus finally announced the major update to its original A330 long-haul aircraft at the biennial Farnborough event. It will form a part of Airbus' wide-body stable that has the A350, A330 and the superjumbo A380. In...
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. Shares Surged 14% Yesterday: Here's Why
Adam Levine-Weinberg, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 24, 9:45AM CDT
Shares of Hawaiian Holdings, leaped higher by 14% on Wednesday. Some of this gain can be attributed to the company's strong Q2 earnings performance -- adjusted net income rose 77% and adjusted EPS of $0.35 came in $0.02 ahead of the average...
Which Is Fetching You Better Returns, Boeing or Airbus?
Eshna Basu, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 23, 8:07AM CDT
In the maze of information at investors' disposal, there's one ratio that makes life simpler: return on equity, or ROE. It helps to quickly spot which company is reliably churning profits out of shareholders' money. A higher number indicates that a...
Will Asian Turbulence Stall Airbus and The Boeing Company's Awesome Growth?
Eshna Basu, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 22, 7:33AM CDT
In the commercial aviation duopoly, Boeing and Airbus have posted robust sales and record profits in the previous fiscal year, and they are hungry for more orders. But given that most of the demand is originating from emerging countries, risk...
What The Boeing Company's Historic Order Win Means for Aviation Stalwarts
Eshna Basu, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 21, 5:07PM CDT
Boeing recorded its biggest 777X order win of 150 jets from Emirates after the latter finalized the $56 billion deal last week. Emirates' firm commitment to the American aerospace major comes as another big blow to Airbus . The Gulf airline ...
An Unlikely Giant in the Sky--The Airbus a A380
Brian Anderson, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 21, 10:59AM CDT
Airbus Group is having a hard time selling its largest commercial jet in the U.S. In fact, out of the 324 A380 planes the European aircraft manufacturer has already built, or is currently building, it has failed to sell a single one to any U.S....
Of Course Airbus Is Building the A330neo!
Adam Levine-Weinberg, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 19, 9:45AM CDT
This week Airbus Group took the wraps off its newest model: a reengined version of the A330 mid-range wide-body. Airline industry analysis group CAPA stated that the decision to build the A330neo "ends more than 12 months of will they-won't they...
The Boeing Co. Suffers a Strategic Blow; General Electric Gears Up for Q2 Report
Daniel Miller, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 17, 2:00PM CDT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 76 points as of 2:30 p.m. EDT following reports that a Malaysian passenger jetliner has been shot down in Ukraine near the Russian border after the U.S. and EU imposed new sanctions on Russia. With details...
Why Airbus (EADSY) Stock Is Dropping Today
at The Street - Wed Jul 16, 11:33AM CDT
Airbus advised airliners to test noisy doors on their A380 passenger airliner after identifying a problem with the door seal that could lead to a fall in the cabin pressure.
Who Will Steal the Spotlight at the Farnborough Airshow?
Eshna Basu, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 15, 1:38PM CDT
The Farnborough International Airshow 2014 has kicked off and every player in the aviation industry is focused on the event. The seven-day show (July 14-20) is held every even-numbered year in the little town of Farnborough in southeast England,...
The Boeing Company Reveals Details of 777X
Patrick Morris, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 15, 1:21PM CDT
Boeing 777X Model. Source: Company Media Relations. Over the last two days at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, Boeing has announced six new major orders as well as two defense partnerships, and today it also ...
The Boeing Company Receives Plane Orders Worth $6 Billion, Announces Air Force Contract
Patrick Morris, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 14, 11:19AM CDT
Today at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, Boeing made a variety of announcements disclosing new orders as well as a new 737 airplane. Boeing said it has developed a new model of the 737 MAX 8 with 200 seats, 11 more...
Will the Dreamliner Become The Boeing Company's Cash Cow?
Eshna Basu, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 14, 10:07AM CDT
The 787 Dreamliner has been a pain point in Boeing 's financial statements, burning a hole in its deep pockets. The aircraft major has spent billions on the dream project, and at last there are signs that the wide-body jet could become a key...
Why General Electric (GE) Stock Is Climbing Today
at The Street - Mon Jul 14, 9:05AM CDT
General Electric (GE) stock is rising today after its joint venture with French company Safran won a $2.6 billion engine contract from American Airlines (AAL).
Boeing Makes a 36,770-Airplane Promise
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 12, 10:46AM CDT
Boeing could sell thousands of new 777X airliners over the next 20 years. Photo: Boeing. 36,770 new airplanes. That number grabbed headlines around the world Thursday morning when Boeing updated its projection of overall aircraft demand...
Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Orbital Sciences, 10 Other Firms to Split $495 Million Space Contract
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 11, 3:16PM CDT
The Department of Defense awarded 10 different defense contracts in its Thursday evening announcement of contract awards. The total value of contracts awarded was $629 million. The day's biggest award, accounting for more than three-quarters of...
Why Airbus (EADSY) Stock Is Gaining Today
at The Street - Fri Jul 11, 10:48AM CDT
Airbus (EADSY) is reportedly planning its upgraded A330 wide body jet to be 14% more fuel-efficient, able to fly farther and carry more passengers.
Will Boeing (BA) Stock Show Gains After Its Bold Prediction?
at The Street - Thu Jul 10, 9:51AM CDT
Boeing (BA) made its most bullish 20-year forecast for jetliner demand since 2011, saying that the world will need 36,770 new planes worth $5.2 trillion by 2033.