Airbus boss warns alignment between US and EU on aviation standards is vital to safety

Group reports surging revenues and hopes to trump US rival in wake of Max groundings

Appointment of René Obermann would maintain Franco-German balance at the top

Trump wants to impose levies on helicopters and cheese in response to Airbus subsidies

Ruling paves way for EU tariffs on US goods but is less harsh than US aircraft maker expected

Deal is blow to Boeing as it battles to restore trust in its 737 Max aircraft

ValueAct’s shift comes as CEO East enjoys bumper 2018 payout

The A320neo is the natural substitute for the grounded jet but has a long backlog

Enders says group may not pay back millions of euros for developing axed superjumbo

Airbus decides to end production after Emirates cuts order

Frenchman will pilot group as it ends A380 superjumbo dream

Airlines want smaller, more fuel-efficient planes

Aerospace group will stop making superjumbo in 2021 after plunging demand

Superjumbo’s plight underlines shift towards smaller, more fuel-efficient aircraft

Head of Italian group fears impact of Britain’s departure on joint programmes

Deal to sell 36 A380 aircraft is vital for future of world’s biggest passenger jet

Berlin cuts options for replacing Tornado fleet down to Eurofighter or Boeing’s F-18

European aerospace group reports ‘unauthorised access to data’