Sukhoi delivers its Western Superjet, prepares extended-range version

Europe's large hubs struggle as the small ones disappear

Taiwan hopes central Asia-Pacific location will make it a top air hub

EU carbon dioxide allowance (EUA) prices under the EU Emissions Trading System edged higher overall in June, as the market waited for a key vote in the EU Parliament July 3.

The Chinese government likes to make neat plans. One of the neatest is the policy of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) that the country should have three major state airlines, based widely apart, and that each should turn its home airport into its single major hub.

Last week's delivery of an Airbus A380 to British Airways (BA) was a landmark event for the manufacturer. The aircraft finally is sporting the liveries of all of the big European airlines—BA, Air France and Lufthansa. But Airbus may have reason to worry.

EADS voices concern over engineering resources

I am sometimes amazed by all the optimism of the dozens of Western aerospace executives shuttling in and out of the Comac (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) headquarters in Shanghai. Most have not made a dime yet on the business, but they continue to send dozens of engineers to China, invest millions to form joint ventures with Chinese aerospace companies, and diligently educate the Chinese on the basics of commercial aircraft-building, hoping one day that these costly efforts will turn into big money. Unfortunately, I do not share the same sentiment.