Stocks steady, dollar climbs as U.S. recovery sparks Fed tapering fears
The dollar hit a multi-week high on Friday while European stocks, oil and gold steadied as markets braced for further signs the U.S. economic recovery could drive inflation and an early withdrawal of Federal Reserve stimulus.
EXCLUSIVE Boeing offers new 777X freighter as Qatar eyes order, airline says
Qatar Airways is weighing a multibillion-dollar investment with a potential order for 30 or more freighters, attracting interest from Boeing Co (BA.N), which has begun offering a freighter version of its future 777X jetliner, the airline’s chief executive said.
The $15 billion jet dilemma facing Boeing’s CEO
Boeing Co CEO Dave Calhoun faces a multibillion-dollar dilemma over how to rebuild sales in its core airliner business that has sparked an internal debate and put the future of the largest U.S. exporter on the line, industry insiders say.
Germany may take part in Lufthansa capital increase – report
Germany is leaning towards participating in a planned 3 billion euro capital increase at Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) to limit a dilution of its 20% stake in the airline and ensure the refinancing measure is successful, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
Cathay Pacific to recruit more local pilots despite plunge in travel demand
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (0293.HK) has resumed recuiting pilots with residency rights in the territory as part of medium- to long-term planning, the airline said on Tuesday, despite having much of its fleet parked due to the pandemic.
Airbus hikes jet output targets in bet on aviation recovery
Airbus ramped up its jet production targets on Thursday, backing signs of global recovery and strengthening its hand ahead of talks with suppliers about how to share investments needed to lift aviation out of its pandemic doldrums.
EXCLUSIVE Delta Air makes $350 million gamble as it lobbies Biden on fuel credits
Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) has stopped buying the credits its oil refining arm needs to comply with U.S. biofuel laws, leaving it with a $346 million liability at the end of the first quarter, as it tries to persuade the White House to ease its obligations, according to previously unreported financial filings and sources familiar with the matter.
Wall Street pauses as investors eye inflation clues
U.S. stocks closed slightly lower on Tuesday, and each of Wall Street’s main indexes failed to stray far from the unchanged mark following a rally in the prior session as investors continue to try and assess the route of inflation.
COVID-19 to speed up consolidation of aircraft leasing industry -SMBC
Consolidation of the aircraft leasing industry, which controls over 40% of the global passenger fleet, is likely to be accelerated by COVID-19, the head of major lessor SMBC Aviation Capital, said in an interview on Tuesday.
Emirates warns Boeing it will refuse 777x jets if they don’t meet commitments
The head of Emirates airline, one of Boeing’s biggest customers, has warned the U.S. planemaker that it would refuse delivery of 777x jets if they fall short of contractual performance commitments.
