GM Recalls 100,000 Vehicles to Fix Airbags, Rear Axles

The year maybe almost over, but there seems no end to the string of recalls issued by automakers this year. The latest action, announced Thursday, involves some 100,000 vehicles produced by General Motors (GM).

The Detroit-based auto giant is warning …

Airbus Revamps A320 for 15% More Fuel Efficiency

Airbus will overhaul its A320 jet to offer 15% more fuel efficiency.

Airbus will spend more than 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) on the “A320neo” project, which will improve efficiency and reduce emissions, Reuters said.

The new plane will have upwa…

Airbus Revamps A320 for 15% More Fuel Efficiency

Airbus will overhaul its A320 jet to offer 15% more fuel efficiency.

Airbus will spend more than 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) on the “A320neo” project, which will improve efficiency and reduce emissions, Reuters said.

The new plane will have upwa…

Qantas Finds Three of Its A380s Have Leaking Engines

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Engineers found oil leaks in three engines in Qantas Airways’ (QUBSF) grounded fleet of Airbus A380s, CEO Alan Joyce said.

Engineers found the leaks as they performed safety tests after last week’s incident where an engine on an A380 exploded in mid air during a Singapore-Sydney flight, forcing the plane to perform an emergency landing.

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