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Airbus says 500 A321neos can keep flying, but can it still hit its delivery target?
Airbus has identified a primer-coating defect affecting roughly 500 A321neo aircraft, according to Reuters reporting, creating a new production-control challenge even as the European planemaker insists the problem is not a safety issue and keeps its 2026 delivery target intact.
Hypercharge Networks expands into U.S. EV charging market with up to US$4.75m REVS acquisition
Hypercharge Networks is buying REVS Charging for up to US$4.75 million. Find out how the deal expands its U.S. EV charging footprint.
Volkswagen and Gotion plan €3.22bn battery alliance across three countries
The proposed partnerships span battery cells in Spain and Slovakia plus lithium iron phosphate cathode material in Morocco as Volkswagen shares capital requirements with its long-term Chinese battery partner.
Stellantis buys out India manufacturing JV and plans 160% output increase by 2028
Stellantis has acquired the remaining stake in Stellantis Automobiles India from Hindustan Motor Finance, giving the automaker full ownership of its Thiruvallur plant as it targets more than 43,000 vehicles annually by 2028 from 16,000 in 2026.
Yangzijiang Maritime orders 24 ships as newbuild portfolio reaches 98 vessels
Yangzijiang Maritime Development has ordered 24 vessels and secured options for another 16, taking its newbuild portfolio to 98 ships as the Singapore-listed maritime investment group expands across bulk carriers, product tankers, chemical tankers and VLCCs while retaining the ability to charter or resell assets.
Tallinn Airport signs €66.6m terminal contract as traffic exceeds design capacity
Tallinn Airport has signed a €66.6 million construction contract to expand its passenger terminal toward five million annual passengers, adding 16,500 square metres and renovating about 18,000 square metres while the airport remains operational throughout the 31-month programme.
Saudi Arabia Railways orders 33 Progress Rail locomotives as freight fleet tops 150
Saudi Arabia Railways has ordered 33 EMD SD70ACS heavy-haul locomotives from Caterpillar-owned Progress Rail, taking its EMD fleet above 150 units as the kingdom expands phosphate and industrial freight capacity while exploring deeper local maintenance and supply-chain capability.
Airbus A321neo quality issue affects about 500 jets as production ramps up
Airbus says affected aircraft can continue flying, but another fuselage-quality problem lands as the manufacturer pushes its most important narrowbody programme toward record production.
Tesla starts broader Semi deliveries almost nine years after electric truck debut
PepsiCo, DHL and US Foods are among early customers as Tesla moves its long-delayed electric Class 8 truck from limited deployment toward commercial-scale production.
BEML (NSE: BEML) jumps 6% on Rs 5,400cr bullet-train order larger than FY26 revenue
BEML’s new Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail contract exceeds the company’s entire FY26 revenue, but limited disclosure on trainset numbers, margins and execution timing makes order conversion the crucial next question.