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Wales Online
7 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Airbus secures new £5.5bn deal for widebody planes
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Airbus has secured a major new deal for one of its widebody planes. Vietjet, Vietnam's largest private airline, has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 A330-900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade. It is worth around £5.5bn at list prices. This long-term order will support Vietjet's ongoing international network expansion, enabling the airline to increase flights on high capacity routes across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as to introduce new future long haul services to Europe. Wings for the planes will be made at Airbus Broughton. Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao said: 'Modern Airbus aircraft, with the latest levels of efficiency and lower fuel consumption, have accompanied Vietjet's growth and will continue to support our global flight network expansion. Vietjet remains dedicated to delivering greater connectivity and sustainable air travel for millions of passengers and around the world.' The new contract with Vietjet doubles its firm orders for the A330neo to 40 aircraft. In addition, the carrier has 96 A320neo Family single aisle aircraft on order. Vietjet currently operates an all-Airbus fleet comprising 115 single aisle A320 Family aircraft and seven A330-300s. Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales Commercial Aircraft at Airbus said: 'Vietjet has established itself as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, bringing low fares with warm Vietnamese hospitality. We are proud that the carrier has selected the A330neo as its widebody aircraft of choice to build on its success, and we look forward to continuing our partnership as Vietjet expands its reach.' Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is capable of flying 7,200 nm / 13,300 km non-stop. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
Economic Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Emmanuel Macron tries to keep cool but this one reaction exposed his anger over the viral face shove
French President Macron and his wife Brigitte were seen in a tense moment on video before landing in Vietnam. Brigitte pushed his face, sparking debate. Macron says it was a joke, but experts aren't sure. The clip went viral just as Macron began his Asia tour. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron were caught on video during a moment that shocked many. In the video, Brigitte suddenly shoves Macron's face with both hands while they were in their plane, just before arriving in Vietnam on Sunday looked startled, then quickly waved to people outside the plane. Brigitte stayed inside the plane, so we couldn't see her face or reaction clearly. While they walked the stairs, Macron extended his arm to Brigitte, but she didn't accept it at first. Moments later, Macron was seen holding one fist James said this didn't look like a couple joking. She said, 'This wasn't playful. A hard face push that makes someone lose balance isn't funny.' She also said, there was no laughter or smiles after the push, which you'd expect if it were just teasing. Macron touched his own face afterwards, she said it looked like he was checking if he was Macron had done the same thing to Brigitte, people would not have called it a joke, she added. French officials first claimed the video was fake, then confirmed it was real. Macron said, 'I was joking with my wife, it's nothing.'A senior official from the Elysee Palace said they were 'just relaxing and laughing before the trip.' A close associate of Macron called it a harmless 'squabble.' After the incident went viral, Macron's team scrambled to control the even blamed pro-Russian social media accounts for spreading the video and twisting it. Macron warned people are twisting content and said "crackpots" are spreading false stories about him. French officials quickly said the object was just a tissue, not is in Vietnam, the first French president to visit in nearly 10 years. He wants to increase France's influence in its former colony. Vietnam's economy depends on exports and it's trying to buy more US goods to avoid high tariffs. But Europe is worried that Vietnam's shift to the US may hurt EU is on a week-long tour of Southeast Asia, will visit Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. He wants France to be seen as a better partner than China or the US in Asia. According to reports, Macron said we need a world order based on law, not just power and also signed more than a dozen deals on defense, nuclear energy, and big deal was between VietJet and Airbus to buy 20 A330-900 planes. Macron visited a war memorial to honor Vietnamese who fought against French colonial rule. Macron also went to Temple of Literature, an 11 th century marvel and also met To Lam, leader of the Communist Party in promised to help Vietnam with clean energy, rail projects, and critical minerals. From coal to nuclear and renewable energy is what France wants for Vietnam. Macron also said France would defend international maritime law, citing their carrier strike group in the South China and Vietnam have a strong and close partnership. This is Vietnam's top-level friendship, which it also shares with countries like Russia, China, and the US. Macron and Brigitte will go to the UK in July for a state visit hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla. Experts say the couple's body language will be watched closely now after this viral incident.Q1. Why did Brigitte push Macron's face?Macron says they were just joking, but some experts think it was serious.Q2. Where was Macron going when the video happened?He was landing in Vietnam at the start of a tour in Southeast Asia.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Emmanuel Macron tries to keep cool but this one reaction exposed his anger over the viral face shove
French President Macron and his wife Brigitte were seen in a tense moment on video before landing in Vietnam. Brigitte pushed his face, sparking debate. Macron says it was a joke, but experts aren't sure. The clip went viral just as Macron began his Asia tour. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron were caught on video during a moment that shocked many. In the video, Brigitte suddenly shoves Macron's face with both hands while they were in their plane, just before arriving in Vietnam on Sunday looked startled, then quickly waved to people outside the plane. Brigitte stayed inside the plane, so we couldn't see her face or reaction clearly. While they walked the stairs, Macron extended his arm to Brigitte, but she didn't accept it at first. Moments later, Macron was seen holding one fist James said this didn't look like a couple joking. She said, 'This wasn't playful. A hard face push that makes someone lose balance isn't funny.' She also said, there was no laughter or smiles after the push, which you'd expect if it were just teasing. Macron touched his own face afterwards, she said it looked like he was checking if he was Macron had done the same thing to Brigitte, people would not have called it a joke, she added. French officials first claimed the video was fake, then confirmed it was real. Macron said, 'I was joking with my wife, it's nothing.'A senior official from the Elysee Palace said they were 'just relaxing and laughing before the trip.' A close associate of Macron called it a harmless 'squabble.' After the incident went viral, Macron's team scrambled to control the even blamed pro-Russian social media accounts for spreading the video and twisting it. Macron warned people are twisting content and said "crackpots" are spreading false stories about him. French officials quickly said the object was just a tissue, not is in Vietnam, the first French president to visit in nearly 10 years. He wants to increase France's influence in its former colony. Vietnam's economy depends on exports and it's trying to buy more US goods to avoid high tariffs. But Europe is worried that Vietnam's shift to the US may hurt EU is on a week-long tour of Southeast Asia, will visit Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. He wants France to be seen as a better partner than China or the US in Asia. According to reports, Macron said we need a world order based on law, not just power and also signed more than a dozen deals on defense, nuclear energy, and big deal was between VietJet and Airbus to buy 20 A330-900 planes. Macron visited a war memorial to honor Vietnamese who fought against French colonial rule. Macron also went to Temple of Literature, an 11 th century marvel and also met To Lam, leader of the Communist Party in promised to help Vietnam with clean energy, rail projects, and critical minerals. From coal to nuclear and renewable energy is what France wants for Vietnam. Macron also said France would defend international maritime law, citing their carrier strike group in the South China and Vietnam have a strong and close partnership. This is Vietnam's top-level friendship, which it also shares with countries like Russia, China, and the US. Macron and Brigitte will go to the UK in July for a state visit hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla. Experts say the couple's body language will be watched closely now after this viral incident.Q1. Why did Brigitte push Macron's face?Macron says they were just joking, but some experts think it was serious.Q2. Where was Macron going when the video happened?He was landing in Vietnam at the start of a tour in Southeast Asia.
Leader Live
26-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Broughton: Airbus secure £5.5b deal for widebody planes
Vietjet has placed an order with Airbus for 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade. The agreement was signed in Hanoi by Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Wouter van Wersch, President Airbus International. The documents were exchanged in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, during an official visit to the country by the French Head of State. The wings for the planes are expected to be made at Airbus' North Wales site in Broughton. This long-term order will support Vietjet's ongoing international network expansion, enabling the airline to increase flights on high capacity routes across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as to introduce new future long haul services to Europe. Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao said: 'Modern Airbus aircraft, with the latest levels of efficiency and lower fuel consumption, have accompanied Vietjet's growth and will continue to support our global flight network expansion. "Vietjet remains dedicated to delivering greater connectivity and sustainable air travel for millions of passengers and around the world.' TOP STORIES TODAY Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales Commercial Aircraft at Airbus said: 'Vietjet has established itself as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, bringing low fares with warm Vietnamese hospitality. We are proud that the carrier has selected the A330neo as its widebody aircraft of choice to build on its success, and we look forward to continuing our partnership as Vietjet expands its reach.' The new contract with Vietjet doubles its firm orders for the A330neo to 40 aircraft. In addition, the carrier has 96 A320neo Family single aisle aircraft on order. Vietjet currently operates an all-Airbus fleet comprising 115 single aisle A320 Family aircraft and seven A330-300s. Vietjet currently operates international services to Australia, India and Kazakhstan with its A330-300s, offering passengers enhanced comfort and greater choice, including in Business Class. The A330 fleet will continue to play a key role as Vietjet expands to more distant destinations, meeting the evolving travel needs of passengers at home and around the world.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
France's Macron on a visit to Vietnam urges for greater cooperation in defense and trade
Photo: AP HANOI: French President Emmanuel Macron called on Monday for closer cooperation between Vietnam and France in an increasingly unstable global landscape as he visited Hanoi as part of a Southeast Asia tour focused on strengthening regional ties. Macron emphasized the need for "an order based on law" at a time of "both great imbalance and a return to power-driven rhetoric and intimidation." He next heads to Indonesia and Singapore. The visit comes amid trade tensions, with the US threatening steep tariffs on goods from Europe. Vietnamese imports to the United States were hit with 46% tariffs - among the highest rates applied to any country - in April. Macron signed more than a dozen agreements on defense, nuclear power and trade, including one with the Vietnamese budget airline company VietJet and Airbus to buy 20 A330-900 planes. He paid tribute at a Hanoi war memorial to those who fought the French colonial rulers and met with his counterpart Luong Cuong, as well as Communist Party general secretary To Lam. Macron also visited the 11th century Temple of Literature in the heart of the Vietnamese capital. France and Vietnam's "sovereignty partnership" could be the central axis of France's approach in the Indo-Pacific, Macron said. France has demonstrated its "desire to defend international maritime law" when it deployed the French carrier strike group in the South China Sea in early 2025, Macron said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo China and Vietnam have long had a maritime agreement governing the Gulf of Tonkin, but have been locked in competing claims in the South China Sea over the Spratly and Paracel Islands and maritime areas. Macron said France would also support Vietnam in key sectors, including critical minerals, high-speed rail, civil nuclear energy and aerospace, and focus on partnering with the Asian nation to help it transition away from dirty coal power while adding new capacity in renewable energy and civil nuclear power. This is Macron's first trip to Vietnam since he took office in 2017. France and Vietnam share a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam's highest diplomatic status, also held with Russia, China, and the US.
