Planemaker Boeing today again delayed the first test flight of its long-awaited 787 Dreamliner jet, saying it needed more work.

Planemaker Airbus slumped into the red today as the impact of delays on the A380 superjumbo were revealed by its parent company, EADS.

Planemaker Airbus today appeared to be victorious in its battle with rival Boeing for a major aircraft order from budget airline easyJet.