Bloomberg European planemaker Airbus SE unveiled three designs it’s studying to build hydrogen-powered aircraft as it races to bring a zero-carbon passenger plane into service by 2035. The approaches include a turbofan jet with capacity for as many as 200 passengers — similar to its A321neo narrow-body — that can fly more than 2,000 nautical miles, according to a statement. …

Bloomberg Avianca Holdings SA, the Latin American airline that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May, is now seeking court approval for financing totaling about $2 billion. The company secured commitments for the debtor-in-possession financing and has filed a motion to approve it in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. “Securing these financing commitments …

Bloomberg Chinese demand for luxury goods is projected to grow as much as 30% this year as high-income mainland shoppers drive the country’s post-pandemic economic rebound. It’s the only bright spot for the luxury industry, which is otherwise poised to see worldwide spending shrink 45% in 2020 as Europe and the US continue to battle the coronavirus ahead of a …