Airbus has lifted its forecasts for new aircraft deliveries over the next two decades as airlines seek to meet growing demand for passenger travel and replace older generation aircraft. The Airbus 2018-2037 Global Market Forecast (GMF) published on Friday (European time) said airlines are expected to order 37,389 new aircraft between 2018 and 2037. This
Boeing and Embraer have confirmed plans to establish a joint-venture that aims to boost their competitive offering in the commercial aircraft sector. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announced on Thursday (US time), Boeing will purchase 80 per cent of Embraer’s commercial aircraft and services business for US$3.8 billion. This content is available exclusively to
It was a case of all smiles at Airbus’s Toulouse headquarters when the first BelugaXL rolled out of the paintshop. The over-size transport aircraft has been painted in a special Beluga whale-inspired livery including whale-inspired eyes and an enthusiastic grin. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue
Boeing’s proposed new widebody aircraft will help transform airline networks and help unlock yet-to-be-discovered new business models, a senior executive from the aerospace giant says. In 2017, Boeing formally established a program office for its new mid-market aircraft (NMA) that some have labelled the 797. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
Qantas is seeking passenger input for the design of cabin amenities for its proposed Project Sunrise nonstop flights from Australia’s east coast to London and New York. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password
Pratt and Whitney has nearly completed the redesign of a faulty engine part responsible for delays to deliveries of the Airbus A320neo family of aircraft, a news report says. The Bloomberg news agency reported on June 19 Airbus executive Klaus Roewe telling reporters the engine maker was “close to finalizing the redesign”. This content is