iscoverBoeing has released its latest Current Market Outlook for the next 20 years, and expects the global fleet of commercial aircraft to double over that period. The US manufacturer is forecasting a need for 34,000 new aircraft, valued at over US$4.5 trillion (A$4.38 trillion). This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become
Pratt & Whitney has closed its buyout of Rolls-Royce’s shares in the International Aero Engines consortium. “This strategic deal strengthens the presence of Pratt & Whitney and the IAE shareholders now and well into the future,” Pratt & Whitney president David Hess said. “Rolls-Royce will continue to support IAE as a strategic supplier for the
Airbus has confirmed that it will build a new A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Mobile, Alabama, with the first ‘Made in USA’ A320s to be delivered from the facility in 2016. “The time is right for Airbus to expand in America,” said Airbus president and CEO Fabrice Brégier. “The U.S. is the largest
The US Federal Aviation Administration has added Boeing’s South Carolina facilities to the airframer’s production certificate following a stringent audit of the facilities. “This is a very exciting day for Boeing South Carolina, the South Carolina Interiors Responsibility Center, and Boeing Commercial Airplanes,” said Jack Jones, Boeing South Carolina vice president and general manager. This
Airbus is reportedly close to announcing that it will open a new A320 Family final assembly line (FAL) in Mobile, Alabama. According to local newspaper The Mobile Register, a local development official in Mobile could not answer questions about a potential A320 production facility “because no official announcement has been made.” This content is available
Raymond L. Conner has taken over as president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, with James Albaugh to retire from the aircraft manufacturer in October. “Ray’s breadth and depth of experience in commercial airplanes is unmatched in our industry,” said Boeing Company chairman, president and CEO James McNerney. This content is available exclusively to Australian
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