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Boeing Announces First-Quarter Deliveries

Source: Boeing The Boeing Company announced major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2024. The company will provide detailed first quarter financial results on April 24. Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows: Major Programs 1st Quarter 2024 Commercial Airplanes Programs 737 67 767 3 787 13 Total 83 Defense, Space & Security Programs AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured) 6 CH-47 Chinook (New) 1 CH-47 Chinook (Renewed) 1 F-15 Models 1 F/A-18 Models 1 KC-46 Tanker 3 P-8 Models 1 Total1 14 1 Deliveries of new-build production units, including remanufactures and modifications    Note: Delivery information is not considered final until quarterly financial results are issued.

2024-04-10T06:25:05+03:00April 10th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus forecasts North America’s commercial aircraft services market value will be US$45 billion by 2042

Source: Airbus North America’s commercial aircraft services market will grow to US$45 billion from US$31 billion today (a 45% increase) by 2042 according to Airbus’ latest Global Services Forecast (GSF). North America was the first and one of the strongest regions to bounce back in the post pandemic period. Last year proved that more people want to fly domestically and internationally, and that passenger traffic growth will continue at a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1% in the region according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast. Driven by the rise in annual air traffic, fleet growth and the requirement for more digitally-enabled and connected aircraft, the growth in demand for services will be reflected in solutions implemented across [...]

2024-04-09T11:46:32+03:00April 9th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

First E-Jet converted to transport cargo aircraft makes its debut in Brazil

Source: Embraer The first E190F, a converted jet from passenger transport to freighter (E-Freighter), has successfully completed its first flight in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The Embraer team flew the E-Freighter jet for around two hours, carrying out a complete evaluation of the aircraft, which will continue testing before entering operation. The aircraft belongs to Regional One, a leasing company from the United States. “The E-Freighter program opens a new business opportunity for Embraer, meeting e-commerce’s growing global demand for cargo transport and matching the high-tech E-Jets family to an unbeatable operational performance,” says Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer. “We are very pleased with E190F’s and E195F’s fast progress during the testing period. These jets will be important [...]

2024-04-05T21:32:37+03:00April 8th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

ATR Spearheads Research on Low-Emission Regional Aircraft Technology

Source: ATR ATR has been entrusted by France’s CORAC with leading the consortium driving the PARIDES* research project. This unprecedented study involves over 10 partners exploring new technologies aiming at developing the next generation low-emission regional aircraft. As part of its ‘France 2030’ investment plan, the French government set itself the ambitious goal of developing in France a low-emission aircraft for the next decade. A significant portion of this investment is feeding the technological roadmap of the National Council for Civil Aviation Research – CORAC. Bringing together leading manufacturers, research institutes and laboratories, CORAC supports research projects focusing for instance on the development of new ultra-efficient engines, electric hybridisation, and the 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel capability. Subsidised by France’s Civil [...]

2024-03-28T12:03:38+02:00March 28th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

Source: Boom Supersonic Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system. “Today, XB-1 took flight in the same hallowed airspace where the Bell X-1 first broke the sound barrier in 1947,” said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic. “I’ve been looking forward to this flight since founding Boom in 2014, and it marks the most significant milestone yet on our path to bring supersonic travel to passengers worldwide.” [...]

2024-03-26T17:34:05+02:00March 26th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus to acquire INFODAS and strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio

Source: Airbus Airbus Defence and Space has entered into an agreement to acquire INFODAS, a Cologne-based, German company that provides cybersecurity and IT solutions in the public sector including for defence and critical infrastructures. The transaction is subject to the customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalised before the end of 2024. This acquisition supports Airbus’ strategic ambition to strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio for the benefit of its European and global customers. With exponential cyber threats, along with the increasing digitalisation and connectivity of its products and systems, cybersecurity is a pivotal component of Airbus’ development. Over the last years, the group has continuously developed its cybersecurity capabilities and expertise, ensuring the best possible protection for its products, [...]

2024-03-25T19:31:17+02:00March 25th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Announces Board and Management Changes

Source: Boeing Dave Calhoun announces intent to step down as CEO at the end of 2024; Calhoun will continue to lead Boeing through year-end Independent Board Chair Larry Kellner announces his decision not to stand for re-election at annual meeting; Steve Mollenkopf appointed new chair Stan Deal to retire; Stephanie Pope named Commercial Airplanes CEO Boeing [NYSE: BA] President and CEO Dave Calhountoday announced his decision to step down as CEO at the end of 2024, and he will continue to lead Boeing through the year to complete the critical work underway to stabilize and position the company for the future. Board Chair Larry Kellner has informed the board that he does not intend to stand for re-election at the [...]

2024-03-25T19:28:42+02:00March 25th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Brazil’s Embraer and Scoot sign agreement for Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning

Source: Embraer Embraer and Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, have signed a contract for the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP), a tailored expendable spare parts inventory management program designed to assist customers reduce operational costs by optimizing inventory levels. The ECIP agreement, coupled with the Pool Program that Scoot has earlier signed for, will provide comprehensive support for Scoot’s incoming fleet of nine E190-E2 jets. The airline will be the first ECIP customer in the Asia-Pacific region. Mr Ng Chee Keong, Chief Operating Officer, Scoot, said, “Our continued partnership with Embraer is testament of our commitment to deliver optimal performance with the new E190-E2 fleet. As we anticipate the arrival of our first Embraer jet in the near [...]

2024-02-20T20:05:24+02:00February 20th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Breeze Airways discloses order for 10 additional A220 aircraft; announces all-A220 commercial operation by end of 2024

Source: Airbus      Photo caption: A Breeze Airways A220 in Mobile, Alabama, USA. Copyright : Tad Denson - Airwind;Inc. Brings airline’s total order for the type to 90 aircraft Breeze Airways has disclosed an order for 10 additional A220-300 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total firm order for the aircraft type to 90, making Breeze the third largest customer worldwide for the A220. “Thanks to its world class performance capabilities, the A220 is the perfect aircraft to help Breeze achieve its goal to provide nonstop service between underserved routes across the United States,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales, Commercial Aircraft, Airbus. “The aircraft offers efficient operations and an outstanding passenger experience, all while operating with the world's lowest small single-aisle carbon [...]

2024-02-20T19:36:25+02:00February 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2023 results

Source: Airbus 735 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 65.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 5.8 billion EBIT (reported) € 4.6 billion; EPS (reported) € 4.80 Free cash flow before M&A and customer financing € 4.4 billion; Net cash € 10.7 billion 2023 guidance achieved Dividend proposals: dividend of € 1.80 per share; special dividend of € 1.00 per share 2024 guidance issued Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2023 financial results and provided guidance for 2024. “In 2023 we recorded strong order intake across all our businesses and we delivered on our commitments. This was a significant achievement given the complexity of the operating environment,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “We will continue to invest [...]

2024-02-15T18:22:06+02:00February 15th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|