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Emirates SkyCargo Orders Five More Boeing 777 Freighters to Modernize Fleet

Source: Boeing Carrier doubles 777 Freighter order book to 10 as it renews fleet with the industry's most efficient and capable twin-engine freighter Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo announced an order for five additional 777 Freighters as the operator again picks the world's most capable twin-engine freighter to meet growing cargo demand. The new purchase takes Emirates' order book to 245 Boeing widebody airplanes, including 10 777 Freighters. Emirates SkyCargo is the cargo division of Emirates, the world's largest international airline. Its investment in the 777 Freighter will boost main deck cargo capacity 30 percent by 2026. In all, Emirates' freighter fleet will grow to 17 airplanes – including 777 Freighters, 777 converted freighters and 747 Freighters. "Demand for our world-class [...]

2024-07-16T21:04:38+03:00July 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer shows a strong presence at the Farnborough Airshow

Source: Embraer Embraer will arrive with a strong presence at the Farnborough International Airshow, the most significant aviation and aerospace event of the year set to take place from July 22-26. At the event, Embraer will debut the brand-new E-Freighter, the E190F, marking its first public appearance. The company is currently experiencing very positive momentum across all businesses as it begins celebrating its 55th anniversary. Embraer’s lineup at the show highlights its leading portfolio of aircraft for commercial aviation and defense, which includes the E195-E2, the world’s most efficient and quietest narrowbody; the E190F, an E-Jet cargo conversion that is making its debut at the show; the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military tactical transport; and the A-29 Super Tucano multi-role aircraft, [...]

2024-07-11T07:52:34+03:00July 11th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Christopher Jones becomes ATR’s Head of Region Americas and Managing Director & President ATR Americas, Inc.

Source: ATR ATR, the world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer, appointed Christopher Jones as the company’s Head of Region Americas, effective 1 July 2024 and Managing Director & President ATR Americas, Inc., effective 1 August 2024. In this role, Christopher reports to Alexis Vidal, Senior Vice President Commercial and is based at ATR facilities in Miami, Florida. Christopher comes to ATR with over 30 years of commercial success in aircraft sales, and has held senior leadership positions with Airbus, Bombardier, and British Aerospace. He joins us from Texas-based Aero Design Labs, a company which designs, develops, and certifies drag reduction kits, generating fuel savings for commercial aircraft. As Chief Commercial Officer, Christopher spearheaded the company’s path to revenue including securing [...]

2024-07-04T15:08:45+03:00July 4th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Turkish Airlines Orders Four More Boeing 777 Freighters

Source: Turkish Airlines New order will triple carrier's 777 Freighter fleet and add 408 metric tons to cargo lift Boeing and Turkish Airlines have announced an order for four 777 Freighters to further strengthen the airline's position in the global air cargo market. With this order, Turkish Airlines will operate 12 777 Freighters. "This new investment in expanding our cargo fleet underscores our commitment to meeting the growing global demand for air freight services," said Turkish Airlines Chief Cargo Officer Ali Türk. "The addition of these Boeing 777 Freighters will not only enhance our operational capabilities, but also serve as another step in our strategic vision to reach the top of air cargo sector worldwide while maintaining our leading position [...]

2024-07-04T20:56:02+03:00July 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems

Source: Boeing Demonstrates commitment to aviation safety, improves quality for Boeing Commercial Airplanes Leverages Boeing enterprise engineering and manufacturing capabilities Maintains continuity for key U.S. defense and national security programs Supports supply chain stability and critical manufacturing workforce Provides long-term value for commercial and defense customers, employees and shareholders Boeing announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems. The merger is an all-stock transaction at an equity value of approximately $4.7 billion, or $37.25 per share. The total transaction value is approximately $8.3 billion, including Spirit's last reported net debt. Each share of Spirit common stock will be exchanged for a number of shares of Boeing common stock equal to an exchange ratio between 0.18 and [...]

2024-07-02T13:20:22+03:00July 2nd, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus enters agreement with Spirit AeroSystems

Source: Airbus Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has entered into a binding term sheet agreement with Spirit AeroSystems in relation to a potential acquisition of major activities related to Airbus, notably the production of A350 fuselage sections in Kinston, North Carolina, U.S., and St. Nazaire, France; of the A220’s wings and mid-fuselage in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Casablanca, Morocco; as well as of the A220 pylons in Wichita, Kansas, U.S. With this agreement, Airbus aims to ensure stability of supply for its commercial aircraft programmes through a more sustainable way forward, both operationally and financially, for the various Airbus work packages that Spirit AeroSystems is responsible for today. The transaction would cover the acquisition of these activities. Airbus will [...]

2024-07-01T20:55:36+03:00July 1st, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Eve Air Mobility announces $94M new equity to support eVTOL development

Source: Eve Air Eve Air Mobility ("Eve"), a global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer and services provider, has announced $94M in new equity financing from multiple investors. The funding, which includes the issuance of new shares of common stock and warrants, includes participation from a diverse group of global industrial companies that include Embraer, Nidec and additional financial investors. The new funding strongly positions the company for future success and will support the continued development and manufacturing of the company’s eVTOL. “We appreciate the confidence that these investors are placing in Eve. The new equity, along with existing cash and credit lines, ensures Eve is well positioned as we continue to build momentum and advance in the development [...]

2024-07-01T21:21:53+03:00July 1st, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing 2024 Sustainability & Social Impact Report Shows Steady Progress for People and Planet

Source: Boeing Tracks progress on company goals for global aerospace safety, innovation and clean technologies, diversity and inclusion and community engagement. Highlights "avoid first, remove second" company strategy and adds investments in permanent carbon removals. Boeing  released its 2024 Sustainability & Social Impact Report, outlining our progress in support of our people, our environment, and our communities. "We're honored to share the steady progress we've made on sustainability, which will always be anchored in safety and quality," said Boeing Chief Sustainability Officer Brian Moran. "As we recommit to these fundamental values, it is energizing to see our company's focus on helping our industry decarbonize while uplifting our communities and driving a culture of inclusion where everyone's voice is heard." Progress [...]

2024-06-26T08:02:06+03:00June 26th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

ATR, designing the responsible air connectivity of tomorrow

Source: ATR As the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft, ATR has built almost 1,700 turboprops with 48 to 78 seats since its inception in 1981. Our aircraft are designed to be robust, capable of landing on all kinds of terrain, and cost-effective to operate for airlines, while providing comfort, safety, and cutting-edge technologies to passengers. Our aircraft operate in some of the most remote corners of the world, from the Bahamas to the Baltics, offering a lifeline to many remote communities. Addressing the Climate Challenge ATR is fully committed to contributing to the decarbonisation of aviation, along with all industry players. In January 2024, the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated our short-term emissions reduction targets, which include reducing absolute [...]

2024-06-25T19:34:36+03:00June 25th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boom Supersonic Completes Construction of Overture Superfactory

Source: Boom Supersonic Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Overture Superfactory, celebrating the completion of construction. Located at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Overture Superfactory is the first supersonic airliner factory in the United States. Overture is Boom’s supersonic airliner, capable of flying twice as fast as today’s commercial planes on up to 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “Construction of the Overture Superfactory represents a major milestone toward ensuring the United States’ continued leadership in aerospace manufacturing,” said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic. “Supersonic flight will transform air travel, and Overture provides a much-needed innovative alternative for airlines across the globe.” Hundreds of [...]

2024-06-18T16:28:16+03:00June 18th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|