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Lufthansa orders 10 Airbus A350-1000 and 5 more A350-900 aircraft

Source: Airbus Lufthansa Group has signed an agreement with Airbus to expand its fleet by 10 Airbus A350-1000s and 5 Airbus A350-900s. With this firm order for the latest generation widebody aircraft, the airline will continue its decarbonisation trajectory. Compared to the previous generation of aircraft, the A350 consumes significantly less fuel, with a corresponding reduction in emissions. Passengers will benefit from the latest state-of-the-art cabin amenities and comfort on board. In addition to the agreement on the purchase of the new aircraft, Airbus and Lufthansa have also signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to further strengthen their cooperation in the field of sustainability and future technologies. This includes the intensified use of sustainable aviation fuels, the further optimisation of [...]

2023-03-02T20:07:26+02:00March 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer returns to the Australian International Airshow that starts today with a stunning array of aircraft

Source: Embraer The E195-E2 TechLion, Phenom 100EV and Phenom 300E on display at the Show Embraer to showcase range of products & solutions across commercial aviation, business aviation and defense & security portfolios Embraer announced that the Phenom 100EV and the Phenom 300E business jets, along with the E195-E2 ‘TechLion’ commercial aircraft, will be on display at the Australian International Airshow which starts today 28 February 2023. The aircraft on static display complement the products and solutions across Embraer’s diverse portfolio that the Company will showcase at its chalet. This will be the E195-E2’s maiden appearance at the Australian International Airshow and the Phenom 300E series was just announced as the world’s best-selling light jet for the 11th consecutive year. [...]

2023-02-28T18:28:24+02:00February 28th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Gulfstream G700 amasses 25 speed records during world tour

Source: Gulfstream Fully Outfitted G700 Traveled to Six Continents  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 achieved 25 speed records on the recently completed G700 world tour. Gulfstream flew two fully outfitted G700 production test aircraft to more than 20 countries across six continents to demonstrate the aircraft’s performance capabilities and the flexibility and comfort of the most spacious cabin in the industry. “The G700 world tour was a tremendous success,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “We knew the aircraft would perform exceptionally well, and they exceeded even our own high expectations for both reliability and performance across a variety of routes. Showcasing the outfitted aircraft to our customers and prospects around the world bolstered the already strong demand [...]

2023-02-28T18:12:08+02:00February 28th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus Foundation joins explorer and scientist Jean-Louis Etienne’s Polar POD expedition

Source: Airbus Airbus observation and communication satellites will support Polar POD’s scientific studies The Airbus Foundation has signed an agreement with the Polar POD expedition to support both the scientific programme and the operational phase of the mission. The Airbus Foundation will provide access to products and services such as Earth observation satellite data, as well as offering additional capabilities for reliable high-speed telecommunications.  The maritime expedition, driven by renowned French explorer and scientist Jean-Louis Etienne’s non-profit organisation “Océan Polaire”, aims to better understand global environmental and climate dynamics. Running for several years, it will achieve this by monitoring the Southern Ocean using an innovative inhabited low-carbon vessel: the Polar POD. It has no engine and will be propelled by [...]

2023-02-27T20:00:52+02:00February 27th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer Delivers 80 Jets in 4Q22 and 159 in 2022

Source: Embraer Embraer delivered 80 jets in the fourth quarter of 2022, of which 30 were commercial jets and 50 were executive jets (33 light and 17 mid-size). Over the year, the company delivered 159 aircraft (57 commercial jets and 102 executive jets). Embraer increased the number of aircraft delivered by 12.7% compared with 2021. As of December 31, the firm order backlog reached US$ 17.5 billion. In Commercial Aviation, Embraer confirmed in 4Q22 a US$ 1.17 billion firm order to supply 15 new E195-E2 aircraft to an undisclosed customer. The company has also confirmed another five E195-E2 firm order from Binter for US$ 389.4 million at list price. Another milestone was the certification of the E190-E2 in China, as [...]

2023-02-20T17:31:44+02:00February 20th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2022 results

Source: Airbus 661(1) commercial aircraft delivered in FY 2022 Revenues € 58.8 billion; EBIT Adjusted up 16% to € 5.6 billion EBIT (reported) € 5.3 billion; EPS (reported) € 5.40 Free cash flow before M&A and customer financing € 4.7 billion Dividend proposal: € 1.80 per share 2023 guidance issued Airbus SE reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2022 financial results and provided guidance for 2023. "The industry continued its recovery during 2022, with air traffic increasing and airlines turning to their long-term fleet planning. We delivered solid financials despite an adverse operating environment that prevented our supply chain from recovering at the pace we expected. The Company had to adjust its operations accordingly, which led to lower commercial aircraft deliveries than originally [...]

2023-02-17T01:10:45+02:00February 17th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Binter signs contract with Embraer to adopt Beacon as its digital maintenance platform

Source: Embraer Binter Canarias and Embraer signed a contract to adopt the Beacon digital platform for its E195-E2 fleet maintenance. The Canary Island airline's decision came after successful testing of the coordination platform that connects resources and professionals for the quickest return of aircraft to service. Beacon is an agnostic platform, that serves aircraft from all manufacturers. This is Beacon's first commercial contract with a European airline, which shows that the digital platform continues to expand its presence in this market, serving a growing number of aircraft and locations. “As the flagship of the Canary Islands, Binter serves travelers who require comfort and timely, uninterrupted service. They face a unique challenge in maintenance coordination with a distributed workforce. Through their [...]

2023-02-17T19:30:58+02:00February 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus decarbonisation targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

Source: Airbus Airbus has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its greenhouse gas emissions near-term reduction targets. In 2022, Airbus officially committed to defining science-based targets for the entire set of its emissions and submitted near-term targets that have now been independently assessed and validated by the SBTi. As part of this commitment, Airbus intends to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 industrial emissions by up to 63% by 2030, in line with a 1.5°C pathway. The Company also committed to reducing by 46% the greenhouse gas emissions intensity generated by its commercial aircraft in service (Scope 3 - Use of Sold Product) by 2035. Both targets are based on the 2015 year as a [...]

2023-02-16T19:47:31+02:00February 16th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Doubles Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase for Commercial Operations, Buying 5.6 Million Gallons for 2023

Source: Boeing Procurement will support flights for production, Boeing ecoDemonstrator, Dreamlifter and deliveries EPIC Fuels, Signature Aviation and Avfuel to supply SAF blend produced by Neste Boeing has agreements to purchase 5.6 million gallons (21.2 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Neste, the world's leading SAF producer, to support its U.S. commercial operations through 2023. These agreements more than double the company's SAF procurement from last year. "We are demonstrating our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint and catalyze the SAF industry," said Sheila Remes, Boeing vice president of Environmental Sustainability. "This SAF procurement makes up 25% of Boeing's total jet fuel needs for last year including our production, delivery, Boeing ecoDemonstrator, and Dreamlifter flights, and [...]

2023-02-16T19:23:33+02:00February 16th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|

Airbus selects Thomas Toepfer as future Chief Financial Officer

Source: Airbus Airbus SE has appointed Dr. Thomas Toepfer, 50, to succeed Dominik Asam, 53, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Thomas Toepfer, currently CFO of Covestro AG – a DAX40 company and one of the world’s leading suppliers of premium polymers – will join Airbus on 1 September 2023. Dominik Asam will leave Airbus on 3 March. Xavier Tardy, Executive Vice-President Finance for Airbus Defence and Space, will ensure continuity during the interim period in addition to his current role. “We are very pleased to have Thomas joining Airbus as CFO at this important time for the Company. Thomas is a highly regarded CFO in the DAX40 and I am looking forward to working with him on the Airbus Executive [...]

2023-02-17T02:42:54+02:00February 16th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|