Source: Airbus June 2023 deliveries: 72 to 48 customers June 2023 gross orders: 902 2023 deliveries to date: 316 to 73 customers Single-Aisle A300/A310 A330 A340 A350 A380 TOTAL Total Orders 18494 816 1781 377 1026 251 22745 Total Deliveries 11219 816 1573 377 542 251 14778 Aircraft in Operation 10527 267 1459 203 542 232 13230
Source: Airbus Mexican ultra-low-cost airline Viva Aerobus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 90 A321neo aircraft to drive its international and domestic growth. This MoU would bring the airline's order book to 170 A320 Family aircraft. “These 90 A321neo 240-seater aircraft will allow us to grow and renew our fleet and remain the youngest in Latin America. The technology and operational efficiency of the A321neos will improve our operational reliability, on-time performance, and provide an unmatched passenger experience. Additionally, we expect to drive further cost-savings which will reflect in lower airfares and strengthen one of our most important advantages: having the lowest cost in the Americas. The fuel-efficiency and noise reduction that the A321neo provides will advance our [...]
Source: Airbus Airbus is investing further in its UK innovation capabilities, with the opening of a new Wing Technology Development Centre (WTDC) at its Filton site today. The facility, which will be used to build and test demonstrators for a range of programmes and research projects, was opened by Nusrat Ghani, UK Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade. The new facility will help Airbus accelerate the design, build and testing of wings for next generation aircraft, by using the latest technology and world-leading demonstrators to further improve the performance of its wings. Alongside engine optimisation, making wings longer, leaner and lighter is one of the biggest opportunities to improve fuel efficiency, reduce CO2 and ultimately work [...]
Source: Gulfstream Continued Investment Cements Company’s Commitment to Greater St. Louis Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced further expansion of its completions and outfitting operations at St. Louis Downtown Airport. This growth augments the expansion announced in spring 2022 at the Gulfstream St. Louis Service Center in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, and was made possible with support from the State of Illinois though its Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credit program. The agreement stipulates a goal of making a significant capital investment, creating 200 jobs and retaining nearly 500 jobs. With this latest expansion, Gulfstream will increase completions operations at the site while modernizing its existing spaces by adding new, state-of-the-art equipment and tooling, representing a total capital investment [...]
Source: ATR Four years after the last edition, the 54th International Paris Air Show, held at Le Bourget from 19 June to 25 June, ended today. During the first four days of the show, the ATR teams welcomed to the chalet and onboard an Azul ATR 72-600 available on the static area, a number of customers, partners, suppliers, institutional representatives, strengthening essential links and reinforcing partnerships. Altogether, we discussed the current and future challenges for ATR and the whole industry, and reaffirmed our common commitment to decarbonisation. During a media briefing on Tuesday 20 June, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, ATR’s Chief Executive Officer, covered the commercial market outlook, industry dynamics and outlined plans for the next five years, including production ramp-up [...]
Source: Airbus Airbus and LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company, announced they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to address the needs of the aviation sector through the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The MOU establishes a relationship between Airbus and LanzaJet to advance building SAF facilities which will use LanzaJet’s leading, proven, and proprietary Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology. This agreement also aims to accelerate the certification and adoption of 100% drop-in SAF which would allow existing aircraft to fly with no fossil fuel. The aviation industry is responsible for approximately 2-3% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and SAF has been identified by airlines, governments, and energy leaders, as one of the most immediate solutions to decarbonize [...]
Source: Embraer Embraer is proud to conclude the sale of an E190-E2 jet to Brazil’s financial institution Crefisa, which plans to use the jet to provide charter operations to top football teams. The aircraft, which will fly under Placar Linhas Aéreas livery, was delivered today during a ceremony at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos. The Embraer E2 jet, the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft available, will transport team members and staff to match destinations and be available for more regular charter operations. The E190-E2’s range of 2,850 nm (5,278 km) allows direct flights to all destinations in South America, departing from São Paulo, Brazil. The deal was conducted by Embraer’s Asset Management Group and booked in Embraer’s fourth [...]
Source: ATR Alexis Vidal has been appointed Senior Vice President Commercial for ATR, effective 26 June 2023. He joins ATR’s Top Management team reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Nathalie Tarnaud Laude. He succeeds Fabrice Vautier who takes on new responsibilities within the group. An accomplished sales professional, Alexis has held several senior management roles within the aerospace and defence industry. He began his career with the Airbus Group in 2004 as Business Development Manager within the satellite division, now Airbus Defence and Space. He moved to Airbus Helicopters in 2007 and held various management positions in Customer Services, Offers and Contracts, Sales. He was appointed Vice President Sales for Energy and Leasing segments in 2016. He moved to Airbus [...]
Source: Boeing Lessor adds two new 787-9s to its backlog as it continues to expand its 787 customer base for the industry's most utilized wide-body jet Customers have placed more than 250 787 order and commitments this year Boeing and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) today announced at the Paris Air Show 2023 that the leading global lessor will grow its world-class portfolio of airplanes with a purchase of two 787 Dreamliners. ALC has been a long-standing 787 customer, placing its first purchase for the 787-9 in 2010. Its airplane portfolio currently includes the 787-9 and 787-10. Since revenue service began in 2011, the 787 family has launched nearly 360 new nonstop routes around the world, more than 10 times as [...]
Source: Airbus Airbus is calling on aerospace enthusiasts to join a growing sector as it looks to recruit more than 13,000 people across the globe in 2023. To date, more than 7,000 of those positions have been filled despite a challenging labour market. Plans are already well underway to fill the remaining positions with new hires being instrumental in supporting Airbus’ production ramp-up and decarbonisation ambitions. “We are happy to see that Airbus remains attractive despite the labour market challenges. Our recruitment efforts are paying-off and will continue to support our production ramp-up and company transformation," said Thierry Baril, Chief Human Resources & Workplace Officer of Airbus. “We are focused on attracting, training and developing the best diverse talents in [...]
