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 [...]

Source: Boeing With a resurgence in international traffic and domestic air travel back to pre-pandemic levels, Boeing has projected global demand for 42,595 new commercial jets by 2042, valued at $8 trillion. Boeing released its 2023 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), the company's forecast of 20-year demand for commercial airplanes and services, in advance of the Paris Air Show. The new CMO comes three years after the pandemic grounded most of the global fleet. Key findings include: Passenger traffic continuing to outpace global economic growth of 2.6%. The global fleet nearly doubling to 48,600 jets, expanding 3.5% per year. Airlines replacing about half of the global fleet with new, more fuel-efficient models. "The aviation industry has demonstrated resilience and adaptability after [...]

Source: Boeing Partnership will grow the competency-based training and assessment audience, reaching customers worldwide to support the demand for additional pilots Boeing and CAE have signed an agreement through which CAE will become a Boeing Authorized Training Provider and the first to offer Boeing's Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) curriculum. With this arrangement, Boeing and CAE will expand accessibility to high-quality, innovative flight training to commercial aviation customers worldwide. "This partnership expands our competency-based flight-training capacity to better meet the needs of our customers worldwide," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO, Boeing Global Services. "By sharing data, leveraging digital capabilities, and providing greater accessibility and affordability, Boeing and CAE are enhancing global aviation safety." The shift to CBTA methodology in [...]

Source: Boeing Tracks progress on company goals for sustainable operations, clean-tech development, employee safety and other metrics Boeing has increased renewable-energy use in its factories, purchased more sustainable aviation fuel for commercial operations and continues significant investments in aerospace technologies to reduce fuel use, emissions and noise. These and other accomplishments are detailed in Boeing's 2023 Sustainability Report, released today to share the company's vision and path toward a sustainable aerospace future. Titled "Sustainable Aerospace Together," this report provides an annual update on company efforts to advance environmental stewardship, human development and inclusion. This includes addressing the company's sustainability goals on employee safety and well-being; global aerospace safety; community engagement; and equity, diversity and inclusion, in addition to sustainable operations [...]

Source: Embraer Embraer Commercial Aviation has appointed Nigel Patterson the new Vice President Sales & Marketing, and Head of Region for North America. Beginning June 1, 2023, Patterson reports the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Embraer Commercial Aviation, Martyn Holmes. With over 20 years of sales leadership experience in North America at Airbus and Certified Aviation Services, Patterson is well respected in the industry. His sales experience boasts successful deals with major U.S. airlines including Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Virgin America, Hawaiian Airlines, and Allegiant Air. “North America is a critical market for Embraer, where the E175 is the backbone of the regional network, with over 620 aircraft sold, and 86% market share. Embraer aircraft deliver essential connectivity to [...]

Source: ATR The world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR will attend the Paris Air Show from 19 to 25 June 2023 (Chalet 244) as part of the company’s commitment to enhancing responsible connectivity across the world’s regions. On Tuesday 20 June at 10:00am, ATR Chief Executive Officer Nathalie Tarnaud Laude will host a media briefing (conference centre – room 2). Nine months into her role, she will discuss her plans for ATR’s future, including the manufacturer’s commitments to continue offering the most advanced and lowest emission regional aircraft. She will also provide insight on the state of the regional aviation market and share ATR’s latest news and developments. To register, please click here or contact the ATR Media Relations team. The market [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Newest commercial jets – 737-10 and 777-9 – to soar in flying display Defense platforms include CH-47F Chinook, AH-64D Apache, P-8A Poseidon and KC-46A Pegasus Wisk Aero's 6th generation autonomous, all-electric air taxi to make public debut, including completed interior Boeing's "Cascade" emissions modeling platform open to public; along with new data visualization tool for sustainable aviation fuel Boeing will showcase its market-leading aerospace and defense portfolio at the 2023 Paris Air Show, including highly efficient commercial jets, critical defense platforms, customer-focused services and innovative autonomous technologies. The 737-10, the largest member of the MAX family, will join the new 777-9 in the show's flying display, while Boeing subsidiary Wisk Aero debuts its all-electric, autonomous 6th generation air [...]

Source: Boom Supersonic Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, announced today it has signed a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement with Dimensional Energy, which produces carbon neutral fuels and products by recycling carbon dioxide. Under the agreement with Dimensional Energy, Boom will purchase up to 5 million gallons of SAF on an annual basis over the duration of the Overture flight test program. Overture is the supersonic airliner from Boom that will fly at speeds twice as fast as today’s commercial jets on 100% SAF. “At Boom, we believe sustainable aviation fuel will be essential to the transformation of air travel,” said Kathy Savitt, President and Chief Business Officer at Boom. “Our new collaboration with Dimensional Energy [...]