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: 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: 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 [...]