Source: Boeing 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts Eurasia, China and North America account for more than half of demand for aviation personnel through 2043 South Asia, Southeast Asia and Africa are fastest-growing regions for staffing Boeing competency-based training and assessment programs help enhance aviation safety and ensure high quality training as needs grow Over the next 20 years, Boeing projects a continued significant demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial airplane fleet continues to expand. The company's 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) shows the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new professionals to support the growing commercial fleet and meet the long-term increase in air travel. According to the latest PTO, commercial carriers will need the following [...]

Source: Airbus The Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), preparing the way for the entry-into-service of the new aircraft at the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA to Isabelle Bloy, A321XLR Chief Engineer. Certification of the Pratt & Whitney engine version is slated for later in 2024. "Here comes the A321XLR, a differentiated product that brings new value to the market, expanding the possibilities for our airline customers and passengers. With its long range, the A321XLR enables a host of new direct routes, offering natural growth opportunities to our customers and the travelling public. It [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]