Source: ATR Issue #3 of ATR’s External Upgrades catalogue is now out and offers 10 new developments to operators wishing to upgrade their aircraft with state-of-the-art designs and capabilities. Major additions include cabin, aircraft connectivity and cargo upgrades With solutions ranging from cabin reconfigurations, in-flight entertainment systems, avionics upgrades to passenger to freighter conversions, ATR operators have access to a vast range of possibilities for their brand new or second-hand aircraft, to explore new business opportunities and enhance passenger experience and aircraft performance. While ATR has its own catalogue of upgrade solutions, the manufacturer continues to complement its offering with external solutions ‘Supplemental Type Certificates’, provided by external Design Organisation Approval (DOA) partners: Aero Engineering Services, Akka Technologies, ECM Skyservices, [...]

Source: Airbus LAC (via Linkedin) and ALA News Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Panama were the stops of the most innovative and efficient single-aisle aircraft in its category Airbus Latin America and the Caribbean has successfully concluded a two-week demonstration tour through five countries in the Latin American region with the #A220 from Swiss International Air Lines. The European manufacturer returned to Latin America to host demo flights and static displays for the aviation community in the region and to engage with interested partners. Highest levels of in-flight comfort The A220 can have up to 160 seats, in a 3-2 seat configuration (5 seats across) offering 80% of passengers a window or aisle seat. Up to eight rows at the front of [...]

Source: Airbus Airbus SE shareholders approved all resolutions proposed at the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the appointment of a new director and the renewal of three Board members among them the Chief Executive Officer. Irene Rummelhoff, Executive Vice President Marketing, Midstream & Processing at Norwegian energy company Equinor ASA, was appointed a non-executive director on the Airbus Board following the AGM’s endorsement. Her extensive experience in the field of energy transition and renewables brings important skills to help Airbus achieve its long-term sustainability goals. Shareholders approved the renewal of the Board mandate of Guillaume Faury as executive director and he was formally reappointed Airbus CEO at a Board meeting following the AGM. Catherine Guillouard and Claudia Nemat were [...]

Source: Boeing The Boeing Company announced today major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2022. The company will provide detailed first quarter financial results on April 27. Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows: Major Programs 1st Quarter 2022 Commercial Airplanes Programs 737 86 747 1 767 5 777 3 787 — Total 95 Defense, Space & Security Programs AH-64 Apache (New) 7 AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured) 15 CH-47 Chinook (New) 4 CH-47 Chinook (Renewed) 3 F-15 Models 1 F/A-18 Models 4 KC-46 Tanker 4 P-8 Models 3 Note: Delivery information is not considered final until quarterly financial results are issued.

Source: Airbus Global aircraft operating lessor BOC Aviation (HKEx code: 2588) has signed a firm order for 80 A320neo family aircraft comprising 10 A321XLR, 50 A321neo and 20 A320neo. The latest agreement takes BOC Aviation’s total direct orders with Airbus to 453 aircraft from the single aisle A320 Family to the A330 and A350 widebodies. “We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Airbus, with whom we have partnered for more than 26 years,” said Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, BOC Aviation. “This is the largest single order that we have ever placed and it will bring our total Airbus aircraft purchased since inception to 546. It underscores our continued confidence in the A320neo family for [...]

Source: ATR As a world leader in regional aviation, our ambition, along with our stakeholders, is to contribute to an aviation industry that is more sustainable, more responsible and more inclusive Our suppliers being key to achieving this ambition, we are deploying a Sustainable Procurement strategy founded on the ATR Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) and in line with ATR Sustainable strategy. Modelled on the International Forum on Business Ethical Conduct, our SCoC reflects our values and defines the basic requirements placed on our suppliers in line with internationally recognized standards and conventions. Through our SCoC, we require commitment to responsible business practices and sustainable development from all our suppliers and their supply chain and require to demonstrate best practice [...]

Source: Boeing Order will support narrowbody market demand as air travel continues to recover 737-8s and 737-9s enable ALC to utilize the versatility of the 737 MAX family   Boeing and Air Lease Corp. today announced the aircraft lessor is expanding its airplane portfolio with an order for 32 additional 737-8 and 737-9 jets. As the travel market recovers, ALC is increasing its 737 MAX family offering to meet airline demand for modern, fuel-efficient and sustainable operations. "Following our memorandum of understanding with Boeing in February for these 32 737 MAX aircraft, we are pleased to announce the signing of this definitive purchase agreement. We believe that the economic and operating advantages of the 737 MAX will serve our airline [...]