Source: Boeing Global cargo carrier expands all-Boeing fleet with first order of new-production freighters Adding capacity to meet growing e-commerce and express cargo demand Boeing and Western Global Airlines today announced a firm order for two 777 Freighters, the first new-production freighters for the all-Boeing cargo operator based in Estero, Fla. The order was finalized in January 2022 and is currently listed as unidentified in Boeing's order backlog. The agreement also includes an additional purchase option. "Western Global is pleased to acquire new-build 777 Freighter aircraft.  As the world's fastest growing cargo airline, we have determined that augmenting our existing fleet with new 777 Freighters will enable us to best serve our customers while providing a clear path to our [...]

Source: Embraer Embraer opened the application process for 35 vacancies in the Software Specialization Program (PES), an innovative initiative that will be carried out in partnership with the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) Informatic Center (CIn). The vacancies are eligible for professionals across the STEM field from all over Brazil who graduated between the years of 2016 and 2021. The applications are open until March 2nd via this link: https://www.embraer.com/br/pt/pes For those who would like to work in the aerospace sector, the program aims to accelerate the specialist’s skill set in one area within the fastest-growing global market. At the end of the program, the selected professionals will receive the lato sensu degree from the university and will have the opportunity to [...]

Source: Airbus JetBlue Airways has signed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 30 A220-300 aircraft. This takes the airline’s firm commitment for the A220-300 to 100 aircraft. This latest agreement lifts the total firm order book for the A220 to 740. “We’re already seeing benefits from the eight A220s we’ve added to the fleet, and we’re very happy to have more on the way,” said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue. “We’ve seen double-digits increases in customer satisfaction scores, and these fuel-efficient aircraft support our leadership in reducing carbon emissions. With 30 additional A220s on order, we’re in a position to accelerate our fleet modernization plans to deliver stronger cost performance and support our focus city network strategy.” [...]

Source: Airbus Global full-service  aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG), wholly owned by Tokyo Century Corporation, has signed a firm contract for 20 A220s following its order for 40 A320neo Family aircraft including five A321XLRs announced in December 2021.” We are delighted to expand our partnership with Airbus through this A220 order”, said Steven C. Udvar-Hazy, Senior Vice President, OEM Relations & Market Development at ACG. “Our airline customers will appreciate the A220’s environmental friendliness, passenger comfort, and competitive operating economics.” “This order for 20 A220s from Tokyo Century’s Aviation Capital Group reflects the potential of the aircraft as a sound investment, including for investors based in the Asia Pacific region”, said Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of [...]

Source: Boeing Boeing Global Services online sales portal simplifies customer transactions with new tools Record online orders reflect continued recovery from COVID-19 impacts Boeing [NYSE: BA] achieved an annual record for e-commerce parts sales last year with more than $2 billion in online orders. Fueled by investment in digital tools, Boeing Distribution Inc. (formerly Aviall) sold nearly 70,000 parts products through its e-commerce site to commercial and government customers, eclipsing pre-pandemic levels. Commercial orders accounted for $1.5 billion in sales, reflecting the continued recovery in the airline industry. "Our $2 billion closeout to 2021 was a great capstone as the market heads to a more stable recovery," said Ted Colbert, president and chief executive officer, Boeing Global Services, at the Singapore Airshow today. "Our [...]

Source: Longview Aviation Capital  De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has been manufacturing aircraft since 1928 and is known for producing high-quality, long-lasting aircraft that can operate in the world’s toughest climates The canadian manufacturer has also named Brian Chafe as the Chief Executive Officer of the company. Longview Aviation Capital has announced that De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited will become the operating brand for the companies currently operating as Longview Aviation, Viking Air, Pacific Sky Training and De Havilland Canada, which combined currently support over 1000 aerospace jobs across Canada. “Our acquisition of the De Havilland Dash-8 program from Bombardier in 2019 united the entire De Havilland product line for the first time in decades, and we are proud [...]

Source: ATR ATR retains leadership in regional aviation sector Clear upward trend with 31 deliveries and 35 orders in 2021 Optimistic market outlook due to recovery, innovation and leadership in sustainability ATR, the world leading regional aircraft manufacturer, delivered 31 aircraft and secured 35 orders in 2021. ATR reached a number of milestones last year: The delivery of 31 new aircraft on five continents and 10 second-hand aircraft  The placement of 35 orders, including Letters of Intent The introduction of the new Pratt & Whitney 127XT engine series, which consumes 3% less fuel, offers a 20% reduction in engine maintenance costs compared to our current engines, and will become standard on ATR 72 and 42 aircraft. The announcement of Air [...]

Source: Airbus Delivery summary at a glance in the table below (numbers valid at the end of January 2022). January 2022 deliveries: 30 deliveries to 20 customers January 2022 orders: 36 2022 deliveries to date: 30 deliveries to 20 customer A300/A310 A220/A320 A330/A340/A350 A380 Total Total orders 816 16669 3131 251 20867 Total deliveries 816 10395 2369 251 13831 Aircraft in fleet 283 9784 2125 242 12434