Source: Airbus The Spanish Ministry of Defence has signed the formal order for the acquisition of three Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT). Under the agreement, the handover of the first aircraft in transport configuration is scheduled in the coming days, followed by its conversion to MRTT in 2024. The handover of the first fully converted aircraft is scheduled in 2023 and the third and final unit in 2025. The contract covers associated support such as spares, ground support equipment, training and in-service support until the end of the contract. The aircraft, acquired from Iberia, will be converted into military tanker transport at Airbus’ Spanish headquarters in Getafe, Spain. It will be equipped with a state-of-the-art hose & drogue [...]

Source: Boeing - 777-9 flight test airplane makes its international debut, flying non-stop from Seattle to the United Arab Emirates - On display at the Dubai Airshow starting November 14 The new Boeing [NYSE:BA] 777X arrived at Dubai World Central at 14:02 p.m. (GST), ahead of the upcoming Dubai Airshow. The airplane will be on static display and featured in the show's flying program starting November 14. The 777-9 flight test airplane made a nearly 15-hour nonstop flight from Seattle's Boeing Field to Dubai, the first international flight and longest flight to date for the 777X as it continues to undergo a rigorous test program. Building on the best of the industry-leading 777 and 787 Dreamliner families, the 777-9 will be the world's largest and [...]

Source: Airbus Commercial Aircraft Latest Commercial Aircraft figures Check out our order and delivery summary at a glance in the table below (numbers valid at the end of October 2021). For a full listing including details on customers and regions, as well as historical data for the previous year, go to the download section below. October 2021 deliveries: 36 to 23 customers October 2021 orders: 22 2021 deliveries to date: 460 to 76 customers A300/A310 A220/A320 A330/A340/A350 A380 Total Total orders 816 16326 3108 251 20501 Total deliveries 816 10245 2341 249 13651 Aircraft in fleet 283 9647 2097 244 12271

Source: Airbus An in-flight study is focusing on emissions performance of single-aisle aircraft The first in-flight study of a single-aisle aircraft operating on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has taken off. In doing so, the aviation industry inches one step closer to certification of 100%, unblended SAF for commercial use by 2030.  When the first A320neo took to the skies for the first time in September 2014, it immediately became world-renowned as one of the most efficient aircraft ever built. And it is not hard to see why: the A320 Family boasts the very latest engines and large wingtip devices, all of which contribute to making these aircraft up to 20% more fuel efficient than their predecessors. Now, seven years later, [...]

Source: Boeing Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) placed its first order with Boeing to convert four of their 767-300 aircraft into freighters 767-300BCF now has more than 100 orders and commitments Air Transport Services Group, Inc. , the world’s largest lessor of 767-300 converted freighters, has contracted with Boeing for the conversion of four aircraft to 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). “Our continued confidence in the 767-300 platform, now coupled with the services and support of the OEM, reinforces our commitment to deliver best-in-class reliable services to our customers,” said Mike Berger, chief commercial officer of ATSG. “We’re proud to partner with Boeing as we expand our fleet to meet growing demand and look forward to future growth together.” [...]

Source: Airbus Airbus has launched Airbus Scale, a new innovation unit that brings together corporate innovation, startup engagement and company building activities. This will support Airbus’ recovery and future growth, contributing to the development of future programmes and businesses as part of the Company’s zero-emissions ambition. This new unit strengthens the overall innovation landscape in Airbus and complements other Airbus innovation centres such as Acubed in Silicon Valley, the Airbus China Innovation Centre (ACIC) in Shenzhen and the Airbus UpNext technology demonstrator entity. “Pioneering sustainable aerospace will be a collective challenge and innovation is at the core of it. By setting up Airbus Scale, we will use our existing internal knowledge and know-how to scale up new companies from underutilised [...]