The retirement of older aircraft, air freight demand, passenger traffic growth and fleet efficiency are set to drive strong growth in the region, translating into a need for 17,620 passenger and freighter aircraft
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JetBlue Airways has signed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 30 A220-300s, taking the airline’s firm commitment for the aircraft to 100. This latest JetBlue deal lifts Airbus’s total firm order book for the A220 to 740 aircraft
Airbus has reported its consolidated full-year (FY) 2021 financial results, which take into account 611 commercial aircraft deliveries, revenues of €52.1 billion and an EBIT of €5.3 billion. “2021 was a year of transition, where our attention shifted from navigating the pandemic towards recovery and growth,” says CEO
FACC says the aviation industry is experiencing an upswing, with airlines starting to expand their fleets again, and with the positive industry trend significantly stronger in some areas than forecast. The group has secured new contracts worth more than €1bn, and is responding with growth and investment
Watch the press conference as the Boom Supersonic team announce their plans for the Overture Superfactory at Piedmont Triad International Airport
Supersonic civilian air travel is coming a step closer, as Boom Supersonic has selected a 65-acre campus in North Carolina as the site of its Superfactory for the Overture airliner. The site, opening in 2024, will include a final assembly line, test facility and customer delivery centre
A cabin design for Bombardier’s recently launched Challenger 3500 super mid-size business jet platform has been revealed by FACC, which is responsible for the development and production of portions of the cabin interior. The first aircraft will be delivered in the second half of 2022
Qatar Airways has begun legal proceedings against Airbus regarding safety concerns related to surface degradation in its A350 fleet – an issue which has resulted so far in 21 aircraft being grounded. This video shows the issues causing concern
Airbus delivered 611 commercial aircraft to 88 customers in 2021, a figure it says demonstrates resilience and recovery from the effects of the pandemic, with progress made on plans to ramp-up production
Boeing has appointed Collins Aerospace as the long-term provider of next-generation lavatories for the 737 family of aircraft. The modular lav, available in 2025, includes touchless functionality, micro-LED lighting, and gives airlines customisation and PRM-friendly options