Virgin Atlantic has confirmed an order of seven Airbus A330-900s (plus an undisclosed number of purchase rights), building upon the airline’s initial A330neo order made in 2019, when it became the first UK airline to order the aircraft type. “This is the best-performing plane in terms of Net Promoter Score,” said CEO Shai Weiss. “This configuration is exceptional”
Lufthansa Technik has been appointed as the first Boeing-licenced Service Center (BLSC) for cabin modifications, to expand its B787 cabin interior modification capacity and choice in the market. The first cabin modification project is due to start in 2025
The Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has received Type Certification from EASA, in a key step towards the planned entry-into-service of the new long-range narrowbody aircraft at the end of the summer
Airbus is progressing towards serial production of the A321XLR long-haul single-aisle aircraft ahead of its planned entry-into-service at the end of summer 2024. The latest step towards the introduction of the aircraft is the inauguration of hangar 246 at the Airbus site in Hamburg
Jochen Werner, VP of industrial cabin design at Airbus, shares the captivating story behind the A330neo Airspace cabin design. He describes how every detail is meticulously crafted to deliver a high-quality long-haul passenger experience
Dr Stuart Hatcher, IBA’s chief economist & exec. advisor, shares his insights and predictions for the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow 2024. With slots pushing out beyond 2030 and tensions building between competitors, FOMO has become very real
Geven Group’s SkyTecno aircraft interiors division has joined Boeing’s Premier Bidder Program, a programme that recognises consistently high-performing suppliers to Boeing Commercial Airplanes in terms of quality and delivery
Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) has announced the successful closing of its first primary transaction, providing a senior secured structured financing for JP Lease Products & Services (JLPS) in respect of four mid-life A320s on lease to an unnamed Latin American carrier
When Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) came to a close, some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) had walked through the doors of Hamburg Messe: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. The 2024 event was met with acclaim as attendees echoed sentiments of inspiration and that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels
Many aviation companies are working towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions through the use of battery power, but weight represents a major engineering hurdle. A potential solution is being developed: a unique carbon fibre material that can store electrical energy, enabling energy storage in existing load-bearing structures
