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
An industry collaboration has conducted the world’s first in-flight study of commercial aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The partners – Airbus, Rolls-Royce, DLR and Neste – say the results from an A350 flight show significant non-CO2 emission reductions
APEX & IFSA are gearing up for the 2024 APEX/IFSA Awards programme, which recognises new and innovative achievements implemented over the past year. Submissions for award nominations are now being accepted, as are applications to join the judging panel
Deutsche Aircraft has announced a joint agreement with Satys Cabin for the supply of lavatory assemblies for its D328eco 40-seat turboprop regional aircraft. Satys Cabin is already the designer and producer of interior fittings for the D328eco
Airbus has entered into agreements with China Airlines to retrofit its A350 cabins with a new cabin layout and hardware, and with Thai Airways, to retrofit its fleet of 20 A320ceo aircraft with reclining business-class seats
Eltra Services Beijing, a subsidiary of Airbus which provides repair and technical support services to airlines in China and the Asia-Pacific region, has signed an aircraft parts build agreement with Jiatai Aircraft Equipment
