European aircraft manufacturer Airbus registered 302 net orders as of July-end after 67 cancellations, a press release confirmed. Four new orders were received for the month of July. During the month, 49 deliveries were achieved from the A220 and A320 models: two A220-300s to Air Canada and Egypt Air and 47 from the A320neo line, including a first A321neo to Middle East Airlines and Vistara through Air Lease Corporation. Airbus’ backlog of aircraft to be delivered as of 31 July stood at … [Read more...] about A320neo aircraft make up bulk of Airbus’ July deliveries
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Boeing’s 747 to exit production as airlines adjust to new reality
Boeing announced production stoppage of the 747 jumbo jet following news that numerous airlines would be retiring their 747 fleets due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, data and analytics firm GlobalData stated in a press release. British Airways, Qantas, KLM and Virgin Atlantic have either retired their fleets, or plan to do so ahead of pre-COVID-19 schedules. GlobalData said that shedding Boeing’s ‘increasingly redundant’ wide-body product and focusing on narrow-body aircraft such as … [Read more...] about Boeing’s 747 to exit production as airlines adjust to new reality
Airbus agrees to amend contracts to ease global trade woes
After 16 years of litigation at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Airbus has agreed with the governments of France and Spain to make amendments to the A350 Repayable Launch Investment (RLI) contracts, making the final stop of a long-standing dispute and removes any justification for US tariffs, a press release stated The release said Airbus made the decision to amend the French and Spanish contracts according to parameters that the WTO considers “appropriate interest rate and risk … [Read more...] about Airbus agrees to amend contracts to ease global trade woes
DHL Express bolsters fleet with converted Boeing 767-300 freighters
DHL Express will add four converted 767-300 Boeing freighters as part of the logistics company’s efforts to modernise and grow its fleet, a press release stated. The aircraft are converted from passenger to freighter configuration by Boeing to fit the needs of DHL Express and meet the rising global demand for express services. “We are excited to introduce additional B767 freighters to the DHL Express air network,” explains Geoff Kehr, SVP for global air fleet management at DHL Express, … [Read more...] about DHL Express bolsters fleet with converted Boeing 767-300 freighters
Airbus forms Team Nightjar to deliver Australian industry capability
Airbus Helicopters has joined hands with over 20 Australian partners to form Team Nightjar, as the consortium launches its solution to Project LAND 2097 Phase 4. Under this Project, the Commonwealth of Australia is seeking a fleet of helicopters to support the Australian Defence Force’s Special Operations. Bringing together Australia’s best industry capabilities and academia, the Team Nightjar members include Cablex, Cyborg Dynamics, Deakin University, DEWC, ECLIPS, Ferra Engineering, … [Read more...] about Airbus forms Team Nightjar to deliver Australian industry capability
Airbus Helicopters marks 60 years of long-standing partnership with Japan
Airbus Helicopters marks 60 years of long-standing partnership with Japan this year. Since its predecessor Sud Aviation entered into an exclusive distributorship agreement with Nozaki & Co., Ltd. in Japan in 1960, followed by the company’s first helicopter delivery – an Alouette II – in 1961, there are over 370 Airbus helicopters flying in the country today for a variety of missions across business segments. “We are indeed very happy to celebrate this milestone today with the partners and … [Read more...] about Airbus Helicopters marks 60 years of long-standing partnership with Japan