China will more than double its commercial airplane fleet by 2043 as its aviation industry expands and modernizes to meet growing demand for passenger and cargo air travel, according to Boeing's 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for China, the company's long-term forecast of demand for commercial airplanes and related services. "China's commercial aviation market for passengers and cargo continues to expand, driven by economic growth and airlines building their in-country networks," said … [Read more...] about Boeing: China commercial fleet to more than double by 2043 for growth and modernisation
Aircraft Manufacturers
EFW expands service offerings with Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation approval
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), a joint venture of ST Engineering and Airbus, announced that it has received the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) approval from the Federal Aviation Office of Germany. With this approval, EFW can now offer worldwide airworthiness management and technical services for all passenger and freighter aircraft to aircraft lessors, owners and operators. EFW’s airworthiness management services are backed … [Read more...] about EFW expands service offerings with Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation approval
B&H Worldwide unveils FirstTRAC Mobile to enhance inventory management for aerospace and aviation logistics
B&H Worldwide, a leading provider of aerospace and aviation logistics solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of FirstTRAC Mobile, the mobile version of its proprietary inventory management platform, FirstTRAC. Available to all existing customers, FirstTRAC Mobile offers an enhanced and convenient way to manage inventory activities directly from a smartphone. FirstTRAC Mobile provides customers with the ability to track their static inventory located in B&H’s global warehouses, … [Read more...] about B&H Worldwide unveils FirstTRAC Mobile to enhance inventory management for aerospace and aviation logistics
Natilus reshapes the future of air freight with Siemens software
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that Natilus, an aerospace company based in the United States, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. The company is focused on transforming the world’s supply chain with its next-generation blended-wing-body aircraft, and through its use of Siemens software it has reduced the development time to build its first prototype aircraft by 50%. Founded in 2016 by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Star, Natilus aims to commoditize … [Read more...] about Natilus reshapes the future of air freight with Siemens software
Korean Air to order up to 50 widebody Boeing aircraft
Korean Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing on July 22 at the Farnborough International Airshow to upgrade and expand its widebody fleet. The airline has announced its intent to procure 20 Boeing 777-9s and 20 Boeing 787-10s with options for 10 more of the largest 787 Dreamliner variant. The signing ceremony was attended by Walter Cho, Chairman and CEO of Korean Air, and Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The 777-9s and 787-10s, with their … [Read more...] about Korean Air to order up to 50 widebody Boeing aircraft
National Airlines selects four Boeing 777 freighters to expand global fleet
Boeing and National Airlines announced the global carrier has committed to place its first order for four 777 Freighters. Currently the longest-range twin-engine freighter with unrivaled payload capacity, the 777 Freighter will help maximize the airline's commercial cargo service and boost market share across its global operations. "We are elated by this remarkable order of four Boeing 777 Freighters. This demonstrates our commitment to offering efficient, resourceful, and modern air freight … [Read more...] about National Airlines selects four Boeing 777 freighters to expand global fleet