The Asia-Pacific region will continue to be the key driver of global aviation growth over the next two decades, according to Airbus' latest Global Market Forecast (GMF 2026 - 2045). With passenger traffic growth in the region projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%, outpacing the global average of 3.9%, traffic volumes will more than double over the forecast period. Asia-Pacific is projected to require 19,120 new passenger aircraft, representing 45% of the total … [Read more...] about Airbus: Asia-Pacific to require 19,120 new aircraft through 2045
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India’s IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft
A350, the aircraft of choice for IndiGo’s long-haul ambitions A320 Family has powered IndiGo’s expansion in domestic, regional markets IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations. India, the world’s fastest-growing major aviation market, is on the verge of an international travel boom as the economy grows and household incomes rise. The A350 is perfectly … [Read more...] about India’s IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines places repeat order for 10 A350-900
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, has placed an order for 10 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, enabling further development of its fast expanding long-haul route network. Last June, Ethiopian Airlines became the first African carrier to operate the A350 when it took delivery of the first of 12 aircraft in order. The carrier operates a fleet of four A350s, two of which are on lease. This order tops-up the Addis Ababa-based carrier's fleet, enabling it to pursue … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines places repeat order for 10 A350-900
Malaysia Airlines considering new widebody order
Malaysia Airlines is considering placing a new order for up to twenty-five widebody aircraft airline chief executive officer (CEO) Peter Bellew has said in an interview. According to Manila's The Star newspaper, Bellew said the A330 and A350 Families were currently under consideration along with the B787. A decision is due by the middle to end of next year, he said. "I am short of widebody aircraft," Bellew said. Besides the current Kuala Lumpur-London flights, "we won't do other long-haul … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines considering new widebody order
Qatar Airways adds second daily NY flight using new A350
Qatar Airways has added a second daily, non-stop flight along its popular John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) - Hamad International Airport (DOH) route. The new route features the new A350 and the flight represents the tenth Qatar Airways route between Doha and the United States. The airline has now been operating in the US for nine years and recently added daily, non-stop service to Boston (BOS) on 16 March and will commence service to Atlanta (ATL), on 1 June. Qatar Airways was the global … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds second daily NY flight using new A350
Airbus delivers record aircraft in 2015, breaks even on A380
Airbus has exceeded its targets for 2015, achieving a new record of 635 aircraft deliveries for 85 customers of which 10 are new. These deliveries comprise: 491 A320 Family aircraft; 103 A330s; 27 A380s; and 14 A350 XWBs. This production achievement means that Airbus’ aircraft deliveries in 2015 were up for the 13th year in a row, surpassing the previous year-end delivery record of 629 aircraft – set in 2014. Airbus also achieved 1,036 net orders from 53 customers (of which eight are new), … [Read more...] about Airbus delivers record aircraft in 2015, breaks even on A380






