Airbus has released its latest regional market forecast, projecting that the Asia-Pacific aviation sector will require 19,500 new aircraft over the next 20 years. This demand represents 46% of the global requirement, which is expected to reach around 42,430 new aircraft by 2043. Anand Stanley, President of Airbus Asia-Pacific, presented these findings during the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines’ (AAPA) Annual Assembly of Presidents in Brunei, underscoring the region’s continued growth and … [Read more...] about Airbus forecasts Asia-Pacific to require 19,500 new aircraft by 2043
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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
Airbus and ACI World strengthen global cooperation to decarbonise aviation
Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World Association have signed a cooperation agreement to support the industry’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of aviation. This partnership leverages the strengths of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer and the largest and most important international association of airports to make significant progress in both decarbonising aviation and mitigating aircraft noise impact. This alliance will address key areas including … [Read more...] about Airbus and ACI World strengthen global cooperation to decarbonise aviation
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
EVA Air to bolster widebody fleet with Airbus order
Taiwan’s EVA Air has finalised a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 18 A350-1000 aircraft, becoming the latest airline to select the type for its future long-haul requirements. Airbus said the new order is another major endorsement for the A350-1000 as the natural replacement for previous generation aircraft in the larger widebody size category. The A350 Family has won more than 1,000 firm orders from 60 customers, with now more than 570 aircraft flying primarily on long-haul … [Read more...] about EVA Air to bolster widebody fleet with Airbus order
MNG Airlines welcomes second A330P2F from EFW
MNG Airlines has received its second A330P2F freighter conversion from Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) as the Istanbul-based carrier looks to expand its services and flight network amidst rising air cargo demand. The aircraft, with registration TC-MCN, is ready to take on the skies once again with commercial operations slated to start in mid-September. The widebody freighter will offer higher structural and volumetric payload capacity and will be deployed on both scheduled and charter … [Read more...] about MNG Airlines welcomes second A330P2F from EFW