During the 2025 Airbus Summit, Airbus provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation in the decades to come, outlining plans to prepare a next-generation single-aisle aircraft that could enter service in the second half of the 2030s, as well as its revised ZEROe project roadmap to mature the technologies associated with hydrogen-powered flight. At the Summit, Airbus reconfirmed its commitment to bring to market a commercially viable hydrogen aircraft and … [Read more...] about Airbus showcases hydrogen aircraft technologies during its 2025 Airbus Summit
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JAL, Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, GEI sign MoU to collaborate on pure Japan-domestic wood-based SAF
Japan Airlines (JAL), Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute (GEI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the realization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using bioethanol derived from domestic wood. In February 2023 Nippon Paper, Sumitomo Corporation, and GEI launched the "MORISORA Project." In February 2025 an agreement was signed to establish a joint venture to manufacture and sell bioethanol made from wood biomass. JAL … [Read more...] about JAL, Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, GEI sign MoU to collaborate on pure Japan-domestic wood-based SAF
STARLUX orders five more A350F freighters
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for five more A350F freighters. This doubles an initial order from the airline last year for five of the all-new cargo aircraft. The A350F fleet will be operated by STARLUX Cargo on some of the world’s busiest freight routes. “The cargo market is set to become a key element in our business model and will benefit from the advantages offered by Taiwan’s geographical location,” said STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai. “The A350F is the perfect … [Read more...] about STARLUX orders five more A350F freighters
Asia Pacific Airlines chart a strategic course for aviation’s future at 68th AAPA Assembly
The 68th Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents, held on 12-13 November in Brunei Darussalam, brought together aviation leaders to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Asia’s aviation industry. With the theme “Jetting into 2050: Future Proofing Asian Aviation,” the event served as a critical summit for industry executives to discuss innovation, sustainability, and long-term resilience. Royal Brunei Airlines CEO Captain Sabirin Haji Abdul … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines chart a strategic course for aviation’s future at 68th AAPA Assembly
Airbus forecasts Asia-Pacific to require 19,500 new aircraft by 2043
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
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
