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Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines Surpass 800 Orders and Commitments in 2023
PARIS AIR SHOW—Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has announced more than 800 GTF engine orders and commitments, including spare engines, since the beginning of 2023.
Xiamen Airlines, Airbus in tie-up to advance sustainable development
On June 21, Xiamen Airlines and Airbus announced a strategic partnership focused on sustainable development during the Paris Air Show.
IATA Launches Program to Improve Aviation Safety in Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching the Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) to reduce the accident and serious incident rate across Africa as part of the Focus Africa initiative.
Aura Aero Bags Another Paris Air Show Order With Afrijet Signing For Electric Aircraft
The hybrid-electric aircraft will add to its order book of over 300 Letters of Intent.
Akasa Air Orders Four 737-8s To Support International Growth Plans
Akasa Air, which launched operations in 2022 with its first 737-8, has rapidly grown its market share and fleet to 19 airplanes across 16 destinations to support the fast-growing market in India.
Boeing, Air Lease Corporation Announce Order for Two 787 Dreamliners
Lessor adds two new 787-9s to its backlog as it continues to expand its 787 customer base for the industry’s most utilized wide-body jet Customers have placed more than 250 787 order and commitments this year
Luxair Selects Boeing 737-7 To Grow Single-Aisle Fleet
Luxair and Boeing today announced at the Paris Air Show 2023 that the Luxembourgish airline has selected the 737-7 as it continues its single-aisle growth strategy.
Airbus unveils first immersive remote collaboration concept to ease aircraft cabin definition
Airbus is taking digital collaboration into a new dimension by developing an industry-first collaborative solution based on mixed reality technologies for aircraft interior customisation.
Emirates and Sydney Symphony Orchestra extend their two decade partnership
Emirates and Sydney Symphony Orchestra extend their two decade partnership and plan to take performances across the globe
Air Canada Named World’s Most Family Friendly Airline at Paris Air Show
Air Canada has been recognized as the world’s most family friendly airline at the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards presented at the Paris Air Show. The carrier was also named the Best Airline in Canada
Air New Zealand brings country’s largest Metaverse gallery to life
Air New Zealand has partnered with National Geographic to bring New Zealand’s largest Metaverse virtual photo gallery to life. The airline is inviting people around the world to ‘step foot’ in the digital gallery and experience New Zealand through the eyes of its youth.
Air Algérie Orders Eight Boeing 737 MAX Jets
Air Algérie Orders Eight Boeing 737 MAX Jets, Commits To Two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters