Aviation News
Airbus reports 2022 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries
Airbus delivered 661* commercial aircraft to 84 customers in 2022 and registered 1,078 gross new orders. Airbus’ end December 2022 backlog stood at 7,239 aircraft.
United Airlines Unveils Historic Order to Purchase Up To 200 New Boeing Widebody Planes
United Airlines today announced the largest widebody order by a U.S. carrier in commercial aviation history: 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with options to purchase 100 more
Boom Supersonic announces Symphony™, the sustainable and cost-efficient engine for Overture
Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, today announced Symphony, a new propulsion system designed and optimized for its Overture supersonic airliner.
SWISS to fly the ‘new technology’ Airbus A350-900 from 2025
SWISS is to mark a new milestone in the modernization of its long-haul aircraft fleet: from 2025 onwards, the airline will gradually introduce five advanced, highly economical and carbon-efficient Airbus A350-900 twinjets to its intercontinental operations
World’s first C919 Aircraft delivered to China Eastern Airlines
On Dec. 9, the world’s first C919 aircraft, with registration number of B-919A, was delivered to its world’s first launch customer, China Eastern Airlines (CEA).
Boeing Delivers First P-8A Poseidon to New Zealand
New Zealand received the first of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in a ceremony at the Museum of Flight.
Final Boeing 747 Airplane Leaves Everett Factory
The last Boeing 747 left the company’s widebody factory in advance of its delivery to Atlas Air in early 2023.
Dr. Brendan Nelson named the new president of Boeing International
Boeing today announced that Dr. Brendan Nelson AO will take over as president of Boeing International (BI) and lead the company’s international strategy and corporate operations.
SAUDIA GROUP PRESENTS ITS INNOVATIVE PRIVATE AVIATION AND AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT MEBAA
SAUDIA Group has announced its participation in the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association show (MEBAA) which will take place at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow site, from 6-8 December.
Manchester Airport partners with HyNet to secure direct supply of hydrogen fuel for its airline part
Manchester Airport has unveiled plans to become the first UK airport with a direct supply of low carbon hydrogen fuel, announcing a partnership with HyNet – one of the UK’s leading Government-backed industrial decarbonisation projects.
Airbus Summit to take place on 30 November and 1 December 2022
The 2022 edition of the Airbus Summit will take place over two days on 30 November and 1 December. Building on the momentum of the 2021 Summit, this year’s event will seek to showcase the tangible progress and achievements made by the aerospace sector as it gathers pace towards a more sustainable future.
ROLLS-ROYCE AND EASYJET SET NEW AVIATION WORLD FIRST
Rolls-Royce and easyJet today confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen.