A strong first quarter for global aircraft orders, with a 31% increase over 2021, signals a continued recovery for the sector and strong market confidence. 2022 global deliveries will reach 997 aircraft, says ADS’ chief executive, Kevin Craven
Following recent estimates by Embraer that this year will see the volume of aircraft deliveries increase by between 15% and 25% compared to 2021, the company has announced the opening of 1,000 job vacancies in Brazil. The roles have a focus on the recovery of production rate, growth in services and support, product development and new businesses
We are a step closer to finding out which recent aircraft cabin innovations will win the 2022 Crystal Cabin Awards. The shortlist included many fantastic contenders, but following the first official round of voting, 24 finalists have been put through to the final round. Did your favourite make it through?
Qantas has confirmed an order for 12 A350-1000s to enable non-stop flights to Australia from any other city in the world. The airline has shared concepts for the cabins, including first-class suites with a separate bed, and a Wellbeing Zone. “Our First and Business Class seats will set a new benchmark for premium long-haul travel,” said CEO, Alan Joyce
Airbus’s financial results for the first quarter of 2022 have indicated improved earnings and pandemic recovery, with a substantial increase in gross aircraft orders and a 15% increase in revenues. “Looking beyond 2022, we see continuing strong growth in commercial aircraft demand,” says CEO Faury
Following a year that saw record sales for its super-midsize G280 business jet, Gulfstream has announced safety and comfort enhancements for the aircraft, including a reduction of cabin altitude
Aerospace Engineering Solutions (AES) has been awarded an STC by EASA for the introduction of a full economy passenger layout on the Boeing 737NG
The engineering team at Deutsche Aircraft is working on a remodelling of the Dornier 328 short-haul aircraft, to make a more environmentally friendly concept, the D328eco. The German aircraft manufacturer has commissioned Factorydesign to create an all-new, sustainable cabin interior
Airbus’s VP for zero-emission aircraft, Glenn Llewellyn, takes you inside A380 MSN1, an iconic aircraft that is now serving as a testbed for hydrogen combustion technology, in preparation for entry-into-service of a zero-emission aircraft by 2035
The retirement of older aircraft, air freight demand, passenger traffic growth and fleet efficiency are set to drive strong growth in the region, translating into a need for 17,620 passenger and freighter aircraft