Airbus’s key figures from 2023 include deliveries of 735 commercial aircraft (an 11% increase over 2022), 2,319 aircraft orders, and a backlog of 8,598 aircraft. The widebody market has recovered much sooner than expected, and “with vigour“, says CEO
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The recent production delays and quality issues with the 737 MAX fuselage parts could potentially affect the relationship between Spirit AeroSystems and Airbus, as well as other major aircraft manufacturers, says the CEO of Locatory.com
Around 85% of the global fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9s have the mid-exit door plug installed. Following the indoor plug blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, FAA and EASA have said that all MAX- 9s in their jurisdictions must be inspected before further flight. IBA looks into the market implications
IFE and cabin technology supplier, Burrana, has announced what it calls ‘one of the most significant milestones since the launch of the company in January 2019’: its RISE Power in-seat power supply system has entered the Airbus BFE catalogue as an A320 family option
The organisers of AIX have announced the main themes of next year’s event: transforming the passenger experience and creating the cabin of the future. The event returns to Hamburg Messe from 28-30 May, and as always it will be a showcase of the latest ideas to enhance operator efficiency and the passenger experience, and visitors can expect a focus on accessibility and sustainability
Emirates’ latest order to retrofit 60 A380s with Airspace Link HBCplus connectivity complements its earlier launch order for 50 A350 installations. Additional HBCplus airline selections have been made by Air Algerie and Air India
Key themes of the November 2023 issue include the factors involved in ensuring the safety of sustainable cabin materials; accessible lavatory design; a campaign to bring in legislation to make air travel better and safer for disabled passengers; cabin lighting advances; and the latest CMF options
Aviation conference organiser, RedCabin, has announced a new awards programme for professionals in the aircraft interiors industry – the RedCabin Trinity Awards, with a judging panel made up of airlines and air leasing companies
Embraer reports that it delivered 43 jets in Q3 2023, an increase of 30% compared to Q3 2022. Commercial aviation has shown what the company calls “robust delivery growth”, with deliveries in the sector increasing 50% compared to Q3 2022
The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most prestigious and hotly contested prizes for innovation in aircraft cabins. Companies, institutions and students that believe they have an winning idea or design can now make a submission for entry into the 2024 awards