The compelling A321neo
In the US, and probably globally, fuel represents about 40% of airline operating costs. Cutting fuel burn is going to remain a prime focus at every airline. The case to retire aircraft is driven by MRO costs, but even if…
Category Airbus
The magic lamp: where to prioritize the OEM’s focus
During the Latin American and the Caribbean Air Transport Association’s (ALTA) CCMA & MRO event, some industry C-level employees of Aeromexico, GOL, General Electric, Alton Aviation Consultancy, and Airbus, discussed what the OEM’s should focus on going forward. Here, let’s…
Delta Airlines orders 30 more Airbus A321neos
Airbus sent this PR: Delta Air Lines has ordered 30 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft to help meet the airline’s future fleet requirements. The newly-ordered aircraft are in addition to the airline’s existing orders for 125 of the type, bringing the…
Airbus O&D July 2021
Let’s start off with the updated data model. Airbus delivered 47 aircraft in July to 32 customers. Airbus deliveries are 344 2021 YTD (99 more than the same period 2020). Cancellations came from CSA. Airbus registered two A320neo orders. After…
Is Airbus overstretching itself with rate 70?
UPDATE SPIRIT – Is Airbus overstretching itself by targeting production rates for the A320neo-family that go beyond 70 per month? That question seems to be answered affirmatively by at least two of its key program suppliers, engines manufacturers Safran and…
Airbus officially launches the A350 Freighter
Airbus officially launches the A350 Freighter. The Board of Directors has approved the new model during a meeting in Amsterdam this week, CEO Guillaume Faury announced at the presentation of the HY1 results. Airbus reported a €2.231 billion Group profit.…