Reading the EASA A320neo certification document, we came across this item. This suggests the LEAP-powered A320neo weighs 300Kg or ~660 pounds more. Which is especially interesting given the GTF is the larger of the two. Also, a heavier engine likely…
Airbus and Boeing published their YTD numbers and here’s how they look. In terms of orders, Airbus is getting a thrashing. No other way to describe it. And, crucially, this is focused in MAX vs neo. Airbus has had a…
Emirates is currently negotiating with Rolls-Royce for its next batch of A380s. Bloomberg had a report yesterday on the latest development that the airline and Rolls-Royce have hit a “snag” in their negotiations. The report further mentions potential delivery delays and…
Could 2018 be the year the A321 performs more daily departures than the 757 in US passenger service? Based on departures through June this year, and projecting to year-end, if not it will be close. Our projected year-end gap is…
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Airbus sent this note: Airbus Board of Directors Selects Guillaume Faury Future Chief Executive Officer Amsterdam, 8 October 2018 – The Board of Directors of Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has selected Guillaume Faury as future Airbus Chief Executive…