Airbus launched its new Cabin brand “Airspace by Airbus”. At the heart of this new philosophy Airbus connects the well-being of passengers with the operational performance of its airline customers. Representing the best of Airbus’ cabin innovation and design, Airspace…
As Pratt & Whitney’s new engine starts to operate it is interesting to review its long gestation. The start of the GTF goes far back to an engine few recall, named the “SuperFan”. This engine was sold to Airbus for…
The delineation of the two major sectors in commercial aviation used to be quite clear. Airbus and Boeing built aircraft for the major carriers, while Bombardier and Embraer built aircraft for regional airlines. With the introduction of the CSeries, everything…
A report from Iran (quoting ISNA) suggests that local airline, Zagros Airlines, “purchased” 20 Embraer aircraft as part of a 50 aircraft deal. The links has a number of details which make the story plausible. After all, Iran’s need for…
Yesterday in Toulouse, at Airbus’ Delivery Center, India’s IndiGo took delivery of its first A320neo. The aircraft arrives in India today. The initial delays in deliveries means the remainder of the airline’s orders will come rapidly. Its second A320neo delivery …
Airbus is pre-marketing a new concept, a 400 seat stretched version of the A350, tentatively dubbed the A350-8000. This new model would compete directly with the 406 seat 777-9. According to John Leahy, the new model would have similar capacity…