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UK aerospace sector in ‘good health’ as aircraft orders continue to rise

03/09/2023 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

The UK’s aerospace sector is in ‘good health’ as data from ADS, the UK trade organisation representing the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors, shows orders continue to come in for airliners. July saw 112 airliners being ordered bringing the first half of the year total to 1,179 helped by [read more]

Airbus opens new A321XLR equipment installation hangar

30/08/2023 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Airbus has formally opened a brand new A321XLR equipment installation hangar in Hamburg, Germany to help it ramp up production. The automated equipping facility, which was opened by Hamburg’s First Mayor Peter Tschentscher and German Aerospace Coordinator Anna Christmann, will be able to work on eight A321XLR rear fuselage sections [read more]

Qantas increases Boeing 787 fleet with new order

26/08/2023 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Australian flag carrier Qantas has placed an order for 12 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners, almost doubling its Dreamliner fleet. The order consists of four Boeing 787-9 and eight 787-10 Dreamliners which will be utilised on its long-haul network. “This is another multi-billion-dollar investment in the national carrier, and it’s great [read more]

ATR scores orders for two ATR72s from Air New Zealand

25/08/2023 2 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

European planemaker ATR has won an order for two ATR72-600s from New Zealand flag carrier Air New Zealand. In addition to the firm orders, Air New Zealand has also taken out options for two further aircraft, Air New Zealand utilises the ATR regional turboprop on its domestic routes the order [read more]

Boeing will modify this MD-90 to test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing configuration as part of NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project. (NASA photo) (PRNewsfoto/Boeing)

Boeing takes delivery of MD90 TTBW test bed

18/08/2023 3 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

US planemaker Boeing has taken delivery of MD90 N931TB which will be modified to become X66A, a flying test bed for the Transonic Trust Braced Wing (TTBW) programme as part of NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project. The aircraft will now undergo extensive modification in order to be fitted with ultrathin [read more]

Airbus delivers 65 airliners in July

04/08/2023 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Figures from European aerospace giant Airbus show that it delivered 65 aircraft to 36 customers in July 2023. Single-aisle deliveries included 5 A220, 17 A320neo, 31 A321neo and a sole A319neo. Wide-body deliveries included 3 A330neo and 8 A350s. Customers included British Airways, Wizz Air and easyJet. Gross orders for [read more]

Wizz Air places further order for 75 Airbus A321neo airliners

02/08/2023 2 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has placed an order with Airbus for a further 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft as it looks to bring more efficient aircraft into its fleet. The order brings Wizz Air’s total order for the type to 434, with its total A320 family fleet and commitment to [read more]

Boeing 737-10 in flight (Image: Nick Harding / Max Thrust Digital)

Boeing 2nd quarter results show revenue increase as deliveries increase

01/08/2023 < 1 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

US airframer Boeing has reported increased revenues of $19.8 billion (bn) for the 2nd Quarter of 2023 helped by the delivery of 136 aircraft during that period. The seattle-based company also reported an operating cashflow if $2.9bn. “We had a solid second quarter with improved deliveries and strong free cash [read more]

Airbus A220-300 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Airbus’ half-year profits show strong growth

29/07/2023 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Airbus’ half-year profits, which were released this week, show the European aerospace giant is continuing strong growth buoyed by some recent large orders for airliners. The Toulouse-based airframer reported revenue of €27.7 billion for the year (H1) to the 30th of June 2023 which when adjusted for EBIT* totals €2.6 [read more]

ZeroAvia completes first hydrogen test flight campaign

20/07/2023 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Leading aviation hydrogen power specialists ZeroAvia has successfully completed it’s first test campaign with its Dornier Do228 test bed. The aircraft has been retro-fitted with a ZA600 Hydrogen-electric engine which has undergone initial endurance and altitude tests which meet the highest anticipated results. ZeroAvia have operated 10 flights from Cotswolds [read more]