Aviation Daily Roundup: Oct. 26, 2022

October 27, 2022

Air Canada Ups Its Order For Canadian-Made Airbus A220s

Air Canada has placed an order for 15 additional Airbus A220-300s, as the manufacturer continues its efforts to increase monthly production rates for the narrowbody jet. 

Credit: Airbus

Daily Memo: Aviation Should Watch Hydrogen Progress In Other Industries

Switching to hydrogen, from conventional Jet-A1 kerosene, can arguably be seen as a moonshot for commercial aviation. 

Credit: Airbus

Alaska Airlines Converts 52 737 MAX Options

Alaska Airlines exercised options for 52 Boeing 737 MAX-family aircraft, increasing the carrier’s commitment to nearly 150 of the manufacturer’s newest narrowbody family. 

Credit: Alaska Airlines

Airbus Reveals New Production Standard For A350

Airbus has revealed new production standards for both versions of its A350 widebody that include changed interior layouts, substantial weight savings, performance enhancements and higher maximum takeoff weight (MTOW).

Credit: Airbus / Borja Garcia de Sola

Hawaiian Airlines Plans Gradual Buildup Of Japan Services

Hawaiian Airlines aims to take a measured approach to restoring capacity in its key Japanese market following the country’s recent relaxation of COVID-19 entry rules.

Credit: Rob Finlayson

Airbus Unveils 10-Abreast A350 Cabin At APEX

Airbus has made the A350 Airspace cabin 4-in. wider and 35-in. longer, allowing for new seating configurations and more passengers.

Credit: Airbus

Icelandair Shows Strong Summer Results; Cargo Expansion Underway

While Icelandair reached 82% of its 2019 capacity and more than doubled its number of passengers during the 2022 third quarter (Q3), the company is looking to build on its growing Keflavik hub with widebody cargo operations in 2023.

Credit: Boeing

Airbus unveils a 10-abreast cabin configuration in economy, and Icelandair shows strong summer results and cargo expansion underway. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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