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Paris Air Show Briefs: Commercial Aircraft

By Linda Blachly Jun 27, 2023

This week’s top air transport commercial aircraft stories come from the Paris Air Show, where industry players gathered for the first time since 2019.

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Embraer Sees Demand For Small Jets In Niche Markets

By Alan Dron Jun 22, 2023

Embraer is increasingly positioning its crossover jets as complements to narrowbodies and smaller types as it seeks to enlarge its niche in the airliner market.

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AfriJet Sees Electric Aircraft Opportunity

By David Casey Jun 22, 2023

Gabonese airline AfriJet has signed an MOU with French hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer Aura Aero.

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Boeing Sees Regional Carriers Looking For Larger Aircraft

By David Casey Jun 21, 2023

Economic factors and resource considerations are driving a shift in the regional jet market, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes VP Darren Hulst.

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Air Lease Corp. Adds Two More 787-9s

By Linda Blachly Jun 21, 2023

Air Lease Corp. (ALC) is expanding its Boeing 787 portfolio with an order for two more 787-9s in a deal announced at the Paris Air Show.

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SITA Aircraft Chief: Current Technology Would Bring Immediate CO2 Reductions

By David Casey Jun 21, 2023

Optimizing flight trajectories and air traffic management practices could contribute to a 10% CO2 reduction per flight.

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Editorial: Will All That Indian Ink Signed At Paris Prove Indelible?

By Karen Walker Jun 21, 2023

Each Paris Air Show has its signature and, on the commercial air transport side, Paris ’23 was where India made its mark.

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Airbus On Target To Recruit Over 13,000 This Year

By Linda Blachly Jun 21, 2023

Airbus has filled more than 7,000 positions, more than half of its target to recruit 13,000 employees, in 2023, the company announced at the Paris Air Show.

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Embraer Partners With Lanzhou Aviation On P2F Conversions

By Linda Blachly Jun 21, 2023

Embraer signed an agreement with Lanzhou Aviation Industry Development Group for 20 E190F and E195F passenger-to-freighter conversions (P2F).

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Republic Airways Orders 37 GE Engines To Power E170/175 Fleet

By Linda Blachly Jun 21, 2023

GE Aerospace will be fulfilling orders for 37 CF34-8E engines for Republic Airways’ fleet of Embraer E170/175 regional jets.

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D328eco Developer Surveys Potential Customers Ahead Of ’24 First Flight

By Alan Dron Jun 21, 2023

Prospective customers for the new Deutsche Aircraft D328eco have been very clear about what they want from the aircraft, according to CEO and MD Dave Jackson.

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Strong Widebody Demand Spurs Avolon A330 MOU

By David Casey Jun 21, 2023

Irish lessor Avolon signed an MOU at the Paris Air Show for 20 Airbus A330neos amid a resurgence of demand for the widebody.

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India’s Akasa Finalizes MAX 8 Order

By David Casey Jun 21, 2023

Akasa Air is India’s third carrier to firm an aircraft order at the Paris Air Show, following the blockbuster deals announced by IndiGo and Air India.

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GE Aerospace To Support Garuda Indonesia’s Fleet Of Engines

By Linda Blachly Jun 21, 2023

Garuda Indonesia signed an agreement with GE Aerospace at the Paris Air Show to restore and overhaul the airline’s fleet of CFM56-7B and GE90-115B engines.

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Luxair To Be 737 MAX 7 European Launch Customer

By David Casey Jun 21, 2023

Boeing kicked off the third day of the Paris Air Show by confirming that Luxair will become the European launch customer of the yet-to-be certified 737 MAX 7.

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Avolon CEO Tells OEMs To Fix Today’s Problems, Not Tomorrow’s

By Victoria Moores Jun 21, 2023

Avolon CEO Andy Cronin wants OEMs to prioritize making existing aircraft programs more durable, rather than chasing further efficiency and environmental gains.

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CAE Switches Trainer Aircraft To Electric, Sees Huge Need For Aviation Professionals

By Alan Dron Jun 21, 2023

CAE has achieved a significant milestone in plans to convert its fleet of basic trainer light aircraft to electric power.

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Volaris Grows A321neo Fleet

By David Casey Jun 21, 2023

Mexico-based ultra-LCC Volaris will take 25 more Airbus A321neos, citing a previously undisclosed purchase agreement signed eight months ago.

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Podcast: On Location At Le Bourget

By David Casey Jun 21, 2023

The Paris Air Show returns to the industry's calendar after a four-year break. ATW editors discuss the key themes of the show and the latest orders.

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Podcast: On Location At Le Bourget

By Victoria Moores Jun 21, 2023

The Paris Air Show returns to the industry's calendar after a four-year break. ATW editors discuss the key themes of the show and the latest orders.

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Podcast: On Location At Le Bourget

By Alan Dron Jun 21, 2023

The Paris Air Show returns to the industry's calendar after a four-year break. ATW editors discuss the key themes of the show and the latest orders.

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ATR Announces Orders For Up To 24 Aircraft, Ramps Up Production

By Victoria Moores Jun 20, 2023

ATR aims to progressively ramp up deliveries to 80 per year by the second half of the decade, following a weaker-than-expected performance in 2022.

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Air France CEO Warns Of Higher Fares, Shifting Hub Traffic Without Cheaper SAF

By Helen Massy-Beresford Jun 20, 2023

Air France would see its costs increase by €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) if prices of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) do not come down, the airline’s CEO said.

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Embraer Sees Improving Prospects For E2 Family

By Alan Dron Jun 20, 2023

Embraer believes the market for crossover jets is steadily increasing and will form a seam that can be profitably mined by its E2 series of regional jets.

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Ascendance Sees Hundreds More Commitments For Atea

By Ben Goldstein Jun 20, 2023

French advanced air mobility startup Ascendance Flight Technologies said it has new conditional orders for up to 260 of its Atea hybrid eVTOL aircraft.

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