The International Council for Clean Transportation concludes that current manufacturer delivery projections are not consistent with the 2050 net-zero target.
The two largest commercial airliner OEMs, Boeing and Airbus, arrive at Farnborough amid different challenges at their headquarters and on production lines.
SPIRIT AIRLINES is projecting that total revenue for 2Q24 will be approximately $1.28b, lower than previously expected primarily due to lower-than-expected non-ticket revenue. It is expecting an operating margin of -13.5% to -12.5%.
AIR INUIT, Canada placed first (40855) of three 737-800SFs into service, operating primarily between Montreal and its cargo hubs in Kuujjuaq and La Grande; remaining two will enter service in 2025 in combi configuration, replacing -200s.
ACI reports world's airports handled 8.7b pax in 2023, up 30.5% vs 2022, but down 5.8% vs 2019; global air cargo volumes fell 1.8% vs 2022, attributed to geopolitical tensions and disruptions to global trade and supply chains.
ACI says Hartsfield Atlanta, Dubai, DFW, London Heathrow, Tokyo Haneda, Denver, Istanbul, Los Angeles, Chicago O'Hare and New Delhi were the top 10 busiest pax airports in 2023; Hong Kong, Memphis and Shanghai handled most cargo.
SWISS says it currently has six A320neos grounded due to GTF inspection issues and expects issue to continue into 2026 vs 2025 as previously disclosed. HELVETIC has four E2s grounded for same issue and number could go to six.
With no commercial aircraft on show from Boeing at Farnborough Airshow’s static or flying displays, the Airbus A321XLR is expected to garner significant interest.
This year’s Farnborough Airshow static park will feature several new commercial airliners, though Boeing aircraft is expected to not play much of a role.
Embraer’s E190F cargo conversion will make its first public appearance at the Farnborough Airshow, on July 22-26, after performing its maiden flight earlier this year.
In updated guidance, Spirit Airlines has dropped its Q2 revenue estimate by $40 million-$60 million, due primarily to lower-than-expected non-ticket earnings.
Subang Airport is expecting to start jet operations soon, with Indonesian carrier TransNusa being the first to introduce international service from Jakarta.
In a milestone for electric aircraft, Electric Power Systems (EPS) has submitted the first application for FAA approval of a lithium propulsion battery system.
