Deliveries are expected to have started by the end of 2023 following first flight, while Aeroter hopes to achieve EASA certification for the type in 2024.
The GE Aviation CEO also commented on the RISE program and the recently announced decision by General Electric to spin off its other businesses and focus on aerospace.
The revised system will be flight-tested on the 737-10 in 2022 and is likely to be rolled in as a retrofit to the MAX following certification of the stretched derivative which is planned for 2023.
While most of the deliveries will only be a major factor for production from 2025 onwards, the endorsement from the blue-chip customer is highly welcome ammunition in Airbus’ struggle to convince customers and suppliers of its way of thinking.
After making its move with a next-generation light fighter designed for export, Russia believes it will be able to scoop up orders from a wide range of countries.
After attracting new customers amid the pandemic and recovering faster from the crisis than other aviation sectors, business aviation in the region is also benefiting from warming diplomatic ties, MEBAA founder Ali Alnaqbi says.
Airbus’ decision this year to introduce a cargo version of the A350 to take on the 777F may see Boeing expedite the launch of its next-generation freighter.
In its first global market forecast for two years, Airbus sees a market for 39,020 new aircraft until 2040—almost the same number as predicted two years ago.
The OEM reports that it has already got a lot of traction in the international market for the pod, which is designed to house various sensors, including those developed in-country by buyers.
On the eve of the show there are positive signs for the organizers as the number of exhibitors is to be at similar levels to 2019 and the amount of aircraft on static display may surpass the previous edition.
