Sales of new airliners at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 (FIA) were at their lowest in over a decade with a total of 286 aircraft receiving orders during this year’s event. By comparison the shows in 2022, 2018. 2016 and 2014 saw 441,1464, 742, and 1210 sales respectively. Airbus came [read more] The post Farnborough airliner sales lowest in a decade but Airbus come out on top appeared first on UK Aviation News ..read more

J&C Aero has completed the transformation of a Boeing 757 cabin to 737 Max standards of aesthetics and functionality. Over 9 months, J&C Aero designed, produced and installed the new single-class cabin which includes next-generation seating, dynamic cabin lighting which is LED-based, in-seat power units as well as modernising the [read more] The post Giving new life to the 757, J&C Aero completes Max cabin makeover appeared first on UK Aviation News ..read more

A late surge for Airbus has seen a second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, this time for five A350-900s from the pan-Latin American network, Abra Group which is the majority stakeholder of Avianca & GOL airlines. Abra has chosen the A350 as a tool to further expand its international network [read more] The post Late Airbus surge sees another agreement for A350s at FIA 2024 appeared first on UK Aviation News ..read more

Suadi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 90 Airbus airliners in a bid to expand the airline’s activities across the region and further afield. Flynas has selected 75 A320neo family airlines and 15 A330-900 wide-body jets which, although not [read more] The post Flynas signs MoU for 90 Airbus aircraft as Farnborough goes into 4th day appeared first on UK Aviation News ..read more

The UK aviation regulator, The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says it has issued the highest ever number of flight crew licences to women but overall, they still only amount to less than 10% of licences issued. Data shows that between 2019 and 2023 there was a 26% increase in applications from female pilots, 239 in 2019 up to 301 being issued in 2023 which is a significant gap to the number of male applicants. Overall 3752 licences were issued in 2023. The number is brighter though when it is broken down to types of licence with the number of women acquiring a commercial licence up 43%. Sharon ..read more

Dublin, Ireland-based aircraft leasing specialist Avolon has announced it is partnering with Airbus through its ZEROe project to explore the financing and commercialisation of Hydrogen-powered aircraft. The announcement came at the Farnborough International Airshow and highlights the ambitions of both partners to meet the industry’s decarbonisation goals. Avolon is already investing heavily in decarbonisation with its research into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and investment in eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace. Paul Geaney, President and Chief Commercial Officer, Avolon, commen ..read more

De Havilland Canada and SATENA have agreed terms for eight new DHC6 Twin Otter aircraft to add to Colombian operators’ growing fleet. SATENA uses the aircraft for vital regional connectivity in the region, particularly between remote communities, and terrain in which the DHC6 Twin Otter excels and provides the best in-market option. “The De Havilland Canada Twin Otter, with its modern cockpit, rugged airframe, and proven reliability, is the right addition to our fleet and will support our mission to go beyond expectations, expand our routes, and reach new destinations,” said Major General Ósca ..read more

Libyan carrier Berniq Airways has signed a firm order for six Airbus A320neos as it seeks to develop domestic and international routes. The airline already operates six A320s and the commonality with the A320neo combined with the greater efficiency, range and modern cabins make the new engined variants a sensible addition to the airline. Waseem Ezzway, Chairman of Berniq Airways said: “We are proud to be the first airline in Libya to order the advanced A320neo Family aircraft. This significant investment marks a new chapter for Berniq Airways as we continue to lead the way in modernizing our f ..read more

British Airways (BA/BAW) has announced £21 million worth of funding for up to 200 aspiring pilots to learn to become commercial airline pilots through its Speedbird Pilot Academy. Announcing the news at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 Sean Doyle, British Airways’ Chairman and CEO, said: “I’m incredibly proud of the Speedbird Pilot Academy and the opportunity it provides to those talented individuals who have held a lifetime ambition of becoming a commercial airline pilot, but have perhaps found it difficult to independently fund their training. “The standard of applicants we see for ..read more

Virgin Atlantic (VS/VIR) has signed a deal to purchase seven more A330-900neo airliners directly from Airbus as it looks to complete its fleet transformation. The latest order takes the total commitment for the A330neo by Virgin to 19 and was announced onboard Virgin Atlantic’s latest A330, G-VSRB “Ruby Rebel” which was chosen as a nod to Sir Richard Branson who founded the airline. Speaking onboard the aircraft CEO, Virgin Atlantic Shai Weiss said: “Today, we complete our multi-billion-dollar fleet transformation, with the purchase of seven additional A330-900s, which we know our customers an ..read more