Global aircraft deliveries are expected to reach around 1,800 units in 2026, according to new forecasts from aviation consultancy IBA, as easing inflation, lower fuel prices and improving manufacturer production rates support a more stable outlook for airlines. The prediction was outlined by IBA’s Chief Economist and Chief Data Officer, [read more]
July 2024 saw a record-breaking month of aircraft deliveries which saw 120 aircraft being delivered to airlines and operators around the globe. According to data from ADS Group, the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, the total is the highest ever recorded for July and [read more]
French regional turboprop specialist ATR has been awarded an order for two new ATR42-600 aircraft by Maldavian Airlines. The national airline of the Maldives will use the new more efficient aircraft to replace older generation aircraft and will join its existing two ATR72-600 and one ATR42-600 aircraft already in its [read more]
French regional turboprop manufacturer ATR is targeting South Korea’s domestic and short-haul market with its ATR72-600 with plans to have a 25-30 strong fleet in the region by 2030. ATR made the forecast at a media briefing on Day 1 of the inaugural Gyeongbuk Aerospace, Defence and Logistics Exhibition (GADLEX) [read more]
The UK’s aerospace sector is in ‘good health’ as data from ADS, the UK trade organisation representing the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors, shows orders continue to come in for airliners. July saw 112 airliners being ordered bringing the first half of the year total to 1,179 helped by [read more]
European planemaker ATR has won an order for two ATR72-600s from New Zealand flag carrier Air New Zealand. In addition to the firm orders, Air New Zealand has also taken out options for two further aircraft, Air New Zealand utilises the ATR regional turboprop on its domestic routes the order [read more]
After 5 days of deals, European aerospace giant Airbus has dominated the order books over US rivals Boeing, by some margin. It was also going to be a tough ask for Boeing to keep up with Airbus given the record breaking IndiGo deal announced on day one but it wasnt [read more]
European airframer ATR says it is set for growth for the first time in several years in 2023 as the effects of the COVID pandemic and subsequent tough economic climate ease off. The global ATR fleet is now back close to pre-COVID numbers at around 1,200 ATR aircraft in operation [read more]
The first month of 2023 saw 58 aircraft deliveries from manufacturers including Airbus and Boeing, a small decrease on the same period in 2022 according to data from UK trade body, ADS. January’s deliveries included 53 single-aisle airliners such as the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 Max and 5 wide-body [read more]
European airframer ATR has announced it is deepening its relationship with Air New Zealand (NZ/ANZ) to accelerate developing and introducing low-emission aircraft technology in New Zealand. The collaboration will launch an initiative called ‘Mission Next Gen Aircraft’ which will see Air New Zealand partner with several industry and academic stakeholders [read more]
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