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March 21, 2024, has not been a bad day for Airbus. Two announcements from Asian airlines confirmed the trend that demand for widebody aircraft is strong, both for fleet renewal and growth. Korean Air said it intends to buy 33 A350s, including 6 -900s and 27 of the larger A350-1000s. This makes Korean a new A350 operator, with the -1000s potentially taking over some capacity from its A380s in the next decade. Japan Airlines ordered 21 A350-900s as part of its 2030 growth strategy that targets to capture more inbound and outbound international traffic. One A350 is for replacement of the aircraft on the domestic network that was lost in the Tokyo Haneda accident on January 2.

All Nippon Airways receives first high-density 787-10s for domestic flights  All Nippon Airways (ANA) has received its first two Boeing 787-10 aircraft that will be solely deployed on Japanese domestic routes. The aircraft will be used to replace older 777-300s that are currently used on high-density high-frequency routes from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) to other major cities across Japan, including Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Osaka. The first of the new high-capacity aircraft (registered JA981A) departed Boeing’s 787 final assembly line plant in Charleston, North Carolina on March 18, 2024, arriving at Haneda Airport on the night of March 20, 2024. The second aircraft carrying registration JA983A arrived at Haneda on the night of March 24, 2024. Both delivery flights routed via Los Angeles and Honolulu before heading on to Tokyo.  Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dP4xDCmb #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

🚀✈🚁 Korean Air and Japan Airlines take flight with Airbus A350s 🚀✈🚁 ▪️In a major win for Airbus, both Korean Air and Japan Airlines recently announced significant purchases of the A350 aircraft. This move signals a fleet modernization for both carriers and potentially a shift in their long-standing reliance on Boeing. ▪️Korean Air placed the larger order, signing a deal for 33 A350s. This includes a mix of 27 A350-1000s, the largest variant offering extended range, and 6 A350-900s. The new additions are expected to replace older aircraft and support the airline's integration with Asiana Airlines. ▪️Japan Airlines opted for a more balanced approach. While they purchased 21 A350-900s, they also secured 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This signifies a break from their traditional reliance on Boeing for single-aisle jets, with Airbus landing their first A321neo order from JAL as well. ▪️Both airlines highlight the A350's fuel efficiency and advanced materials as key factors in their decision. The A350 boasts a 25% reduction in fuel consumption compared to older models, aligning with the carriers' sustainability goals.

Here are the highlights for Airbus & Boeing deliveries for March 2024.   ▶ Airbus delivered 34 more aircraft than Boeing, for a total of 63, securing 142 aircraft deliveries in Q1. ▶ Boeing delivered only 29 aircraft, bringing the total to 83 in the first quarter. ▶ The top 5 aircraft variants delivered were the Airbus A321-200NX (27 frames), followed by A320-200N (22), B738-8 (21), A220-300 (3) and A330-900N (3) ▶ The operators that received the most Airbus aircraft were ITA Airways (4), Wizz Air Malta (4), Air India Limited (3), Frontier Airlines (3), JetBlue (3) and Spirit Airlines (3) ▶ The operators that received the most Boeing aircraft were Air India Express (4), Air China (3), ANA - All Nippon Airways (3), United Airlines (2), AIR TANZANIA COMPANY LIMITED (2) and Shenzhen Airlines (2) Take a look at the overview below:

Airbus in talks to sell more than 100 widebody jets to China The largest Chinese airlines are considering buying more than 100 of the upgraded A330 models, according to people familiar with the matter. The negotiations underscore the increasingly stark contrast between Airbus and Boeing Co. when it comes to doing business in China’s crucial aviation market as geopolitical tensions between the Asian nation and the US run high. While the country is working on ramping up its homegrown aviation industry with the C919 model made by Comac, it doesn’t currently have a presence in the twin-aisle category. https://lnkd.in/gE7y-9YQ

Airbus secured orders for 65 jets from two major Asian airline, Japan Airlines and Korean Air.🌟This comes at a time when Boeing is currently dealing with the aftermath of a mid-flight panel blowout incident involving a 737 MAX 9 jet. This is a significant win for #Airbus against its US rival, Boeing. 👉Japan Airlines Chooses Airbus: Japan Airlines (JAL) decided to buy 21 A350-900 and 11 A321neo jets from Airbus, moving away from its usual choice, Boeing. JAL also ordered 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. 👉Korean Air's Airbus Deal: Korean Air ordered 33 A350s from Airbus, valued at $13.7 billion, marking its first purchase of Airbus A350s. This decision comes as Korean Air prepares strengthen it's long-term fleet operations ahead of its merger with Asiana Airlines. 👉Impact on the Market: Airbus' success highlights #Boeing's challenges, offering Asian airlines an alternative. This reflects a broader trend as airlines seek to update their fleets while also diversifying their risks. Follow Me for the latest aviation news, insights into the industry, guidance on pilot training, and more! #aviation #internationalaviation #Boeing #Airbus #AviationIndustry #japanairlines #koreanair #JAL #aircraft #A350 #A321neo

Massive day for Airbus as another big order has been announced with Korean Air for 27 A350-1000s + 6 A350-900s. This was Boeing's order to lose as Korean Air had been a loyal B777/B787 customer for decades but with the uncertainty + delays surrounding the B77X program especially the B779, they lost a good opportunity here. KE also stated previously that it was looking to streamline its fleet after the merger with OZ was completed. It does not operate any A350s presently, but Asiana does with 15 A359s already in service + 9 A351s and 6 A359s on order so its an easy transition. I reckon these additional A351s ordered by KE will be the replacement for its own 12 B777s (4 B773As + 8 B772ERs) + OZ's own 9 B772ERs along with KE's 10 A380s. Overall, I agree with this new order by KE especially for the A351 as it will prove to be a great plane economically on key U.S. and EU routes for both pax and cargo belly revenue. Just fyi KE has the worlds second largest J class cabin on board its A380 fleet i.e. 94 seats after BA who has 97 ! #koreanair #seoul #korean #a350 #b777 #b787 Source: https://lnkd.in/eXKabne7

Here are the highlights for Airbus & Boeing deliveries for August 2024: ▶ Airbus delivered 17 more aircraft than Boeing, for a total of 50, securing 499 aircraft deliveries in the first nine months of the year. ▶ Boeing delivered 33 aircraft, bringing the total to 291. ▶ The top 5 aircraft variants delivered were the Airbus A321-200NX (25), followed by B738-8 (19), A320-200N (12), B737-8-200 (5) and B787-10 (4). ▶ The operators that received the most Airbus aircraft were IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) (9), Spirit Airlines (4), Delta Air Lines (4), Pegasus Airlines (4), Turkish Airlines (4), and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (2). ▶ The operators that received the most Boeing aircraft were United Airlines (5), Singapore Airlines (3), Southwest Airlines (3), Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline (3), Shenzhen Airlines (2) and Air India Express (2). Take a look at the overview below:

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대한항공에 감사드립니다! Korean Air has become a new customer for the #A350, with a jumbo order for 33 aircraft! That's 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s. The new fleet will fly on the carrier's extensive intercontinental network, bringing new levels of comfort and a significant reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions. And the additional range offered by the A350 will also enable the airline to evaluate new non-stop services to even more destinations. This order is yet another major endorsement of the A350 as the #LongRangeLeader. The A350-900 is already efficiently taking the world’s longest commercial flights in its stride, while the A350-1000 is fast gaining momentum as the future flagship in the larger size category. Indeed, Korean Air is the ninth new customer for the A350-1000 over the past 12 months. I'd say it's shaping up to be the perfect replacement for the 777-300ER! https://lnkd.in/gcgNSQag #KoreanAir #Airbus #A350 #LongRangeLeader