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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

Important info from EASA : Emergency AD on A350-1000 fleet powered with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines : one-off inspection of fuel manifold flexible tube inside the engines to check for damage. AD 2024-0174-E

Safety in aviation is not an option, it’s a responsibility.

Ensuring the Highest Safety Standards in Aviation: Key Lessons from the Recent EASA AD on Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 Engines The recent issuance of EASA’s Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-0174-E highlights the continuous commitment to safety in aviation. As part of this mandate, Airbus A350-1000 aircraft equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines are required to undergo one-time inspections of the fuel manifold main fuel hoses, following a serious engine fire incident. This directive is crucial, given that such occurrences could, in combination with additional failures, lead to a more severe engine fire and result in significant damage to an aircraft. Key points to note: Inspection Deadlines: Based on engine service life and shop visits, compliance times range from 3 to 30 days. Immediate Action: Any discrepancies found during these inspections must be rectified immediately, ensuring continued airworthiness and minimizing potential risks. Proactive Monitoring: This inspection mandate acts as an interim measure while the root cause investigation is ongoing, illustrating the importance of swift, data-driven action in the aviation sector. This highlights the complex balance between engineering precision and regulatory oversight, a balance that every aviation professional must maintain. Ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft not only protects lives but also reinforces the confidence that the industry and its passengers place in modern aviation technology. As we witness these advancements in aviation safety protocols, it’s clear that maintaining a proactive approach and adapting to industry challenges are essential to long-term success. Continuous learning and technical expertise remain the foundation for managing and mitigating operational risks effectively.

Using our Activity data we analyse how British Airways uses its fleet and which of its narrowbody aircraft are the workhorses. The below illustrates that the A320ceo has been the driving force over the last 5 years, by performing over 40% of BA’s flights year on year. We expect this will change in the coming years as more of the new generation aircraft are delivered and put into service. Read the full case study by Paul Saupe here: https://lnkd.in/eYkD5f7W

New E-Jets for Virgin Australia; the group has placed eight firm orders for Embraer E190-E2 aircraft in a significant investment which will secure the future growth of its WA-based regional and charter business, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA). These aircraft look likely to be E2TS capable (after software upgrade end-2025) leading to increased payloads, as described in my earlier post, here; https://lnkd.in/g4ZDFamV The E190-E2, which is the world’s most fuel efficient single-aisle jet aircraft with the lowest noise profile of any aircraft in its segment, will complement VARA’s fleet of larger narrowbodies and ultimately replace its long-serving Fokker 100 fleet. Source: Virgin & Embraer

Airbus Group (EPA:AIR) has signed another order at the Singapore air show, taking its tally closer to rival Boeing Co (NYSE:BA, ETR:BCO) as the latter reels from the groundings of its 737 Max 9 jets last month. Airbus said a memorandum of understanding had been agreed with Vietjet Air for 20 Rolls-Royce-powered A330-900 aircraft on Thursday. These will replace the carrier’s current fleet and come after the French manufacturer unveiled orders for eight jets from Taiwan-based Starlux on Wednesday. Boeing has indeed scored orders itself, with the US firm looking to rebound from a decline in activity in January on the back of an incident in which a door panel fell off one of its 737 Max 9s mid-flight. Agreements include orders from Royal Brunei Airlines for four 787 Dreamliners and Thai Airways for 45 of the wide-body jets, though the latter represented a pre-arranged ceremonial signing after the duo reached... More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors http://ow.ly/u51u105joIT

In a stunning move, #japanairlines has placed a firm order for 21 A350 widebodies and 11 A320neo narrowbodies from Airbus! This is a cross-post from r/aviation. This deal, valued at over $5 billion at list prices, is a huge win for Airbus and a missed opportunity for Boeing in the crucial Japanese market. 🇯🇵✈️ The A350 order cements JAL's commitment to modern, fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft, while the A320neos boost their single-aisle fleet. With this Airbus order, JAL aims to reduce emissions and operating costs. However, for Boeing , losing such a significant order from a major airline is a major setback, especially after the MAX crisis tarnished their reputation. 💸 This massive Airbus order highlights their ability to meet airlines' needs and their strong product lineup. It'll be interesting to see how Boeing responds to this order that shakes up the aviation duopoly. What are your thoughts on this deal? A well-deserved Airbus win or a worrying sign for Boeing? Let's discuss! 💬 #AvGeek #PlanePorn #AircraftOrders #Airbus #Boeing #Aviation

Korean Air Nearing Order For Airbus A350 Widebodies According to Bloomberg, Korean flag carrier Korean Air is the latest airline close to reaching a deal to purchase new Airbus widebodies. This would be the airline's first widebody purchase since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. While many may argue the Airbus A350 does not directly compete with Boeing's 787 Dreamliners, most widebody orders in recent years have been for those two aircraft families. Airbus also has the Airbus A330neo, and Boeing has the 777X (not yet certified), both of which build on previous generations of successful widebodies. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dHrbBavc #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

🌍✈️ The C919: The new competitor in the sky 🚀 🚀. China's twin-engine COMAC C919 seeks to challenge giants such as Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 in the 190-seat aircraft category. However, seven years after its first flight, only China has certified the model, with China Eastern as the only operating airline so far. Since its first commercial flight in May 2023, the C919 has carried nearly 82,000 passengers and completed 655 commercial flights. The real challenge for C919 is to expand its market outside China. In 2024, COMAC will start talks with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to obtain certification in Europe, a crucial step to compete globally 🌍💼. Do you think the C919 will manage to compete with industry titans such as Airbus and Boeing? 💬✈️ Share your opinion in the comments!👇👇 #formaero #Aeronautics #COMACC919 #GlobalCompetition #Innovation #CommercialAviation #Airbus #Boeing.