Proflight Zambia suspends services of larger aircraft to Kasama
Proflight Zambia has suspended services of a larger aircraft on the Lusaka-Kasama route pending the completion of upgrades to the gravel runway at Kasama airport, reports ch-aviation.
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in Air Transport African airlines experienced a 5.7% rise in demand in November
Posted 10 January 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced healthy but moderating global passenger traffic results for November 2018.
in Air Transport African carriers saw freight demand decrease by 7.8% in November
Posted 9 January 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), was flat (0%) in November 2018, compared to the same
in Air Transport Kenya Airways, Air Madagascar, and Air Austral in partnership
Posted 8 January 2019
Kenya Airways, Air Madagascar, and Air Austral have signed a Privileged Partnership Agreement (PPA) which aims to strengthen the hubs of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta, Antananarivo, and St. Denis de la Réunion by boosting
in Air Transport Rolls-Royce to build all-electric aircraft
Posted 8 January 2019
Rolls-Royce has taken on the challenge to build the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft.
in Air Transport ATR and Avation confirm order for eight ATR 72-600s
Posted 3 January 2019
Avation PLC, a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company, and ATR have confirmed Avation has entered into an options exercise to acquire a further eight new ATR 72-600 aircraft for scheduled deliveries between 2020 and 2022.
in Air Transport Aviation Safety Network reports increase in fatal air accidents
Posted 2 January 2019
The Aviation Safety Network (ASN), the Dutch-based exclusive service of the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) has released its 2018 airliner accident statistics showing a total of 15 fatal airliner accidents, resulting
in Air Transport EWA Air renews its fleet with two ATR 72-600s
Posted 30 December 2018
EWA Air has approved the purchase of two ATR 72-600s at the aircraft manufacturer's headquarters in Toulouse.
in Air Transport A319neo with CFM LEAP-1A engines wins type Certification from FAA and EASA
Posted 27 December 2018
The A319neo powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines has achieved joint Type Certification from both the US FAA and European EASA airworthiness authorities. This means that now all three aircraft
in Air Transport Boeing delivers first 737 MAX to Royal Air Maroc
Posted 24 December 2018
Boeing has delivered the first 737 MAX for Royal Air Maroc, which plans to use the fuel-efficient, longer-range version of the popular 737 jet to expand and modernize its fleet.
in Air Transport Green Africa Airways commit to 100 737 MAX aircraft
Posted 21 December 2018
Lagos-based Green Africa Airways has announced a commitment for up to 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft, evenly split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options, as the airline gears up to begin commercial operations.
in Air Transport Air Tanzania becomes first African-based A220 operator
Posted 21 December 2018
Air Tanzania as become the first African carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220 aircraft, the newest addition to the Airbus family of commercial aircraft. Air Tanzania (The Wings of the Kilimanjaro) also becomes the latest
in Air Transport SAA and Emirates expand commercial relationship
Posted 19 December 2018
South African Airways (SAA), and Emirates and are expanding their commercial relationship with enhancements to a codeshare agreement, opening up new destinations for both SAA and Emirates customers.
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support IATA launches platform for airlines to share turbulence data
Posted 13 December 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched its Turbulence Aware data resource to help airlines avoid turbulence when planning routes tactically in flight.
in Air Transport / Features It's time for some joining-up thinking
Posted 11 December 2018
Rolls-Royce’s senior market analyst for Middle East & Africa, Taieb Ben Sghaier, outlines the potential for the civil aviation sector across the African continent.
in Air Transport Precision Air flight in bird strike
Posted 11 December 2018
Precision Air has confirmed that its flight PW 722 from Nairobi via Kilimanjaro to Mwanza operated by one of its ATR- 72 aircraft was involved in a bird strike yesterday as it was making the final approach and landing at Mwanza Airport.
in Air Transport / Events / ATM & Regulatory ICAO Council President calls for harmonised air services
Posted 10 December 2018
The President of the ICAO Council, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, strongly encouraged regulators to liberalise and harmonise air services at the Eleventh ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event in Nairobi today, where he delivered the
in Air Transport / Features Air Algérie starts to punch its weight again
Posted 10 December 2018
Faced with the opening up of air freight to national private operators as part of the government’s new economic orientation, Air Algérie has taken measures to adapt to the new environment. Anuradha Deenapanray and Vincent Chappard
in Air Transport African carriers saw freight demand decrease by 4.2% in October
Posted 6 December 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.1% in October 2018, compared to the same period
in Air Transport / Features How Dana sowed the seeds of recovery
Posted 6 December 2018
In Nigeria, an airline that suffers a crash invariably collapses. Dana Air’s chief operating officer explains to Alan Dron how the company’s qualities have allowed it to buck that trend.
in Air Transport Royal Air Maroc to join oneworld
Posted 6 December 2018
Royal Air Maroc is to join oneworld. Its election as a oneworld member designate was announced as the chief executives of the alliance’s 13 current member airlines gathered in New York for their year-end Governing Board meeting, just weeks before the
in Air Transport / Events Ethiopian wins AABLA Company of the Year
Posted 5 December 2018
Ethiopian Airlines was recently crowned Company of the Year by All Africa Business Leaders Award (AABLA) on 29 November 2018 in Sandton, Johannesburg.
in Air Transport / Features Nouvelair gets personal
Posted 3 December 2018
Nouvelair, a Tunisian private company operating charter and scheduled flights, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2019. Deputy general manager, Chokri Zarrad, shared his ambition for the company with Vincent Chappard.
in Air Transport / Features Pereira wrestles with TAAG team troubles
Posted 29 November 2018
Despite the Angolan Government disbanding a consortium that planned to set up a feeder airline for national carrier TAAG, one of the main movers behind it believes that the project will still go ahead. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport Royal Air Maroc orders additional ATR 72-600
Posted 27 November 2018
Royal Air Maroc, is adding an additional ATR 72-600 to its fleet. This will bring its total ATR 72-600 fleet to six aircraft.
in Air Transport / Features Pilgrims and progress…
Posted 27 November 2018
Nigeria-based Med-View Airline is a scheduled passenger airline that has succeeded –despite numerous survival challenges over the years – largely as a result of its involvement in the airlifting of pilgrims. Chukwu Emeke reports.
in Air Transport TAP's A330neo milestone is good news for four African airlines
Posted 26 November 2018
Four African airlines are high on the delivery list for Airbus’ latest aircraft – the A330neo – and today the first of the new generation widebody was delivered to Portugal’s national carrier, TAP.
in Air Transport Safety, competitiveness, infrastructure key to aviation’s benefits in Africa
Posted 26 November 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Africa to maximise the positive social and economic power of aviation by working together to promote safe, sustainable and
in Air Transport / Features The fast track to survival...
Posted 23 November 2018
Just weeks ago, African low-cost carrier, Fastjet, was teetering on the brink of collapse. But a cash infusion and improved operational indicators are giving CEO, Nico Bezuidenhout, cause for cautious optimism. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport First Boeing 777X flight test aircraft comes together
Posted 22 November 2018
Boeing has brought together the major fuselage sections to form the first 777X aircraft that will take to the skies in 2019.
in Air Transport / Features Why you can now buy Ethiopian off the shelf
Posted 21 November 2018
Africa’s most profitable airline has been put up for partial privatisation. Kaleyesus Bekele explains.
in Air Transport ACJ320neo takes to the skies for the first time
Posted 19 November 2018
The first ACJ320neo successfully completed a two hour and 40 minute first flight from Hamburg on November 16.
in Air Transport / Features Aerospace on a roll in Morocco
Posted 15 November 2018
Morocco’s aeronautical ecosystem continues to grow, integrating new operators and new technologies. Anuradha Deenapanray and Vincent Chappard spoke to Karim Cheikh, the new president of Morocco’s aeronautical and space industries group (GIMAS).
in Air Transport / Features Single minded
Posted 9 November 2018
Former Air Burkina and Air Mali CEO, Abderahmane Berthé, took leadership of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in January, succeeding Elijah Chingosho. Victoria Moores caught up with Berthé to hear about his experience as secretary general so far, as he
in Air Transport Bombardier to sell Q400 programme to Viking Air
Posted 8 November 2018
Bombardier is selling its slow-selling Q400 turboprop passenger plane line to Viking Air it was announced today.
in Air Transport African airlines posted a 6.0% rise in RPKs in September
Posted 7 November 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for September showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 5.5% compared to the same month in
in Air Transport Air Botswana takes delivery of its first ATR 72-600
Posted 5 November 2018
Air Botswana took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 last Friday.
in Air Transport / Features Air Tanzania in Dreamland…
Posted 1 November 2018
A new era in east African aviation opened in July when Air Tanzania took delivery of its very first wide-body aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines, Alan Peaford reports.
in Air Transport IATA forecast predicts 8.2 billion air travellers in 2037
Posted 25 October 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed that present trends in air transport suggest passenger numbers could double to 8.2 billion in 2037.
in Air Transport Embraer and Air Peace sign multi-year pool programme agreement for six ERJ-145 jets
Posted 19 October 2018
Embraer has announced that Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading private airline, has signed a multi-year Pool Program Agreement for spare parts and support covering more than 250 components for their six
in Air Transport Air Senegal SA: imminent take-off for Abidjan and Cotonou
Posted 8 October 2018
Air Senegal SA has operated its first commercial flight to Ivory Coast and Benin.
in Air Transport Aviation marks ten years of emissions strategy, reaffirms carbon commitments
Posted 4 October 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined air transport businesses and associations to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marked ten years since
in Air Transport Countdown to CORSIA nears key milestone
Posted 3 October 2018
At the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva today, airlines and aircraft operators around the world were reminded about upcoming milestones for the ICAO Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
in Air Transport EASA and FAA certify long-range capability for A321neo
Posted 2 October 2018
Readiness to start “Long Range” (LR) operations with launch customers of the most capable and flexible A321neo version to date – the A321LR – has moved a significant step closer with recent joint EASA and FAA approval of the aircraft
in Air Transport Air transport supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in economic activity
Posted 2 October 2018
The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG).
in Air Transport African carriers saw freight demand contract by 7.1% in August 2018
Posted 1 October 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.3% in August 2018, compared to the same
in Air Transport One in eight people willing to fly on unmanned aircraft
Posted 1 October 2018
New research from Revolution.Aero, the global meeting place for people who are reshaping, rethinking and revolutionising business and personal aviation, reveals 13% of people would be prepared to fly in an unmanned aircraft.
in Air Transport / Features Congo's Desire to take up the challenge
Posted 27 September 2018
Congo Airways SA, the national carrier for Democratic Republic of Congo, has huge plans for the future. Githae Mwaniki finds out more from the airline’s CEO, Desire Balazire Bantu.
in Air Transport Airbus A330-900 receives EASA Type Certification
Posted 27 September 2018
The A330-900 has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
in Air Transport / Events Ethiopian voted Best African Airline at Arabian Travel Awards
Posted 25 September 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has been crowned Best African Airline at the Arabian Travel Awards 2018, the second edition of Arabian Travel Awards, held on 20 September 2018 in Dubai, having been voted as the winners by travellers.
in Air Transport / Features Maureva at ONE with IATA
Posted 24 September 2018
Maureva, a leading Mauritian airline software and service solutions provider, is now a strategic partner of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on a major modernisation programme. Anuradha Deenapanray met the management team at the company’s
in Air Transport Africa's first "civil" C295 begins humanitarian operations from Kenya
Posted 21 September 2018
DAC Aviation International has received the first Airbus C295 to be used on the civil registry in Africa.
in Air Transport / Features Bryan looks West for growth
Posted 19 September 2018
Delta Airlines is targeting the growth potential of Nigeria. Chukwu Emeke explains why.
in Air Transport Aviation drives economic prosperity for Mauritius
Posted 18 September 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Mauritius to continue to focus on aviation as a strategic enabler of the country’s economic and social development.
in Air Transport Riyadh is named as the headquarters for the Regional Safety Oversight Organisation for MENA
Posted 18 September 2018
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced the selection of the city of Riyadh as the headquarters for the Regional Safety Oversight Organisation for the Middle East and
in Air Transport Air Peace opts for Max-8 to meet its growing international plans
Posted 15 September 2018
Nigeria’s Air Peace has announced a new order for ten 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony in Lagos.
in Air Transport / Features Flagging up a furore
Posted 14 September 2018
Zimbabwe’s shock decision to acquire four Boeing wide-bodies and set up a new flag-carrier raises more questions than answers, as Martin Rivers reports.
in Air Transport ICAO Safety Report confirms 2017 as aviation’s safest year
Posted 12 September 2018
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) – which works in partnership with the international aviation community to improve safety, emphasising improving safety performance through standardisation,
in Air Transport / Features Aigle Azur back in the game
Posted 10 September 2018
Aigle Azur’s president, Frantz Yvelin, believes that new strategic partnerships and a greater concentration on long-haul routes are key to developing the French airline’s strong potential, hopefully returning it to profitability by 2020.
in Air Transport ANSPS and aviation industry stakeholders in first steps on CANSO ATFM and CDM initiative
Posted 7 September 2018
African air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and aviation industry stakeholders have agreed to create and support an air traffic flow management (ATFM) and collaborative
in Air Transport IATA: African airlines see market share increase in 2017
Posted 6 September 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced industry performance statistics for 2017.
in Air Transport / ATM & Regulatory Ethiopia ATC strike over amid intense safety fears
Posted 5 September 2018
A strike by Ethiopian air traffic controllers is believed to have ended today with most controllers having returned to work ending intense safety criticism from the international aviation community.
in Air Transport Ethiopian receives ISO environment management system certification
Posted 5 September 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has been certified by ETA umweltmanagement, an independent environmental verifier, for establishing and maintaining environmental management system in compliance with the requirements of
in Air Transport African airlines’ see traffic rise 6.8% in July
Posted 3 September 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced healthy global passenger demand for July with all regions reporting growth.
in Air Transport Ethiopian CAA state 'Ethiopian airspace is safe'
Posted 3 September 2018
The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has rejected statements circulated by the Kenyan Air Traffic Controllers Association in their circular of 30 August 2018 regarding the safety of Ethiopian airspace following the illegal
in Air Transport / Features Seychelles takes one step back to move forward
Posted 3 September 2018
Air Seychelles is undergoing a major restructuring as it feels the effects of a surge in long-haul competition. Alan Dron found out more from interim CEO, Remco Althuis.
in Air Transport Botswana’s Major Blue Air is first worldwide customer for Mahindra's Airvan 10
Posted 31 August 2018
The world's first customer for the recently FAA-certified Mahindra Airvan 10 is Botswana’s Major Blue Air.
in Air Transport Planned Air Traffic Controllers strikes will have no effect on Ethiopian Airlines operations
Posted 27 August 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that the planned strike by Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) in Addis Ababa on Monday August 27, 2018 will have no
in Air Transport Ethiopian Airlines partners in launching of Chad national carrier
Posted 24 August 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has finalised agreements with the Government of Chad for the launch of Chad national carrier. Ethiopian has 49 percent stake in the joint venture while the Government of Chad retains 51 percent.
in Air Transport Reactivation of Vanilla Alliance
Posted 24 August 2018
The four major airlines in the Indian Ocean (Air Austral, Air Madagascar, Air Mauritius and Air Seychelles) have recently undergone significant changes in management and governance, which has disrupted the operation of the Vanilla Alliance.
in Air Transport / Features Leaders need to plot the way ahead
Posted 24 August 2018
One of Fly Africa’s authors tells Alan Dron of his optimism about the future of commercial air transport on the continent, despite continuing hurdles that must be overcome.
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Zambia Airways relaunches
Posted 22 August 2018
Following signing of a shareholders agreement in Lusaka on Sunday between the Zambian Government and Ethiopian Airlines, Zambia Airways has been relaunched with its inaugural flight set for the beginning of next year.
in Air Transport / General Aviation / Events ICAO and South Africa partner to advance gender equality in aviation
Posted 21 August 2018
In a major step forward for gender equality and gender action in international air transport, ICAO and South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) were joined by over 500 leaders and experts from around the
in Air Transport Significant growth in aviation jobs expected
Posted 20 August 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published the results of a global survey of Human Resources professionals in the aviation industry highlighting key challenges in talent acquisition, training and retention.
in Air Transport / Features Why Africa looks booked to succeed
Posted 16 August 2018
For many years, Africa has been talked of as a continent of great potential in commercial aviation. That potential has never really materialised. As Alan Dron reports, the authors of a new book believe that, at last, things are about to change.
in Air Transport Aerotask places a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 for AMCON
Posted 15 August 2018
Aerotask, a Dubai-based global aviation consultancy providing Asset Management and Financial Solutions to airlines, lessors, financiers and aviation investors worldwide, has successfully transacted a McDonnell Douglas MD-83
in Air Transport Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority recognises IATA's Airline Safety Audit Programme
Posted 15 August 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) signed an MoU to partner for the improvement of aviation safety.
in Air Transport PassionAir acquires three pre-owned Q400s
Posted 14 August 2018
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has placed three pre-owned Q400 turboprops with PassionAir, which is based in the the Republic of Ghana.
in Air Transport SITAONAIR pilot weather solution certified to deliver real-time weather information on Inmarsat’s SB
Posted 13 August 2018
SITAONAIR’s EFB Weather Awareness Solution (eWAS) is the latest application certified by Inmarsat for use across its next-generation SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S)
in Air Transport / Features People power
Posted 9 August 2018
In Namibia, there aren’t many people. This means, as Victoria Moores finds out, that Air Namibia acting managing director advocate, Mandi Samson, recognises the role played by every single member of her team in the airline’s success.
in Air Transport Kenya Airways begins revamping customer experience with new catering service
Posted 8 August 2018
Kenya Airways has revamped its catering service as part of the airline’s strategy to review and enhance its service delivery across all touch points, with the aim of making it 'more relevant, authentic and
in Air Transport IATA sees African freight demand contract 8.5% in June
Posted 8 August 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), rose 2.7% in June 2018, compared to the same period the year
in Air Transport / General Aviation Egyptair Cargo receives A330-200P2F from EFW
Posted 8 August 2018
Egyptair Cargo has taken delivery of a A330-200 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion from Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) - the joint venture between ST Engineering Aerospace and Airbus - following the successful completion of test
in Air Transport / Events Kenya's aviation community welcomes Embraer's new E190-E2
Posted 8 August 2018
Kenya Airways recently collaborated with Brazil's Embraer S.A., to demonstrate the capabilities of Embraer’s passenger jet, the E190-E2 'Shark', in Nairobi.
in Air Transport UNAC orders four CRJ900s
Posted 7 August 2018
Uganda's new national carrier, Uganda National Airlines Company (UNAC), signed a firm order with Bombardier last month for four new CRJ900 regional jets.
in Air Transport Airlines and Airports have their Eyes Open to Human Trafficking
Posted 30 July 2018
In support of the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasised their joint commitment and work
in Air Transport SACAA clears SA Express for take-off again
Posted 27 July 2018
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has reinstated both SA Express's (SAX) aircraft maintenance organisation (AMO) certificate and its air operator's certificate (AOC). The move allows the regional carrier to restart
in Air Transport Green Africa Airways joins Flight Safety Foundation
Posted 26 July 2018
Nigeria’s Green Africa Airways has joined the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF).
in Air Transport Eritrean Airlines firms up Ethiopian debut plans
Posted 26 July 2018
Chief executive Nasreddin Ibrahim has confirmed the carrier will commence flights between Asmara and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, effective August 1, reports ch-aviation.
in Air Transport Boeing releases 2018 Pilot and Technician Outlook
Posted 24 July 2018
Boeing has released its 2018 Pilot and Technician Outlook, projecting demand for 790,000 pilots over the next 20 years.
in Air Transport Nigeria to relaunch its national airline
Posted 23 July 2018
Nigeria has unveiled a new national carrier, named Nigeria Air, nearly 15 years after the previous state-run airline, Nigerian Airways ceased operations.
in Air Transport Air Austral, Air Madagascar and Kenya Airways towards a Privileged Partnership
Posted 19 July 2018
Air Austral and Air Madagascar have signed in Antananarivo a Memorandum of Understanding with Kenya Airways.
in Air Transport FIA2018 – Comair opts for CFM support package
Posted 18 July 2018
South Africa’s private domestic airline operator Comair Limited, has signed an eight-year Rate Per Flight Hour (RPFH) agreement with CFM to support is fleet of 16 CFM56-7B engines. The agreement is valued at $160 million at list price.
in Air Transport FIA2018: Uganda Airlines signs for two A330-800neo aircraft with Rolls-Royce’s Trent 7000 engines
Posted 18 July 2018
Uganda Airlines has signed an MoU for two A330-800neo, the new version of the best-selling A330 widebody airliner, featuring new wings, powered by Rolls-Royce’s
in Air Transport FIA2018: Embraer and Kenya Airways sign comprehensive spare parts support contract
Posted 18 July 2018
Embraer and Kenya Airways announced today at the 2018 Farnborough Airshow the signing of a multi-year contract for the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) programme.
in Air Transport Emirates opens first dedicated airport lounge in Cairo
Posted 13 July 2018
Emirates has unveiled its 42nd dedicated lounge across its global network at Cairo International Airport (CAI).
in Air Transport Air Botswana adds two ATR72-600s to its fleet
Posted 13 July 2018
African airline Air Botswana today signed a firm order for two ATR 72-600s. Having operated ATR -500 series aircraft since 1996, the Botswanan national flag carrier has been an ATR operator for more than 20 years and will now upgrade and
in Air Transport Launch of Tsaradia - the new Air Madagascar subsidiary
Posted 9 July 2018
Air Austral and Air Madagascar have materialised a crucial step in their strategic partnership.
in Air Transport Air Tanzania historic moment with first widebody delivery
Posted 8 July 2018
A new era in East African aviation opened today when Air Tanzania took delivery of its very first wide-body aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines.
in Air Transport Nearly 37,400 new aircraft required over 20 years
Posted 6 July 2018
The world’s passenger fleet will more than double to 48,000 aircraft in 20 years with traffic growing at a resilient 4.4% per year, driving a need for 37,390 new passenger and freighter aircraft according to Airbus’ new Global Market
