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20/07/2022

Embraer Secures Key Farnborough Airshow Orders From Porter & Alaska Air Group

The Brazilian manufacturer also shared details regarding its upcoming turboprop program. Following major announcements at the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow from Airbus and, in particular, Boeing, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has also got in on the act by revealing its latest orders. The company has secured deals with the Alaska Air Group and Porter for various regional jet designs. Porter Airlines has demonstrated a strong commitment to Embraer's next-generation E2 series by placing 20 firm orders for the stretched-fuselage E195-E2 model. Valued at US$1.56 million, the deal brings its total firm order for the type up to 50, with options for 50 more. Michael Deluce, its President and CEO, stated: "Embraer has a proven aircraft, representing the best of environmental efficiency, operating performance and passenger comfort. We are in final preparations to introduce the E195-E2 to North America, joining other global airlines already benefiting from its use. The aircraft will become core to our fleet, as Porter reshapes passenger expectations for air travel in same way we did over 15 years ago."

As it stands, ch-aviation.com shows that Porter's fleet consists entirely of Dash 8-Q400 turboprops (29 examples). As such, its order for the E195-E2 will help grow the airline's fleet, network, and, it will hope, passenger numbers. Meanwhile, Embraer also took the opportunity this afternoon to announce a 21-aircraft order placed by the Alaska Air Group for its E175 model. Valued at US$1.12 billion, this comprises eight firm orders and 13 options, with the aircraft going to Horizon Air. Horizon operates regional feeder services on behalf of Alaska Airlines.

According to data from ch-aviation, the carrier already flies 30 E175s, which accompany a 31-aircraft Dash 8Q-400 turboprop fleet. The Alaska Air Group plans to fit the new aircraft with a three-class configuration, and it will begin receiving deliveries from this particular order in Q2 of 2023. Nat Pieper, Senior Vice President of Fleet, Finance, and Alliances at Alaska Airlines, stated:

Turboprop update

In recent times, Embraer has also been making headlines with its proposed development of a new turboprop aircraft. While the project is still in its relative infancy, the manufacturer was able to share some exciting details about the level of interest that it has already garnered during the program's early stages. Specifically, it has received "well above 250" letters of intent for the rear-engined aircraft, which suggests that it has a promising future ahead of it. Of course, there is still a long way to go, but Embraer hopes to be able to draw up such deals on a firmer basis "in the next 9-12 months." In the meantime, engine selection will play a key role in the finalizing of these purchase agreements.

https://simpleflying.com/embraer-farnborough-airshow-orders-porter-alaska-air-group/

20/07/2022

Delta Air Lines Boosts Airbus A220 Order In Farnborough

The airline has added firm commitments for 12 more of the narrowbody jet. Delta Air Lines has announced an order for 12 more Airbus A220-300 jets on the second day of the Farnborough Airshow. The additional orders bring the US airline's total A220 commitment to 107 planes. This is split between 45 -100s and 62 -300s. Day one of the Farnborough Airshow was quickly dominated by Boeing, with an early announcement for 100 737 MAX 10 aircraft, also from Delta Air Lines. Airbus didn't have much to share, though it did announce a scheme where it would pay to pump CO2 from the atmosphere into ground-based storage. Having announced its Boeing order yesterday, Delta decided to add the Airbus order early this morning Commenting on this morning's announcement, Mahendra Nair, S.V.P. - Fleet & TechOps Supply Chain at Delta, remarked, “The A220-300 is economical, efficient and delivers superior performance.

These additional aircraft in the A220 Family are an excellent investment for our customers and employees and will be fundamental as we work toward a more sustainable future for air travel.” Delta Air Lines was the United States launch customer of the Airbus A220, taking its first delivery in October 2018. Since that first aircraft, the fleet has grown significantly. Today the airline operates 56 aircraft across the two variants, with the total Delta fleet amounting to 388 aircraft. With its 56 A220s, Delta Air Lines is currently the largest A220 operator in the world. Behind it is airBaltic with 36 aircraft, all A220-300s. Today's order also edges Delta Air Lines into the top spot regarding ordered aircraft. As of yesterday, JetBlue had ordered 100 aircraft (all A220-300s), while Delta had 95 aircraft across the two variants. The new order edges Delta into the top spot with firm orders for 107 jets. While Delta was already the largest A220-100 customer with 45 orders for the smaller variant, JetBlue remains the biggest customer of the A22-300.
https://simpleflying.com/delta-airlines-airbus-a220-order-farnborough/

20/07/2022

Delta Air Lines Announces Huge Boeing 737 MAX 10 Order

The deal has kicked off the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow in an exciting fashion. Delta Air Lines has made the first big splash of the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow, by placing an order with Boeing. The Atlanta-based SkyTeam member has purchased 100 of the US manufacturing juggernaut's 737 MAX 10 model, with a further 30 options. This follows extensive speculation in the run-up to the show. With the pre-show rumor mill having featured the prospects of Delta making an order for the MAX, the carrier has wasted no time in making the deal happen. As just announced at the Farnborough Airshow, it has ordered 100 stretched-fuselage 737 MAX 10s, with options for 30 more. Deliveries of the next-generation narrowbody's largest variant to Delta Air Lines will run from 2025 to 2029. Delta Air Lines has a significant amount of older aircraft from the Boeing 737NG (Next Generation) family in its fleet. Indeed, data from ch-aviation.com currently lists one 737-700, 77 737-800s, and 159 737-900ERs as being at its disposal. Despite this, until today, it was the only US big three carrier not to have begun flying, or even ordered, any aircraft from the Boeing 737 MAX series. This has now changed, with the 100 firm options coming at just the right time for the MAX 10 model. The type's future had been in doubt of late, with Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun having reportedly threatened to axe the model earlier this month. However, these prospects have since been played down, and Delta's commitment to the type will certainly ease fears about its future.

Both Boeing and Delta Air Lines expressed pride and satisfaction at having signed such a significant deal. Delta is looking forward to benefiting from the MAX 10's sustainability credentials, with CEO Ed Bastian stating that; "The Boeing 737 MAX 10 will be an important addition to Delta's fleet as we shape a more sustainable future for air travel, with an elevated customer experience, improved fuel efficiency and best-in-class performance. These new aircraft provide superior operating economics and network flexibility, and the agreement reflects our prudent approach to deploying our capital." As for Boeing, it is happy that Delta has committed to the MAX 10 forming the backbone of its narrowbody fleet for the years to come. Once again reflecting on the type's efficiency, Boeing's Commercial President Stan Deal added:

"We are proud that Delta Air Lines is renewing its single-aisle fleet with the 737 MAX, the industry's most fuel-efficient family of airplanes. Built in our factory in Washington State with support from key suppliers across the US, the 737-10 will provide Delta Air Lines with the best economics to carry more passengers across its short and medium-haul routes." Delta also plans to reconfigure 29 of its Boeing 737-900ER aircraft as part of the wider modernization of its single-aisle fleet. These are its youngest 737s, clocking in at 6.5 years old on average (compared to 20.9 for its 737-800s).
As such, they will also play a key role in the carrier's short to medium-haul operations for many years to come. Regarding the reconfiguration, it confirmed: "Delta Air Lines has also contracted with Boeing Global Services for a full interior reconfiguration of 29 Next Generation 737-900ERs in its fleet. This will support having these airplanes ready to enter Delta Air Lines' 2025 summer schedule with fully refreshed interiors."

https://simpleflying.com/delta-announces-boeing-order-farnborough/

23/05/2022

ATR Launches Its Next Generation Evo Aircraft

ATR announces the next generation of its popular turboprop will feature hybrid technology and run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel. Today, regional aircraft manufacturer ATR announced its plans for the next generation of its best-selling family of regional aircraft, the ATR "EVO," due to enter service by 2030. The next generation of aircraft will feature a new powerplant with hybrid capability and improvements in performance, economics, and sustainability. The new eco-design will include new propellers, upgraded systems, and an enhanced cabin. The aircraft will remain a two-engine turboprop that can run on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The Toulouse-based company ranks as the world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer with customers in over 100 countries worldwide and recently celebrated its 40th birthday. Stefano Bortoli, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, highlighted the potential of the new generation to reduce emissions worldwide:

“Our next generation of aircraft will be a step forward in responsible flying through further incremental innovation. When it enters the market, the new ATR ‘EVO’ will pave the way towards a decarbonised future for aviation." ATR currently provides several models of its turboprop aircraft to regional carriers across the globe and is striving to lead the charge toward decarbonization. The manufacturer recently reaffirmed its focus on lowering maintenance costs and emissions in the Asia-Pacific region, where it maintains a significant presence. The area contains a considerable number of isolated communities that rely on these short-haul aircraft to transport cargo and passengers. ATR will achieve cost-saving through a 20% lower fuel burn and a 20% overall reduction in maintenance costs. The aircraft will also feature improved performance in terms of time to climb and an enhanced cabin, which will utilize lighter bio-sourced and recycled materials.

The forthcoming ATR ‘EVO’ aims to be more economical than its current iteration, with customers predicted operating cost savings in the double-digits. Fabrice Vautier, Senior Vice President Commercial at ATR, highlighted the benefits to regional airlines:"This means airlines can serve thin routes more profitably, and communities can benefit from more connectivity, more essential services, and more economic development." "Our aim is to continue to offer customers and society ever more inclusive and responsible air transportation.” When powered by traditional jet fuel, the 'EVO' aircraft will emit over 50% less CO2 than a regional jet. When using 100% SAF, its emissions will be close to zero. The manufacturer successfully operated a series of flights earlier this year using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Over seven hours of flight time was completed with a prototype ATR 72-600 aircraft using second-generation biofuel by NESTE, which comes from renewable waste and residue raw materials. ATR aims to have its aircraft certified to fly on 100% SAF by 2025.

The flights resulted from a collaboration between ATR, NESTE, and Braathens Regional Airlines. The Scandinavian carrier hopes to operate one of its ATR aircraft entirely on sustainable fuels before the end of the year. The estimated CO2 emissions reductions for an ATR turboprop flying solely on SAF in both engines on regional routes is estimated to be up to 82%. The Finnish fuel provider recently signed deals with United Airlines, Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic, and Boeing to deliver SAF. Neste currently produces 100,000 tons of SAF per year and looks to increase to 1.5 million tons (1.875 billion liters) annually by the end of 2023.

https://simpleflying.com/atr-evo-next-generation-aircraft/

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