Air Senegal has taken delivery of its first A330-900 from Airbus’ production line in Toulouse. The carrier is the first African airline to fly Airbus’ new generation widebody aircraft featuring latest technology engines, new wings with enhanced aerodynamics and a curved wingtip design, drawing best practices from the A350 XWB.
Fitted with a three-class cabin comprising 32 Business class, 21
Premium Plus and 237 Economy class seats, Air Senegal plans to operate
its first A330neo on its Dakar-Paris route and to further develop its
medium and long-haul network.
The A330neo is the true new generation aircraft building on the
best-selling widebody A330’s features and leveraging on A350 XWB
technology. Powered by the latest Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the
A330neo provides an unprecedented level of efficiency – with 25% lower
fuel burn per seat than previous generation competitors. Equipped with
the Airspace by Airbus cabin, the A330neo offers a unique passenger
experience with more personal space and the latest generation in-flight
entertainment system and connectivity.
Note to editors
This delivery event also marks the first time when the Airbus
Foundation and Air Senegal team up for goodwill flight. Read more on
Airbus Foundation website
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (UTX),
and Embraer celebrated delivery of the GTF™ PW1900G production engines
for the E195-E2 aircraft at Embraer’s E2 final assembly line in São José
dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil. The E195-E2 is expected to enter into service in the second half of 2019 with Azul Brazilian Airlines.
“We
are excited to receive the GTF production engines for the initial
serial production of the E195-E2, as we know firsthand the advantages
that these engines provide to our customers and the environment,” said Fernando Antonio Oliveira, Embraer’s E2 Program Director.
Embraer’s E190-E2 aircraft, which is also powered by the Pratt & Whitney PW1900G engine, entered service in April 2018 with Widerøe, followed by Air Astana in December 2018.
“Delivering the first production engines for the E195-E2 is an important milestone for the program,” said Graham Webb,
vice president of Commercial Engine Programs at Pratt & Whitney.
“We look forward to continuing to work together to support Embraer’s
second GTF-powered E2 aircraft model.”
In
addition to being selected as the exclusive propulsion system for the
E2 commercial aircraft, Pratt & Whitney’s APS2600E auxiliary power
unit (APU) is the sole-sourced APU for the E2 family. The APS2600E APU
gives airlines greater flexibility, by increasing the altitude ceiling
for ETOPS and other operations, and providing a significant increase in
electrical power delivery to meet the needs of today’s airlines.
The
E195-E2 aircraft has more than 24% reduction in fuel burn per seat than
the previous-generation E195, with NOx emissions 50% below the ICAO
CAEP/6 regulation and 19dB to 20dB of ICAO Chapter 4 cumulative noise
margin.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units. United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace industries. To learn more about UTC, visit its website at www.utc.com, or follow the company on Twitter: @UTC.
This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future business opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in levels of demand in the aerospace industry, in levels of air travel, and in the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design, development, production support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies (including our expected returns under customer contracts); as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corp.’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
PARIS/DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai’s Emirates is exploring switching some orders for the world’s largest jetliner, the Airbus A380, to the smaller A350 in a move raising new doubts about the future of Europe’s superjumbo, people familiar with the matter said.
The Gulf carrier, which has invested tens of billions of dollars in more than 100 A380s, has been struggling to finalise a deal to buy another 36 to keep assembly lines open, due to differences with engine maker Rolls-Royce.
Now, Airbus is looking closely at closing A380 factories sooner than expected as part of a reshuffle of orders, with Chief Executive Tom Enders unlikely to leave the situation unresolved when his mandate ends in April, they said.
A person familiar with the matter said Airbus was looking “extremely seriously” at setting the timetable for a shutdown but said no decision had been taken.
Airbus said in a statement after Reuters first published news of the talks that it “confirms it is in discussions with Emirates airline in relation to its A380 contract”. But it said details of negotiations were confidential.
Emirates and Rolls-Royce declined to comment.
Emirates announced the deal for up to 36 aircraft worth as much as $16 billion (£12 billion) at list prices a year ago, throwing a lifeline to the programme’s roughly 3,000 workers and securing its future for at least another decade.
The airline is an ardent supporter of the jet, which was designed with luxury features like bars and showers.
But sales of four-engined planes are tumbling as many airlines switch to smaller twin-engined jets like the A350 and Boeing 777 due to improvements in range and efficiency.
A year-long impasse between Emirates and Rolls-Royce over shortfalls in fuel savings has so far blocked the order.
Airbus is trying to broker a complex workaround which could see Emirates take smaller jets also powered by Rolls-Royce while it tries to secure homes for as many A380s as possible, with British Airways recently expressing interest.
Airbus has dangled the prospect of closing A380 production before, and industry sources say such manoeuvres can be a negotiating tactic to force the feuding parties to agree.
But time is running out for the A380 with few airlines willing to spend the sums invested by Emirates, which has made it a backbone of its global network alongside the Boeing 777.
The production line is “untenable”, a senior industry source said
A decision by Emirates to order the A350 would offer a respite for Airbus and its main engine partner Rolls-Royce after the Gulf carrier axed an order for the A380 in 2014.
Airbus and Rolls are keen to maintain a foothold with the Gulf carrier and prevent Boeing filling the gap with more of its General Electric-powered 777s.
(Reporting by Tim Hepher and Alexander Cornwell; Editing by Michel Rose and Edmund Blair)
Airbus’ manufacturing growth in the United States advanced another step today in Mobile, Alabama, as construction of the company’s A220 Manufacturing Facility officially launched with a groundbreaking ceremony. The assembly line will satisfy the strong and growing U.S. demand for the A220 aircraft, the newest offering in Airbus’ commercial aircraft product line.
Tom Enders, CEO of Airbus, and Guillaume Faury, President Airbus Commercial Aircraft led the celebration and welcomed approximately 700 attendees including Airbus and other industry executives, Airbus manufacturing employees, state and national dignitaries, and local community leaders.
The new assembly line, which is the company’s second U.S.-based commercial aircraft production facility, will be located at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley adjacent to the A320 Family production line and will facilitate assembly of A220-100 and A220-300 aircraft for U.S. customers. Aircraft production is planned to begin in Q3 2019; with first delivery of a Mobile assembled A220 aircraft scheduled for 2020. The new A220 production facilities will be complete by next year.
Airbus has strong and longstanding ties to the United States, with Airbus aircraft being operated by the largest airlines in America. Additionally, Airbus is a major partner of U.S. aerospace companies and workers. In the last three years, Airbus spent $48 billion in the United States with hundreds of U.S. suppliers in more than 40 states, translating into Airbus support of more than 275,000 American jobs. Among its facilities in the U.S. Airbus has: engineering centers in Kansas and Alabama; a major training facility in Florida and soon one in Colorado; materials support and headquarters in Virginia; an A320 Family assembly line delivering aircraft in Alabama; an innovative think tank (A3 ) in California; a drone data analysis business (Airbus Aerial) in Atlanta, Georgia; helicopter manufacturing and assembly facilities in Texas and Mississippi; and a satellite manufacturing facility (OneWeb) in Florida.
The A220 is the only aircraft purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market; it delivers unbeatable fuel efficiency and true widebody comfort in a single-aisle aircraft. The A220 brings together state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitney’s latest-generation PW1500G geared turbofan engines to offer at least 20 percent lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous generation aircraft. With a range of up to 3,200 nm (5920 km), the A220 offers the performance of larger single-aisle aircraft.
With an order book of more than 500 aircraft to date, the A220 has all the credentials to win the lion’s share of the 100- to 150-seat aircraft market estimated to represent at least 7,000 aircraft over the next 20 years.
MEGADETH has announced its first-ever Megacruise will take place starting on October 13, 2019 aboard the Norwegian Jewel. The 5 night journey will depart from Los Angeles, California, with stops in both San Diego, California and Ensenada, Mexico. The ship will return to Los Angeles on October 18, 2019.
The official web site states: “While there are dozens of daily performances by our featured artists, that’s just the beginning of the fan experience. Quite simply, the Norwegian Jewel will become the home of artists and fans, interacting in many different ways throughout the five-night voyage.
“This interactive experience affords you a variety of events and activities that will put you front and center with metal icons that have been an integral part of your life. From Artist Photo Experiences to Intimate Morning Coffee Jams, Music Clinics to Fan/Artist Sporting Competitions and more, there’s always a way to get up close and personal with your favorite artists.
“You might happen to bump into one of your faves at one of the Jewel’s many watering holes, or possibly share a moment at the Charity Auction…this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Confirmed bands joining Megadeth for the cruise so far includes Anthrax, Armored Saint, BeastO Blanco, Corrosion Of Conformity, Danko Jones, Devildriver, Doro, John 5, Metalachi, Metal Church, and Testament.
