Aviation

Airbus and Boeing Average List Prices

Boeing and Airbus will display these aircraft at Farnborough.

2018 price adjustment across Airbus’ modern product range reflects continuous investment and customer value

Toulouse, 15^th January 2018 – Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by two percent across the product line, effective from January 1^st 2018.

John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers, Airbus Commercial Aircraft said: “Our new 2018 pricing reflects Airbus’ continuous investments into its aircraft programmes to maximise their value for our customers’ satisfaction – with the winning combination of performance, operating economics and passenger experience.”

AIRBUS AIRCRAFT

2018 AVERAGE LIST PRICES* (USD millions)

A318	77.4
A319	92.3
A320	101.0
A321	118.3
A319neo	101.5
A320neo	110.6
A321neo	129.5
A330-200	238.5
A330-800 (neo)	259.9
A330-200 Freighter	241.7
A330-300	264.2
A330-900 (neo)	296.4
A350-800	280.6
A350-900	317.4
A350-1000	366.5
A380	445.6

Here’s the full 2018 Boeing price list:

737 Family
737-700: $85.8 million
737-800: $102.2 million
737-900ER: $108.4 million
737 MAX 7: $96.0 million
737 MAX 8: $117.1 million
737 MAX 200: $120.2 million
737 MAX 9: $124.1 million
737 MAX 10: $129.9 million (first time offered)

747 Family
747-8: $402.9 million
747-8 Freighter: $403.6 million

767 Family
767-2C: n/a
767-300ER: $209.8 million
767-300 Freighter: $212.2 million

777 Family
777-200ER: $295.2 million
777-200LR: $334.0 million
777-300ER: $361.5 million
777 Freighter: $339.2 million
777-8: $394.9 million
777-9: $425.8 million

787 Family
787-8: $239.0 million
787-9: $281.6 million
787-10: $325.8 million

Aviation

Airbus Enhances A350 Cabin with 10-Abreast Seating

Airbus has announced a new partnership with Jiatai Aircraft Equipment, a Chinese aircraft seating manufacturer, to supply upgraded economy-class seats for the A350 widebody series.

This collaboration, unveiled at the 2024 Airshow China, focuses on developing a newly designed economy seat tailored for the A350‘s New Production Standard (NPS) cabin.

One of the key features of the NPS cabin is the ability to accommodate 17-inch wide economy seats, compared to the previous 16.5-inch wide seats that airlines were limited to in the A350’s earlier configurations.

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This change is made possible by the expanded space in the NPS cabin, which is 35 inches longer and 4 inches wider than the previous version. This extra space is achieved by slightly moving the cockpit wall forward and shifting the rear pressure bulkhead back by one frame.

The wider cabin allows airlines to add up to 30 extra economy seats without compromising comfort. For airlines opting for a 3-4-3 seating layout, the 17-inch wide seats are an excellent choice for a more comfortable passenger experience. However, some airlines, such as Iberia, may choose to retain a 9-abreast layout with wider seats for added comfort.

The NPS cabin also offers enhanced flexibility for airline operators. One major advantage is the ability to easily switch between a 9-abreast and 10-abreast seating configuration without requiring significant downtime for aircraft reconfiguration. Airlines can use the same seat rails, tracks, and IFE interfaces, making the transition smoother and quicker.

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In addition, the design of the floor attachments and air-conditioning systems has been optimized for 10-abreast seating, meaning airlines can upgrade their cabins without needing to make substantial modifications to the aircraft’s structure.

Though it’s still unclear when Jiatai’s economy-class seats will be officially added to the A350’s Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) catalogue, the collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing the A350’s cabin offerings.

With this partnership, Airbus is providing more seating options for airlines, ensuring that they can meet diverse customer needs while improving overall operational efficiency.