Aviation
Airbus logs 9 orders and delivers 14 aircraft in April
Airbus logged net orders in April for nine commercial aircraft from its A320 product line from Avolon.
By April 30th, Airbus’ gross orders in 2020 totalled 365 aircraft. After cancellations the net orders stand at 299 aircraft.
During the month, 14 deliveries were made from the A320, A330 and A350 XWB aircraft families.
Business in April brings the overall total orders logged by Airbus since its creation to 20,407 commercial aircraft, which includes 15,572 A320 Family aircraft, 1,819 A330s, 930 A350 XWBs, 642 A220s and 251 A380s.
In April, 12 A320neo Family aircraft were delivered. For Airbus widebody aircraft, one A350 XWBs was provided in the A350-900 configuration; along with one A330ceo.
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Among the month’s notable deliveries was the first 100% e-deliveries to Pegasus Airlines.
Airbus’ backlog of aircraft remaining to be delivered as of 30th April stood at 7,645, comprised 6,217 A320 Family aircraft, 529 A220s, 322 A330s, 568 A350 XWBs and nine A380s.
Aviation
China Set to Debut New J-35A Stealth Fighter at Zhuhai Airshow
Next week, China will unveil its latest stealth fighter, the J-35A, at Zhuhai Airshow. This much-anticipated debut highlights China’s ongoing ambition to strengthen its military capabilities and match U.S. air power, especially within Asia.
Scheduled for November 12-17, the airshow is expected to showcase major advancements in Chinese military aviation, including the J-35A—a new addition to China’s expanding lineup of fifth-generation fighter jets.
This unveiling marks a milestone for China as it becomes the second country, after the United States, to field two distinct fifth-generation stealth fighters. The J-35A is anticipated to complement china jets existing Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter, demonstrating China’s progress toward a high-tech, self-reliant defense industry.
The U.S. currently operates the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, and China’s J-35A will likely be a direct competitor, aligning with Beijing’s aspirations for technological parity with the West.
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The airshow comes at a symbolic time, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of both the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the establishment of the PLA Air Force on November 11. As such, the J-35A’s debut represents not only a technical achievement but also a celebration of China’s growing military influence.
Reportedly, the J-35A could be the first in a series of fighters for the PLA, with potential for carrier-based operations. Its compatibility with China’s aircraft carriers would add considerable strength to the nation’s military reach by enhancing both aerial and naval combat capabilities.
Additionally, the J-35A is seen as a future replacement for China’s aging J-10 and J-11 aircraft, alongside the FC-31. When deployed together with the J-20, the FC-31 will likely offer a potent combination in China’s air defense strategy, solidifying its status as a major player in military aviation.
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China is moving steadily toward its goal of producing indigenous, high-quality military equipment that can rival U.S. and Russian platforms.
This unveiling reinforces China’s position in the competitive landscape of fifth-generation fighters and underlines its determination to be a leading power in both defense technology and strategic military capability.
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