Aviation

Delta Air Lines raises its firm order for A220 aircraft to 107.

One of the largest orders at the Farnborough airshow in the UK was made by Delta for an Airbus A220 and Boeing 737 max. #Delta #A220 #airbus

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Delta Air Lines has firmed up orders for 12 A220-300 aircraft, bringing Delta’s total firm order for A220s to 107 aircraft – 45 A220-100s and 62 A220-300s. The A220s will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines.

“The A220-300 is inexpensive, efficient, and performs really well,” remarked Mahendra Nair, S.V.P. – Fleet & TechOps Supply Chain at Delta. “These extra A220 Family aircraft represent a terrific investment for our customers and workers, and they will be critical as we continue to create a more sustainable future for air travel.”

“Delta was the A220’s launch client in the United States, and it’s delighted to announce this incremental order that shows how satisfied it is with the A220, both economically and from a passenger standpoint,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International. “Additionally, with its great range and short airfield performance, this aircraft is a genuine winner for our customers.” Delta, thank you for your confidence in further expanding your fleet with all our new generation aircraft!”

In October 2018, Delta received its first Airbus A220, making it the first U.S. airline to fly the model. Delta operated a fleet of 388 Airbus aircraft as of the end of June 2022, including 56 A220s, 249 A320 Family aircraft, 57 A330s, and 26 A350-900s.

As the first aircraft specifically designed for the 100-150 seat market, the A220 combines cutting-edge aerodynamics, innovative materials, and Pratt & Whitney’s most recent GTFTM engines. In comparison to previous generation aircraft, the A220 offers clients a 50% reduction in noise footprint, up to a 25% reduction in fuel burn per seat and CO2 emissions, as well as 50% less NOx emissions than industry requirements.

The A220 is the ideal aircraft for both regional and long-distance operations, with 220 A220s supplied to 15 airlines operating on four continents. The A220 has been used by 60 million passengers thus far. There are now around 700 itineraries and 300 destinations served by the fleet. Over 25 customers had placed orders for 760+ A220 aircraft as of the end of June 2022, showing its success on the small single-aisle market.

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Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”