Aerospace

These are the top 20 airlines in the world for 2022

World’s Best Premium Economy Class Airlines 2022

The well-known airline survey website airlineratining.com has announced the world’s best airlines today. After COVID’s first airline survey, the company made an important announcement in which it analyzed the various factors of the airline that have led to them holding the best position in the world due to their innovative products, passenger services, connecting routes, and, most importantly, safety factors.

These are the top 20 airlines in the world for 2022

These Are The Top 20 Airlines 2022

Qatar has retained its top ranks in recent years. Air New Zealand has dropped to second place, with Etihad Airways in third place. For the first time, JetBlue is ranked among the top 20 airlines in the world. The majority of Asian and Middle Eastern airlines are mentioned in the top 20.

Cabin : Air New Zealand

Qatar Airways was also named Best Business Class. “The airline’s Qsuite offers a first-class experience in business class,” Mr Thomas said. “Our judges rated it as the greatest overall business-class product they had seen.”

Air New Zealand took second place in the Top Twenty Airlines rankings, Best Airline in the Pacific, Best Premium Economy, and Best Economy in the AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards.

“Air New Zealand punches far above its weight,” said Mr Thomas. “Over the last 15 years, it has set the benchmark for airline excellence in so many areas.” Its Premium Economy is simply outstanding, setting the industry standard and providing the best value in the sky.”

Singapore airlines cabin display

In addition, the airline has recently launched a massive makeover and new items that will be introduced in 2024.

Singapore Airlines was named Best First Class and Best Lounges for its innovative Suites product.

The six Suites in this beautiful cabin at the front of the upper deck of the airline’s flagship Airbus A380s are the size of modest hotel rooms.

Virgin Australia was named Best Cabin Crew, while Emirates was named Best In-Flight Entertainment.

This year, several new award categories were established, with winners including Etihad Airways for Best Environmental Airline, Korean Air for Best Cargo Airline, and Vietjet for Best Value Airline.

Qantas link was named Best Regional Airline for its remarkable service in Australia’s remote outback.

JetBlue takes delivery of A321LR with the first Airspace interior

JetBlue (Americas), Turkish Airlines (Europe), Qatar Airways (Middle East/Africa), Korean Air (Asia), and Air New Zealand received awards for long-haul excellence (Pacific).

Southwest Airlines (Americas), easyJet (Europe), Jetstar (Asia/Pacific), and Fly Dubai are the best low-cost airlines (Middle-East).

Qantas interior

Top Twenty Airlines 2022

AirlineRatings.com also named its Best of the Best:

Qatar Airways,
Air New Zealand,
Etihad Airways,
Korean Air,
Singapore Airlines,
Qantas,
Virgin Australia,
EVA Air,
Turkish Airlines,
All Nippon Airways,
Cathay Pacific Airways,
Virgin Atlantic,
Japan Air Lines,
JetBlue,
Finnair,
Emirates,
Hawaiian,
Air France/KLM,
Alaska Airlines
British Airways.

Aerospace

Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft

Credit:Aurora Flight Sciences

Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.

This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.

Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.

Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.

Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.

Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.

Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.