Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
June 21st 2023
Today's briefs report news from Airbus, Boeing, CAE, Pratt & Whitney, Safran, Travelport and Vietjet. Read More »
Airbus subsidiary, UpNext, is studying the use of a hydrogen fuel cell on an A330 to generate electricity for non-propulsive aircraft functions, such as air conditioning, on board lighting and electric power for avionics, in place of the traditional auxiliary power unit.
Boeing said lessor Avolon has ordered 40 737 MAX 8s, a commitment previously attributed to an unidentified customer on the OEM’s website.
Global flight simulator and training company, CAE, estimates commercial airlines will need 1.8 million new aviation professionals by 2032: 252,000 pilots, 328,000 technicians and 599,000 cabin crew.
Pratt & Whitney’s Singapore facility, which manufactures hybrid metallic fan blades and turbine components for the company's GTF engines, has reached full operational capability. The facility opened in 2016.
Safran will supply Vietjet with its Z200 economy class seat for the LCC's 737 MAX fleet.
Travelport has extended its distribution and operator agreement with Royal Jordanian Airlines.
