Mixed fortunes for Airbus and Boeing in first half amid sharp declines
Combined deliveries by Airbus and Boeing have declined by more than half during the first six months of 2020 to just 266 aircraft, compared with 2019. Meanwhile the overall order intake has collapsed into a negative tally, although this is driven by a raft of cancellations for the Boeing 737 Max.
Airbus deliveries halve in the first six months
Airbus delivered 196 aircraft over the first six months of the year, half the figure of 389 it had achieved at the same point in 2019.
Why crisis could power lessors to 50% fleet penetration: Cirium
Why market opportunities created by pandemic could propel sector into an increasing share of industry’s assets
Close to 400 cancellations so far in 2020, driven by 737 Max
As 2020 passes its halfway point, fleets data from Cirium reveals that the mainline aircraft manufacturers have suffered almost 400 cancellations so far - 80% of which are for the Boeing 737 Max.
BOC Aviation cancels orders for 30 737 Max jets
Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation has cancelled an order for 30 Boeing 737 Max jets, and intends to defer delivery of others.
Airbus not expecting significant changes in production rates: Faury
Airbus is not expecting to make substantial adjustments to its production rates for the foreseeable future, following the cuts to monthly output it disclosed in early April.
British Airways takes delivery of first 787-10 after delay
British Airways finally receives its first Boeing 787-10 months later than planned.
Al Baker sends warning about forcing deliveries as Qatar seeks deferrals
As Qatar Airways looks to defer its large orderbook with Airbus and Boeing, group chief executive Akbar Al Baker warns that there will be consequences if airframers try to force the delivery of new aircraft in the current climate.
Comac gets post-pandemic boost from China Express order
China Express Airlines has signed a partnership agreement framework with Comac for the purchase of 100 ARJ21 and C919 aircraft.
Boeing logs new 767F orders in May though aircraft cancellations continue
Boeing received new orders for six 767 Freighters in May, though the company’s aircraft backlog declined by 90 jets in the month due largely to order cancellations and other negative adjustments.