Air Europa - the airline that was first to place commitments for the original Airbus A350 three years ago - has switched to the rival Boeing 787. The Spanish carrier has placed orders for eight Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-powered 787-8s, and purchase rights on eight more. Air Europa's decision signals the end of restructuring of the orderbook for the original A350 model, with customers having been migrated by Airbus to the new XWB or chosen an alternative aircraft type.
Source: Flight International
Bombardier’s decision not to exhibit at the EBACE business jet convention in Geneva next month reflects a belief that its marketing dollars can be put to better use elsewhere.
Bombardier turned a $110 million profit in the first quarter of 2022 despite a dip in aircraft deliveries, and has rolled out a new logo it says reflects the company’s shift into solely a business jet manufacturer.
Rick Leach, chief executive of GoJet Airlines, sees a rare opportunity in front of the St Louis-based regional carrier created by slackening demand for pilots among its major US counterparts.
