November 15, 2023News

Emirates And Safran Sign Contracts Worth USD 1.2 Billion

Dubai-based airline Emirates has been rather busy this week. After announcing an investment towards a new engineering facility and completing agreements with Boeing for 95 new aircraft, the carrier is back with another development. It has inked contracts with USD 1.2 billion with Safran. This includes a USD 1 billion deal for the latest-gen seats for Emirates’ new fleet of Airbus A350, Boeing 777X-9, and the existing Boeing 777-300 and Airbus A380 jets.

The agreement includes Business, Premium Economy and Economy class seats for Emirates’ Airbus A350 and the Boeing 777X-9. Besides seats, Safran will also supply Galleys for both aforementioned aircraft. Furthermore, Emirates will receive the RAVE AeroConnect Ka solution from Safran Passenger Innovations. According to the airline, this new technology will uplift inflight connectivity to provide flexibility in entertainment. Also, 50 Airbus A350, 60 Airbus A380 and 50 Boeing 777X-9 will be fitted with Safran’s agnostic satcom connectivity solution. The contracts also cover the supply of wheels and carbon brakes for the Emirates A350.

Other contracts cover the maintenance, repair and overhaul parameters. For instance, Safran Landing Services will provide services for the A380’s Nose Land Gear and the aircraft’s landing systems lifecycle. Also, Emirates has inked a 10-year service agreement with Safran Aerosystems that covers repair and maintenance for Boeing 777 safety and cabin system components.

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December 8, 2023

Cathay Cargo To Buy Up To 26 Airbus A350F Freighters

To make Hong Kong the world’s top air cargo hub, Cathay Group has placed a firm order for Airbus A350F Freighters. The agreement also gives the option for the Hong Kong-based airline to purchase a further 20 such aircraft. Cathay confirms that the first units from this order will start arriving in 2027. These freighter aircraft will help the carrier link its hub and China Mainland with long-haul destinations across North America, South America and Europe.

Presently, Cathay Group’s Cargo services are handled by 20 Boeing 747 freighters, including 14 B747-8Fs and 6 B747-400ERFs. In addition to those purpose-built aircraft, the airline serves cargo needs with belly capacity on its fleet of passenger aeroplanes.

The order book for Cathay Group currently includes 21 Boeing 777-9s, with deliveries expected to start in 2025, and 49 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft, all expected to join the fleet by 2029.

December 7, 2023

Pratt & Whitney Propels The Falcon 6X Into Service

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada joins Dassault Aviation in celebrating the latter’s Falcon 6X’s entry into service. The business jet, which had bagged its type certifications from EASA and FAA earlier this year, is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW812D turbofan engines. The Falcon 6X entered service on November 30, 2023.

In the testing phase, the engines proved so fuel-efficient that they could fly the largest Falcon jet for up to 5,500 nautical miles (10,200km). Plus, compared to direct competition, the PW812D also offers improvements over noise and emissions. Pratt & Whitney Canada claims that the PW800 series engines require 40 per cent less scheduled maintenance and 20 per cent fewer inspections when compared to rivals in the same class.

The engines in question are already compatible with a 50 per cent blend of kerosene-based jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Further tests are being conducted for up to 100 per cent use of SAF.