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Paul Bannwarth
 

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Sydney, 3 May 2022 – Airbus has deployed the A220 passenger aircraft to the Asia-Pacific
region as part of its latest demonstration tour.
The aircraft, an airBaltic A220-300, made a demonstration flight in Sydney (Australia) and will next fly to Singapore.
The week-long campaign will see the aircraft make another two stops in Hanoi (Vietnam) and Tokyo(Japan).
On each leg, invited guests will tour the airBaltic aircraft, which features a comfortable layout of 145 seats in a single class passenger cabin.
Airbus executives will also give product briefings of the A220 and guests can enjoy a demonstration flight.

The A220’s range and capacity make it ideal for carriers that want to open new regional routes out of Asia-Pacific, or require an aircraft for lucrative but thin routes out of the country.
It also enables a more cost-efficient and seamless way to connect to and from international services to domestic and regional destinations.
The A220 is available in two versions, with the -100 variant seating between 100 and 130 passengers and the larger -300 variant seating between 130 and 160 in typical airline layouts.
The A220 is also ideal for airlines that require an aircraft to complement the existing A320 Family.

By incorporating state-of-the-art technologies, the latest aerodynamic design and new generation Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan engines, the A220 generates fuel savings of up to 25 per cent compared with older generation aircraft of a similar size.
Capable of flying non-stop on routes of up to 3,400 nautical miles (6,300 km), the A220 offers unmatched range capability allowing connections between the Asia-Pacific region, with Australia, North Asia and the Middle East.
Today, the A220-300 is operated in the Asia-Pacific region by Korean Air on both domestic and international services with 10 aircraft. Australia’s Qantas announced this week that it is ordering 20 aircraft as part of its domestic fleet replacement programme.
Air Vanuatu has also ordered three A220s, comprising two A220-100s and one A220-300.
To date, Airbus has received 740 orders for the A220 and delivered more than 200.
Asia-Pacific is a core market for Airbus and it is the fastest growing market for air transport with 5.5% annual growth in passenger traffic (versus a global average of 4.3%).
Today the region accounts for a third of the European manufacturer’s total order book and a third of its
revenues.

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 Paul Bannwarth

Qantas confirms future Airbus fleet

● A350-1000 to fly the world’s longest routes

● A220, A321XLR to renew the carrier’s domestic fleet

● New levels of efficiency, comfort and sustainability


Toulouse, 2 May 2022 - Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A350-1000s, 20 A220s and 20 A321XLRs.

The news was announced at a ceremony in Sydney attended by Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International, Christian Scherer.

The A350-1000 was selected by Qantas following an evaluation known as Project Sunrise and will enable the carrier to operate the world's longest commercial flights.

These will include linking Sydney and Melbourne with destinations such as London and New York
non-stop for the first time ever. Featuring a premium layout, the A350 fleet will also be used by Qantas on other international services.

The A350-1000 is powered by the latest generation Trent XWB engines from Rolls-Royce.

In the single aisle category the A220 and A321XLR were chosen under an evaluation called Project Winton. The aircraft will be used by the Qantas Group on domestic services across the country, which can extend to over five hours. In addition, the A321XLR offers the range capability for flights from Australia to South East Asia, enabling the Qantas Group to open up new direct routes.

The A220 and A321XLR fleets will both be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

This agreement is in addition to the existing order for 109 A320neo Family aircraft, which includes the A321XLR for the Qantas Group low cost subsidiary Jetstar.

Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said: “New types of aircraft make new things possible.

That’s what makes today’s announcement so significant for the national carrier and for a country like
Australia where air travel is crucial. The A350 and Project Sunrise will make any city just one flight away from Australia.

It’s the last frontier and the final fix for the tyranny of distance.”

“The A320s and A220s will become the backbone of our domestic fleet for the next 20 years, helping to keep this country moving.

Their range and economics will make new direct routes possible.

“The Board’s decision to green light what is the largest aircraft order in Australian
aviation is a clear vote of confidence in the future of Qantas.”

Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International said:
"Qantas is one of the world’s iconic airlines, with a visionary spirit from its inception over 100
years ago.
We are honoured by the confidence that Qantas is placing in Airbus and look orward to delivering to the Group one of the world’s most modern, efficient and sustainable fleets.
This decision by Qantas underscores the position of the A350 as the reference long range widebody aircraft."
The A220, A321XLR and A350 are the market leaders in their respective size categories.
In addition to offering the highest levels of passenger comfort, the aircraft bring a step change in efficiency, using up to 25% less fuel, a similar reduction in carbon emissions and a noise footprint 50% lower than previous generation aircraft.
All in-production Airbus aircraft are certified to fly with a 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend, with a target to increase this to 100% by 2030.

Air Canada bumps A321neo(XLR) order

Air Canada (AC, Montréal Trudeau) has disclosed in its quarterly financial report that it has increased its A321-200NX(XLR) order book by four units to a total of 30.

"We have also advanced our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals in the quarter by announcing an order for 26 fuel-efficient Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which we have now increased to 30 aircraft. As well, we have recently entered into a long-term agreement with International Aero Engines for the selection of the PW1100G-JM engines, spare engines and related maintenance services for these new aircraft," President and Chief Executive Michael Rousseau said.

The incremental order was signed shortly after the initial commitment - Air Canada ordered the initial batch of twenty-six A321-200NX(XLR)s in late March 2022 comprising six directly from Airbus, fifteen from Air Lease Corporation, and five from AerCap. The incremental four will come directly from the manufacturer. Air Canada revealed it holds a further 15 purchase rights for the type, an increase of one.

Deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2024, with the final aircraft to arrive in 2027.

"Our announcement of the acquisition of thirty Airbus A321XLRs is a good example of Rise Higher [strategy] in action, with all four pillars working in a coordinated fashion. The fuel efficiency of these aircraft will reduce operating costs. Their long range opens new market opportunities internationally," Rousseau added during the investor call.

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Virgin Australia to add B737MAX8

Batik Air Malaysia was granted its AOC by the civil aviation authorities of Malaysia, ending the use of the Malindo Air-brand. The rebranding was decided by the Lion Air Group in order to streamline its full-service airlines in the Group, which now consists of Batik Air (Indonesia) and Batik Air Malaysia.

Malindo Air was founded in September 2012 and is a joint-venture between Malaysian Aerospace and Defence Industries and the Lion Air Group. Today, it operates a fleet of twelve ATR72-600s and three B737-800s. In the coming months, the airline is also adding at least five B737-8s to the fleet, two coming from the Lion Air Group and three new from Boeing (but from the Lion Air Group orderbook).

Next to Batik Air, the Lion Air Group also consists of Lion Air, Super Air Jet, Thai Lion Air and Wings Air.
Scramble
Illustration by Batik Air.

Malindo Air rebrands into Batik Air Malaysia

 

Batik Air Malaysia was granted its AOC by the civil aviation authorities of Malaysia, ending the use of the Malindo Air-brand. The rebranding was decided by the Lion Air Group in order to streamline its full-service airlines in the Group, which now consists of Batik Air (Indonesia) and Batik Air Malaysia.

Malindo Air was founded in September 2012 and is a joint-venture between Malaysian Aerospace and Defence Industries and the Lion Air Group. Today, it operates a fleet of twelve ATR72-600s and three B737-800s. In the coming months, the airline is also adding at least five B737-8s to the fleet, two coming from the Lion Air Group and three new from Boeing (but from the Lion Air Group orderbook).

Next to Batik Air, the Lion Air Group also consists of Lion Air, Super Air Jet, Thai Lion Air and Wings Air.
Scramble
Illustration by Batik Air.