Airbus forecasts demand for 42,000 new airliners up to 2043
Airbus has published its 2024-2043 General Market Forecast, predicting that over the next 20 years international airline traffic will more than double, driving demand for over 42,000 new aircraft deliveries. In the immediate future, Airbus says that it expects traffic to grow at circa 8% per year in order to catch up with lost growth over the pandemic, before reconnecting with an annual growth of approximately 3.6% from 2027...
Gatwick earmarked for ‘Hydrogen Hub’
Airbus has partnered with London Gatwick Airport (LGW), easyJet, and Air Products to advance the development of hydrogen infrastructure at the London hub. Establishing the necessary infrastructure is vital for the future of hydrogen-powered aviation, says Airbus, and to help realise this vision, Airbus’ Hydrogen Hubs at Airports programme aims to establish liquid hydrogen supply and storage at London Gatwick. The programme will manage...
Airbus commences automatic taxiing R&D project
Airbus’ R&D division, Airbus UpNext, commenced testing last month on a new project to develop automatic taxiing and enhanced pilot assistance. According to Airbus, the three-year research project, called Optimate, will combine a wide range of technologies including advanced automation, computer vision, data fusion and machine learning (AI) to improve aircraft navigation systems and the human-machine interface. A key objective for...
Airbus developing ground collision alerting system
In 1977, Tenerife airport was the scene of a devastating ground collision between two 747 aircraft, the first one taking off and the other taxiing on the same runway. This remains the world’s deadliest aviation accident, claiming 583 lives. The subsequent investigation found two main causes. The first was a misunderstanding between ATC and the flight crew of the aircraft that was taking off. The second was a lack of coordination...
Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme open
Aer Lingus is now accepting on-line applications after opening the first stage in its Future Pilot pilot training programme. Successful applicants to the Future Pilot programme will eventually become pilots for the the Irish flag carrier. The Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme combines classroom study and practical flight training in aircraft and flight simulators. After graduating cadets will receive a Multi Pilot Commercial Licence...
