Paris Air Show 2023, all the aircraft and news from Airbus and Boeing
There comes a certain time of year when the eyes and ears of the aviation industry and aviation enthusiasts are [...]
There comes a certain time of year when the eyes and ears of the aviation industry and aviation enthusiasts are on Paris. This period has arrived, with every two years (Paris will alternates with Farnborough every year) and the date is June 19-25 for the Paris Air Show, which is held at Le Bourget Airport.
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Next week, then, could hold big announcements of new aircraft orders, especially for the two giants: Airbus and Boeing. In fact, according to some analysts, the busiest airlines during the Paris week may be Indian (Akasa Air, Air India, and Indigo) and U.S. airlines (Delta above all, but also some low-costs).
In the meantime, however, we can take a look at what products, aircraft, and developments in technology or on the topic of sustainability the two companies will present during the exposition.
Rumors about A220-500
Until a few weeks ago, it seemed almost certain that Airbus would choose the Paris Air Show 2023 in particular to unveil the new A220-500; that is, the larger version of the successful A220 narrowbody aircraft family. In recent hours, however, it seems that the ceo, Guillame Faury, disproved this hypothesis definitively.
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Airbus home-grown aircraft that will definitely be present in Paris are theA321XLR - aircraft that will change long-haul single-aisle travel but still awaiting certification-the A321LR "little brother" and the A350-900.
A321XLR starring
The A321XLR will also conduct a flight demonstration and the first official deliveries of the new model should be carried out in 2024.
The aircraft is part of the Airbus A320 family and is unique because it combines a range of about 8,400 km (thanks to an additional fuel tank placed in the center-rear part of the aircraft) with a single-aisle short- to medium-range aircraft size.
The A321Xlr allows you to fly, for example, Rome to New York, London to Miami, Dubai to Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo to Sydney or Buenos Aires to Miami with a capacity ranging from 180 to 220 seats using the two classes of service.
Airbus' electric plane
Premiering in Paris - and for the first time to the public - Airbus will unveil its EcoPulse, the aerotaxi with a hybrid-electric thruster and six electrically driven propellers along the wing that the company is developing together with Daher and Safran.
Boeing, the 737-10 and sustainability
For its part, Boeing will certainly present the 737-10, the largest member of the Max family,who will join the new 777-9 in the in-flight performance, while Wisk Aero - a subsidiary of Boeing--will see the debut of its sixth-generation, all-electric, autonomous air cab, which the company plans to certify for commercial passenger operations.
On the sustainability side, however, the North American manufacturer will present its "Cascade" climate impact, a data modeling tool recently made available to the public, to provide useful information on the aviation industry's goal of zeroing out the emissions by 2050.
The company will also unveil a new tool that can track the sustainable fuel capacity for Aviation (Saf) worldwide and will provide an update on the implementation of 100% aircraft compatible with Saf., by 2030.
"With the return of our industry to Le Bourget, we look forward to meeting our customers, suppliers and partners at a time when demand for commercial air travel is on the rise," said Brendan Nelson, president of Boeing Global - For more than a century, Boeing has protected, connected and inspired people around the world through innovation and its products. With sustainable growth at the forefront over the next 100 years, we will continue to work together around the world to support aviation's commitment to net zero emissions by 2050."
The aircraft on display
Official debut, then, at Le Bourget for The 737-10 and the 777-9. The former was the subject - a few days ago - of a maxi order from Ryanair and provides compared to the other 737 Max aircraft for greater capacity (+20% seats), improved fuel efficiency, and the best rate per seat of any single-aisle aircraft.
The 737 Max family in total has received more than 3,500 net orders, and according to Boeing, "the aerodynamic design and its high-efficiency engines reduce fuel consumption and emissions of the 20% and the noise impact of the 50% compared to other aircraft." The 737-10, moreover, is still awaiting the official flight certification by Faa (Federal Aviation Administration) in the U.S. and Easa in Europe.
The 777-9, instead combines the features of the 777 bimotor family with the advanced technologies available on the 787 Dreamliner.
In the exhibition hall, in addition, Boeing will present. the interior of the 777X in an immersive exhibit that will showcase the larger cabin, spacious and flexible architecture, and options designed to create an unprecedented experience. Boeing has recorded more than 350 net orders for the 777X family, which includes the 777-8 and 777-9 passenger models and the new 777-8 Freighter (freighter).
In addition, Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new airline, Will unveil a Boeing-owned 787-9 in its new indigo livery, inspired by the colors of the sky at sunset. The plane will be on display throughout the week.
Electric air cabs
Recently, Boeing became the sole owner of Wisk Aero, a California-based eVTOL company that is developing the first fully electric air cab and autonomous in the United States for the advanced air mobility market. Wisk will open new markets and bring zero-emission aviation into everyday life and urban mobility.
The plane of sixth generation of Wisk will be on display in Boeing's subsidiary pavilion. Participants will have the opportunity to see the aircraft cabin, fully autonomous, for four passengers and to learn about the customer's flight experience.
Finally, as it does every year, Boeing will publish the Commercial Market Outlook 2023, or the company's annual forecast of 20-year demand for commercial aircraft and services with insights into airline strategies, passenger demand, and economic data.
