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Airbus Shatters Previous Record with 2,094 Net Orders – A320 and A350 Success
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2024-01-11 17:47:08
Published on: 01/11/2024 – 6:47 p.m. Modified on: 01/11/2024 – 7:35 p.m.
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The European aircraft manufacturer announced Thursday that it had received 2,094 net orders last year, shattering its previous record dating from 2013 (1,503 net orders). The group has built on the success of its A320 family single-aisle aircraft and its A350 long-haul aircraft.
Excluding order cancellations and modifications, usual in this long-term industry, Airbus obtained 2,319 gross orders, including 1,835 A320s and 300 A350s, once more a historic high.
After the pandemic, “we had initially predicted that aviation would recover between 2023 and 2025, but what we saw in 2023 is that alongside the single-aisle market, the wide-body market returned much sooner than planned and with vigor,” commented Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, quoted in a press release.
Faced with the need to reduce their environmental footprint to achieve carbon neutrality in 2050 as the sector has committed to and with global air traffic expected to double by this time, airlines are engaged in a vast movement to modernize their fleet.
To ensure their future growth, they strive to reserve available delivery slots from aircraft manufacturers as early as possible. These stretch until the start of the next decade.
Mega orders have therefore accumulated in 2023 for Airbus, whether it is the Indian low-cost company IndiGo, which signed the largest in volume in the history of civil aviation (500 A320s). , Air India (250 aircraft including 40 A350s) and Turkish Airlines (230 aircraft including 60 A350s).
Christian Scherer sees this as a trend that will continue: “70% of the world fleet in service is currently from previous generations, that’s a lot of aircraft to replace, without even talking regarding growth”, he estimated.
Airbus’ order book of 8,598 aircraft as of December 31 ensures many years of production.
The aircraft manufacturer has embarked on a significant ramp-up to respond.
It therefore intends to go from 48 A320s produced each month in 2023 to 75 and from five to ten A350s monthly by 2026.
Delivery target met
But the aircraft manufacturer is experiencing persistent difficulties from part of its chain of 18,000 suppliers, some of whom are weakened by the pandemic, inflation and supply difficulties, which is delaying promised deliveries.
The group nevertheless managed to deliver 735 aircraft to its customers in 2023, slightly exceeding its objective of 720.
An Airbus A350-1000 during the 2023 Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central International Airport – Al-Maktoum, November 14, 2023 © Karim SAHIB / AFP/Archives
Last year, Airbus, which was already counting on 720 aircraft, had to abandon its objectives at the end of the financial year. He ultimately only delivered 661.
Deliveries are a reliable indicator of profitability in aviation because airlines pay the majority of the bill when they take possession of the planes.
“It is the orders that we win today that will allow us to invest in innovative and even more sustainable solutions tomorrow,” promises Christian Scherer.
Airbus plans to launch a hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2035, therefore emitting no CO2, and is starting to prepare the successor to the A320 for the second half of the 2030s.
The situation of the European aircraft manufacturer contrasts with that of Boeing.
Its American competitor also experienced a jump in its orders (1,314 net orders, 1,456 excluding cancellations and modifications). To achieve this, it relies on the commercial success of the 737 MAX (987 orders) and the long-haul 787 (313 orders).
But the American giant remains mired in production and quality control problems and only delivered 528 devices during the year.
Last week, a piece of fuselage of an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX broke off in mid-flight, causing no injuries, but once once more tarnishing the image of the aircraft following two accidents linked to design defects which caused a total of 346 deaths in 2018 and 2019.
The American Civil Aviation Regulatory Agency (FAA) announced Thursday that it had opened a formal investigation into a possible failure by Boeing.
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Florida’s New Attractions: Brightline High-Speed Rail Service & More!
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2024-01-11 21:34:00
Brightline high-speed rail service.
Photo: Courtesy Visit Florida
In addition to new hotels, shopping centers and restaurants, thrill seekers will be among the first to experience the new attractions at the exciting theme parks in Florida, the Sunshine State. Please note that with recent rail route expansions Florida commuter, exploring everything new in 2024 will be easier than ever.
Thematic parks
Universal Orlando Resort: This resort will open a new theme park featuring some of DreamWorks Animation’s most beloved characters. Alex Reeds will be able to share special moments with their favorite characters, like Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse, and explore interactive spaces and attractions that bring popular franchises like Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda to life.
The new DreamWorks land is part of a collection of new entertainment experiences debuting at Universal Orlando Resort in 2024.
Photo: Courtesy Universal Destinations & Experiences
Busch Gardens: A thrilling adventure for the whole family will soar above the Serengeti Plain at Busch Gardens Tampa in spring 2024. Riders will feel the force of the wind and the thrill of flight on Phoenix Rising, a swinging suspended roller coaster from side to side as it flies over the Pantopia region. Phoenix Rising will be the park’s first coaster to feature onboard audio, enhancing the ride experience with a unique soundtrack embedded in an exhilarating series of twists, turns and surprises for families traveling together.
Walt Disney World Resort: Magic Kingdom’s Splash Mountain will transform into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. This Princess and the Frog reimagining of the iconic boat attraction transports riders to the Louisiana bayou, with appearances from Princess Tiana, Mama Odie, and her friends. Also at Magic Kingdom, a new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge is coming to Adventureland in 2024. This unique experience will expand on the Pirates of the Caribbean story and will be located near the main attraction.
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
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LEGOLAND Florida Resort: This park will debut two major attractions in 2024: LEGO Ferrari “Build and Race” Experience and Sea Life Florida Resort. The LEGO Ferrari Build and Race Experience will offer visitors the opportunity to create their own Ferrari racing car in interactive play areas, test it on three extreme circuits and race on a virtual track to the finish line. Sea Life Florida Resort, opening in fall 2024, is an immersive aquarium that offers families the opportunity to get up close and personal with marine life and embark on “a journey of ocean exploration,” culminating in “Theme Park.” under the sea”. This attraction will require a separate ticket.
SeaWorld: Penguin Trek, coming to SeaWorld Orlando in 2024, invites families to hop on a snowmobile and race alongside an expedition team, negotiating curves and escaping the dangers of an icy cavern in Antarctica. The ultimate discovery is revealed at the end of the trip: an authentic penguin habitat.
Restaurants
The Amalfi Llama: The Amalfi Llama restaurant in Aventura draws inspiration from cultures ranging from the Patagonian countryside to the Italian Mediterranean coast. Specialized in fire cooking with smoke, charcoal and embers to prepare meats, seafood and vegetables; Among their most popular dishes are cedar-grilled burrata, wood-fired pizza, steaks, and branzino.
Tutto Mare: Featuring a Mediterranean concept from Tutto il Giorno restaurant group, this spot will open this year at The Royal Poinciana Plaza as Palm Beach’s first and only coastal restaurant. Tutto Mare will offer delicious cuisine and an unforgettable experience for customers, with an outdoor terrace overlooking the water to align with the original vision of an open-air coastal restaurant.
Hotels
EVEN Hotel Sweetwater – Doral: With the goal of putting “wellness within reach,” EVEN Hotel Sweetwater – Doral is scheduled to open its doors in the summer. The hotel will allow travelers to restore, rejuvenate and maintain their personal routines while away from home, offering diverse fitness amenities – ranging from yoga mats to Peloton bikes to a state-of-the-art athletic studio – along with access to dining. healthy snacks and drinks from the new EVEN Kitchen & Bar and the adjacent 24/7 market.
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The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences: Opening in the spring, featuring a 166-room luxury hotel and three six-story residential buildings with 69 luxury residences. Hotel guests and owners will have access to first-class amenities, including multiple swimming pools, a world-class spa, a high-end wellness center, daily housekeeping, pet grooming, and butler, concierge, chef, Bentley and driver.
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences.
Photo: Courtesy Visit Florida
Transport
Brightline: Sit back, relax and see more of Florida on Brightline high-speed rail service. Brightline’s new Orlando station, opening in September 2023, connects passengers to South Florida with stops in Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Miami. The Orlando station is conveniently located in Terminal C of Orlando International Airport, so visitors can easily extend their getaways to Central and South Florida destinations without missing their flights. A future expansion to Tampa is currently being studied.
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Rad Dragusin Officially Joins Tottenham Hotspur: Transfer Details and Impact on Team
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2024-01-11 20:37:40
Rad Dragusin (Tottenham Hotspur). Tottenham Hotspur
[풋볼리스트] Reporter Heejun Kim = Rad Dragusin has made his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur official.
On the 12th (Korean time), Tottenham said on its official website, “We are happy to recruit Dragusin from Genoa. International permits and work permits were issued. “Dragushin has signed a contract with the club until 2030 and he will wear number 6,” the announcement said. According to local estimates, the total transfer fee is worth 30 million euros (regarding 43.3 billion won).
Reinforcing center backs was essential for Tottenham this winter. Coach Enzi Postekoglu built a strong central defense combination with Christian Romero and Mickey van der Pen, but on the other hand, candidate resources were extremely poor. Davinson Sánchez, who might at least play his role as a candidate, was transferred to Turkye Galatasaray.
This problem came to the surface following the Chelsea game when Romero was sent off and Van der Pen was out of action due to injury. In a situation where two center backs were missing at once, Eric Dier was unable to play his role and he also followed the two players due to injury. Coach Postekoglou had no choice but to form a center back line with Emerson Royale and Ben Davis, whose main positions are fullbacks.
I mightn’t put off recruiting any longer. Davis suffered a hamstring injury late in the second half of the FA Cup match once morest Burnley and will not be able to play for the time being. Even though van der Pen returned to the roster, there was once once more a gap at center back, so the only way to solve this was through additional blood transfusion.
Tottenham moved quickly and took Dragusin in their arms. Dragusin’s talent was in full bloom when he promoted Genoa to the Italian Serie A last season, and this season he also put Genoa in the mid-table with excellent performances. He is 191cm tall, has quick feet, and is good at both aerial duels and rear coverage, making him a suitable player for Tottenham soccer.
Despite Bayern Munich’s late interest, a move to Tottenham was predicted. Dragusin’s agent, Florin Manea, said through Romania’s Gazeta Sporturior, “I worked with Tottenham’s leadership until 3 a.m. Bayern offered more money, but Dragusin felt that going to Tottenham was the right choice for his career.” It was said. “It was my dream to play in the Premier League since I was young,” he said, explaining why he chose Tottenham.
By recruiting Dragusin, Tottenham also disposed of surplus resources. Jed Spence was loaned to Leeds United this season, but returned early, causing controversy, and Tottenham loaned Spence once more in the form of sending him as part of Dragusin’s recruitment. Locally, it was revealed that there is a 10 million euro (approximately 14.4 billion won) full signing clause for Spence.
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