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The Standard
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Standard
Some airlines checking Boeing fuel switches after Air India crash
The logo of Boeing is seen at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 20, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool/File Photo
Skift
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Skift
Paris Air Show 2025: Highs and Lows
Skift Take It's fair to say 2025 won't go down in Le Bourget history as a vintage year for orders, but there was still were still a few champagne corks flying at the biennial show.
Forbes
21-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Le Bourget - A Subdued But Substantial Paris Air Show
Crowds at the 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, on June 16, 2025. ... More (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP) (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images) The Paris Air Show is the largest air show in the world as measured by attendees or exhibitors. It has been held every two years (on odd numbered years) since 1949. The first four days are devoted to industry participants from both commercial and defense sectors representing OEM's and companies down through the supply chain and support services. Originated in 1908 as an offshoot of the Paris Motor Show, it was held at the Grand Palais in Paris until 1953 with flying demonstrations at Paris Orly airport. With the advent of commercial aviation growing to the mass market, the Show was moved to Le Bourget field, the landing site of Lindbergh's historic solo transatlantic crossing in May 1927, where he was greeted by a crowd of over one hundred thousand onlookers. The first "Salon du Locomotion Arienne" held in Paris's Grand Palais, 1909. Bleriot and other ... More monoplanes are seen in the foreground. In years past, Air Shows provided a measuring stick for the two major commercial aircraft OEM's, Boeing and Airbus, to keep score in their competition with each other. This was especially true in the 90's and early 00's as Airbus was gradually accumulating market share and eventually overtaking Boeing in aircraft sales and production. Companies would hold orders that had already been inked in previous months in order to boost their count for splashy headlines during the week of the Show. The Show also provided a world stage for the flight demonstration of a new aircraft model or defense system. In 2025, many of those aspects have changed or receded amidst a backdrop of war, recent tragedy and technological plateau. The ongoing hostilities in Ukraine have placed the spotlight on lightweight, agile offensive systems as opposed to the 'big iron' of new expensive weaponry. The tragic loss of an Air India Boeing 787 days before the Show led to the decision for senior Boeing executives to not attend and for the company to keep a low profile. The duopoly of the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 series continues to build backlog without expectation of a new technology aircraft for at least a decade. A similar development was apparent in the military realm where legacy platforms which were designed years or decades earlier were being adapted to new missions, outfitted with new sensor suites, or positioned as flying 'command posts' for unmanned weapons. Nevertheless, dynamism was apparent in other sectors including Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), space systems and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO). MRO has continued to be a focus due to the continued demand driven by commercial aircraft that will need to be flown years longer on average, due to the production shortfalls resulting from the pandemic and various Boeing delays. JetZero ("A New Entrant to the Commercial Aerospace Duopoly?" - March 28, 2025) detailed its development plan for it's radical design aircraft that could serve as a next generation airliner or a military tanker. Sustainability, which has been a persistent focus for innovation over the past several years, was still strongly evident in pronouncements and product attributes, but the growing recognition that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and hydrogen powered aircraft are not near term environmental solutions reflected the recent waning support from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus. Several geopolitical forces were also evident in the concerns of attendees. First, the US Administration's pronouncements indicating weakened support for NATO and the need for European countries to contribute more to their own defense has intensified investment in and activities of defense companies within the EU. This coupled with the Administration's increase of the US defense budget amid global tensions resulted in a much more defense focused show than in years past. The mood was amplified by the Israeli attacks on Iran that began over the weekend when many of the initial receptions and gatherings were being held. Second, the Administration's imposition of tariffs has increased focus on the resiliency of global supply chains and the ability to meet production goals in a much more complex environment. On both the commercial, as well as the military side, the ability to deliver against order books was a paramount concern due to the ongoing ramp in commercial deliveries, and the shortfalls in munitions and missiles from wars in Ukraine and the mid-East. Much as the iPhone has continued to improve capabilities on a platform that debuted eighteen years ago, the sense of the show was not on new product announcements but on enhancements to legacy platforms and proving capability to meet demand expectations in a challenging global environment.
Independent Singapore
19-06-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
'2nd isn't a bad thing': Singapore Airlines named world's second best airline for 2025
Photo: Depositphotos/Wirestock SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been ranked the world's second-best airline for 2025 by United Kingdom-based airline consultancy Skytrax. This year's 'Oscars of the aviation industry' was announced during a gala ceremony on June 17 at the Paris Air Show, in the Air and Space Museum's art deco Hall of Eight Columns of Le Bourget airport. In 2023, SIA was named the World's Best Airline for the fifth time. The number one spot this year went to Qatar Airways, marking its ninth win. Cathay Pacific, Emirates, and ANA (All Nippon Airways) came in third to fifth, respectively. SIA also took the top spot for this year's World's Best Cabin Crew, World's Best First Class Airline, and World's Best Business Class Airline, while placing third in the World's Best Economy Class Airline. Singapore's flagship carrier also scooped the accolade for the Best Airline in Asia. Meanwhile, its low-cost arm, Scoot, was awarded the World's Best Long-Haul Low-Cost Airline. See also From Qatar Airways to AirAsia X in Mauritius, a pattern emerge! Some Singaporeans online reacted by saying, 'Well deserved. Qatar's Qsuite blows SQ's business class out of the water any day of the week.' Despite being named the best business class airline, some commenters noted how 'cramped' SIA's seats have become, with one saying its 'business class is getting worse and worse as the years go by'. 'I don't like how claustrophobic the new A380 seat is and how it lacks privacy, so we get the worst of both worlds there. Also uncomfortable to sleep on. Hopefully, the new 2026 seat isn't as narrow as the current A380 seat,' he added. Another added, 'Hate how you have to get out of your seat to turn it into a bed in SQ. Plus the very cramped footwell, and the usually ridiculously high prices.' Still, one commenter pointed out, 'Anyway, 2nd isn't a bad thing in my opinion. It provides additional drive to SQ to improve, which is needed.' /TISG See also HSBC's high-stakes gamble: The future of banking in Asia Read also: Scoot to take over Jetstar Asia's Okinawa and Labuan Bajo routes Featured image by Depositphotos
New York Times
18-06-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Boeing Keeps Low Profile at Paris Air Show as Airbus Announces Deals
Every other year, thousands of visitors flock to a Paris suburb for the Paris Air Show, one of the aerospace industry's biggest events. The atmosphere is typically celebratory, but the recent deadly crash of an Air India flight cast a shadow over the show this week. The contrasting moods were apparent in the rivalry between two of the show's most prominent aircraft manufacturers: Airbus and Boeing. Airbus said it had withheld some announcements, but still promoted a wave of orders for new commercial jets. Boeing kept an unusually low profile, reporting no deals. The company said it had canceled some plans out of respect for those killed in the crash of Air India Flight 171 last week, which involved one of its 787 Dreamliner jets. The cause of the crash, in which at least 270 people died in the plane and on the ground, has yet to be determined. But it comes at a delicate moment for Boeing, which had appeared to be moving past a series of setbacks in recent years. The company reported nearly 350 orders last month, some of which were part of a trade deal between the United States and Britain. That made May Boeing's best month for sales in a year and a half. Boeing also reached a crucial production target last month for its most popular plane, the 737 Max. At the show, held at Le Bourget Airport, companies show off their products and executives negotiate deals in back rooms. The long, hot days are punctuated by the roar of commercial and military jets flying overhead, attracting crowds of onlookers. Boeing's chief executive, Kelly Ortberg, and the head of its commercial plane unit, Stephanie Pope, were scheduled to attend, but canceled their plans to 'be with our team, and focus on our customer and the investigation,' Mr. Ortberg wrote in a message to employees after the crash. The company was still in attendance, but it made no major announcements, even though it might have been preparing some deals privately in the weeks before the show. In a building where Boeing hosted meetings with customers and suppliers, bouquets of red and white roses were placed in the entry halls alongside a silver-framed homage that read: 'Honoring those affected by Air India Flight 171.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
