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European Aircraft Manufacturer, Airbus, Ends 2023 with Order Backlog of 8,598 Aircraft

  • Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft in 2023, an 11% increase on 2022.
  • 2,319 gross orders (2,094 net), including 1,835 A320 Family and 300 A350 Family aircraft.
  • Demonstrates strong recovery and acceleration for modernising aircraft fleets with latest generation fuel efficient aircraft.
  • The 2023 year end backlog stands at 8,598 aircraft.

Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers around the world in 2023, demonstrating strong performance despite a complex operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 net). As a result, its 2023 year end backlog stood at 8,598 aircraft.

“2023 was a landmark year for Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business with exceptional sales and deliveries on the upper end of our target,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO. “A number of factors came together to help us achieve our goals, including the increased flexibility and capability of our global industrial system, as well as the strong demand from airlines to refresh their fleets with our most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft.” Guillaume added: “This is a remarkable achievement. My thanks goes to our customers, supplier partners and all the Airbus teams who made it happen.”

“We originally anticipated aviation to recover sometime in the 2023-2025 timeframe, but what we saw in 2023 was, alongside the single-aisle market, widebody return much sooner than expected, and with vigour,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus’ newly appointed CEO, Commercial Aircraft. “A big thumbs up to our commercial and regional teams, and importantly, a big thank you to our customers for their trust and partnership. We have never sold as many A320s or A350s in any given year, not to mention welcoming seven new customers for the A350-1000. Travel is back and there is serious momentum!” Christian added: “I’m proud to say there are now 735 more fuel-efficient Airbus jets flying today, paving the way to our lower carbon future. It’s the orders we win today that will support us in investing in innovative and even more sustainable solutions tomorrow.”

Source: Airbus
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Director of Aviation Sciences Institute of Southeastern Oklahoma State University Releases The Complete G1000: A Pilot’s Handbook

Sentia Publishing is proud to announce the release of “The Complete G1000: A Pilot’s Handbook” written and illustrated by author Michael G. Gaffney who is the Director of Aviation Sciences Institute of Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Abstract

The Complete Garmin G1000: A Pilot’s Handbook is a work of passion following nineteen years of development and 9 releases by the author to keep up with Garmin as they have continued to improve upon the de facto standard in general aviation aircraft avionics. This book was designed to be a flight training textbook but reads in a smooth and flowing manner making it an easy read for the pilot in training. The book consists of fourteen scenario based and illustrated chapters loaded with the author’s experience using the G1000 in a wide variety of aircraft platforms. The author leads the pilot on a step-by-step journey using the system in both VFR and IFR conditions. The chapters are full of advice from the experience of a seasoned flight instructor and A&P mechanic. Each chapter concludes with a scenario-based quiz helping the pilot determine if they are ready to proceed to the next chapter. This book is available in paperback and e-book format with a Kindle version being released soon. This is a must read for anybody learning to fly the G1000 cockpit avionics system. It is available on Amazon or on the Sentia Publishing site at https://sentiapublishing.com/the-complete-garmin-g1000-a-pilots-handbook-gaffney-online-textbook/

About the Author

Michael Gaffney is the Director of Aviation at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. With an industry background in aviation education, automation technology integration, and quality process management, he is a Gold Seal Master Flight and Ground Instructor, an ATP rated pilot, and an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic with over 4,500 flight hours in 46 aircraft types spanning over 47 years. He was recognized as the “National Flight Instructor of the Year” by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2007 and presented the 2007 “Flight Training Excellence Award” by the National Aviation Transportation Association (NATA). He has earned the industry designation of Master Certificated Flight Instructor (MCFI) every year since 2006 and was awarded Emeritus status in 2018 for lifetime aviation achievement. His articles on Technically Advanced Aircraft and aviation safety have appeared in many publications including FAA News and AOPA Flight Training magazine. His publications and articles have been used as reference by pilots all over the world.

Source: Sentia Publishing
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