AvTalk Episode 221: The largest single order in commercial aircraft history

What this episode covers

On this week’s AvTalk, we break down all the news from the 2023 Paris Air Show, from IndiGo’s record breaking order to the new propulsion technologies just over the horizon. The 2023 Paris Air Show IndiGo kicked off the show with a record-breaking order for 500 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. At 500 planes, it is the largest single order in commercial aircraft history. But just behind IndiGo comes Air India firming its commitments for Airbus and Boeing aircraft totally 470 across a variety of types. Boeing also now has a European 737-7 MAX launch customer as Luxair will add four of the type to their fleet. Click here for all our coverage of the Paris Air Show and to see a photo of the new Airbus A350F livery Elsewhere at the show it was propulsion technologies that played a big role in discussions about what comes next for aviation. From issues with current engines to re-engining old aircraft to brand new ways to power aircraft the focus was on how to power the generation of flying machines. Here’s a look at the CFM RISE engine we discussed, and here’s The Air Current’s reporting on the subject. Qantas unveils full Project Sunrise cabin Just after we recorded last week’s episode of the podcast, Qantas unveiled the full Project Sunrise A350 cabins, including the Wellbeing Zone in between the premium economy and economy cabins. KLM argues newer aircraft will help it meet environmental goals KLM says its plan to meet environmental and noise targets is much more realistic than the government’s plan. KLM says it will purchase new aircraft and fly only the newest and quietist  aircraft at night. Turkish Airlines waiting on its order for new planes The much anticipated order for up to 600 aircraft by Turkish Airlines will have to wait a bit, at least until Turkish politics have settled a bit. Look for the order from Turkish to come late summer. LOT extends ETOPS on its 787s to fly the polar route LOT has successfully extended the ETOPS ratings on its 787s from ETOPS 180 to ETOPS 207 in order to fly the polar route around Russia on its flights between Tokyo and Warsaw. Thank you for listening! Thank you so much for listening to AvTalk! Like the podcast? Have suggestions for future shows? Let us know by leaving a review on iTunes. Reviews on iTunes not only help us make a better show, they help more people find the podcast! Want to send us additional feedback, just email us. And tell that friend who asked you for a podcast recommendation that AvTalk is the one they want to listen to next. Please click here for a transcript of this week’s episode.