Review of the 2019 Paris Air Show: A321XLR, SCAF, drones...

As the 53rd edition of the International Air and Space Show came to an end, relive the moments that marked the largest aviation show in the world. The giants Airbus and Boeing have tried to win the most orders, including new aircraft such as the A321XLR

The Paris Air show 2019 ©Airbus

Airbus satisfies the demand

On Monday 17 June 2019, the European manufacturer launched a new model, the A321XLR. A single-aisle aircraft, it is capable of carrying nearly 250 passengers over very long distances. The aircraft is a real revolution in the long-haul market and brings new opportunities for companies. In total, Airbus will receive more than 200 orders for its new model in a few days. Airlines are switching to A330neo (such as Virgin Atlantic) or have added or converted orders to A321neo in particular.


Why is the A321XLR so successful?

Boeing Signs Record Contract for Boeing 737MAX

In response to the success of the A321XLR, Boeing responded by selling more than 200 Boeing 737MAX -8 and -10 to IAG. The aircraft will be used by British Airways, Vueling and LEVEL. A symbolic order for the American manufacturer after the immobilization of these aircraft. Boeing Airplanes has also signed new contracts for its cargo aircraft, the converted Boeing 737-800BCF.

In total, Airbus received 452 orders while Boeing received 270 orders.

Other aircraft manufacturers took the opportunity of the show to present their aircraft, such as Embraer and the regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, with a total of more than 150 orders.

The Japanese company Mitsubishi also renamed its SpaceJet program and signed a contract for 15 aircraft.

CFM International in the lead

During the show, the French-American engine manufacturer, a subsidiary of the Safran group, recorded more than $50 billion in contracts for its Leap engine, the big winner of this 2019 Bourget.

A new innovation in the cabin

Safran presented Li-Fi, a wireless communication technology based on the use of visible light. The result is a higher throughput with the ability to transmit information without interfering with radio communications.


Defense

SCAF, a future stealth fighter aircraft

Designed by Dassault and Airbus, the aircraft is supported by France, the United Kingdom and Germany and aims to launch a new generation of fighter aircraft. Intended to replace Dassault's iconic Rafale by 2040, this New Generation Fighter (NGF) remains a program under development. The aircraft will be able to communicate in real time with a control centre and other aircraft and drones. In addition, from the images and films taken by the sensors, intelligent algorithms will detect the presence of an enemy aircraft before identifying it and alerting the pilot.

A model of the SCAF 

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