CAPA - Centre for Aviation

CAPA Members Login

Username:
Password:

More CAPA Resources

CAPA's Annual India Aviation Outlook is keenly anticipated by the industry each year as the leading analysis of the direction of one of the world’s most important emerging markets. CAPA has a strong and established track record in accurately identifying key trends and developments in the Indian market, both on an annual and long term basis. We operate India’s leading dedicated aviation advisory and research practice offering unrivalled analysis and data across the value chain.

Our India Aviation Outlook is used by the leading industry players to shape their strategies and decisions in the market. The 2013/14 edition will be released on 25 May 2013. Click here for more information.

CAPA Profiles

Airbus: EIS for A320neo pushed forward six months; PW1100G selected as lead engine

7th April, 2011

Airbus announced it is accelerating entry-into-service for the A320neo by six months to Oct-2015, with the manufacturer minimising engineering changes to ensure the aircraft enters service when promised. Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G turbofan has been selected as the lead development engine for the family. Shares in EADS, parent of Airbus, were down 0.8%.

Airbus and Pratt & Whitney are also looking at using the PW1000G family for the A350 XWB, which has only a single engine supplier in Rolls-Royce. Pratt & Whitney is conducting studies to see if it can develop the engine family up to the 100,000lb thrust range necessary to power the widebody. The Trent XWB family offers up to 93,000lb thrust, but Airbus customers, particularly Emirates, have been pushing for a more powerful version for the A350-1000, the largest in the family.

In aerospace shares, Safran stock fell 2.6% while United Aircraft Corp dropped 1.6%. BE Aerospace shares rose 2.7%.

Selected aerospace manufacturers daily share price movements (% change): 06-Apr-2011