All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 118

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Scaled Composites reveals first flight of experimental Model 401

2017-10-12T00:03:00Z

Northrop Grumman subsidiary Scaled Composites has unveiled and flown a new experimental aircraft called the Model 401 built as a demonstrator for low-cost manufacturing techniques and to provide research flight services.
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First Tianjin-built A320neo conducts maiden flight

2017-10-11T12:41:00Z

Airbus has conducted the maiden flight with the first A320neo to be produced at its Chinese plant in Tianjin.
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ANALYSIS: Boeing 747 loses its crown to A380

2017-10-11T11:37:09Z

When Garuda Indonesia retired its final Boeing 747-400 on 9 October, it confirmed an inevitable milestone for the original queen of the skies as the 747 passenger in-service fleet declined below that of the Airbus A380.
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A330neo poised to fly in third week of October

2017-10-11T08:09:00Z

Airbus appears to be aiming to fly the re-engined A330neo for the first time next week.
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UK defends Bombardier with outright rejection of Boeing case

2017-10-10T19:58:00Z

Boeing's trade case against Bombardier over the CSeries has been categorically rejected as having no merit by the UK government, which has urged the US airframer to withdraw the complaint immediately.
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PICTURE: Flight testing of A330P2F begins

2017-10-10T12:25:01Z

German modification and maintenance specialist Elbe Flugzeugwerke has started test flights of the first Airbus A330 it has converted from passenger to freighter configuration.
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NBAA: Gulfstream announces range extensions for G500 and G600

2017-10-10T08:57:49Z

Gulfstream is showing off its latest types – the G500 and G600 – with full interiors at the static this week, as it completes the final stages of the G500’s flight test campaign, ahead of entry into service early next year. It has also announced range extensions for the two ...
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NBAA: Global 7000 debut pushes Bombardier against Airbus and Boeing

2017-10-09T18:06:09Z

Bombardier’s largest purpose-built business jet is not scheduled to enter service until next year, but the Global 7000 is already making waves among potential competitors as the first flight test vehicle makes its debut at the show.
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Airbus shows upturn in PW-powered A320neo deliveries

2017-10-09T10:14:00Z

Airbus's A320neo-family deliveries over September tentatively indicate an improved balance between the rival powerplants on the type.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: Embraer primes factory for hybrid E-Jet production system

2017-10-09T09:13:01Z

Wedged on a small plateau in Sao Jose dos Campos between the state-run Institute of Aeronautical Technology (ITA) and Brigadier Faria Lima Avenue, Embraer’s oldest manufacturing complex has adapted over nearly five decades to support the development and production of a diverse crop of aircraft, ranging from regional turboprops to ...
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NBAA: Guardian Jet leaps higher with Vault 2.0

2017-10-09T08:18:25Z

Aircraft brokerage Guardian Jet is seeking to differentiate itself with the roll-out of Vault 2.0, an online asset management portal designed to help users make more-informed fleet decisions.
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MRJ safe despite receiving 'non-conforming' metal

2017-10-09T02:33:41Z

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has confirmed that one of its metal suppliers has been caught fabricating inspection data on its products, but that is not expected to have any impact on the development programme for the MRJ regional jet.
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Airbus aims for first A330-800 final assembly by year-end

2017-10-06T08:26:00Z

Airbus has embarked on production of major structures for the first A330-800, the smaller of the two members of the re-engined A330neo family.
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Zunum launches hybrid-electric aircraft for regional market

2017-10-05T19:53:50Z

Seeking to serve a neglected market for inexpensive, short-range air transport, Zunum Aero formally launched development of a 6-to-12-seat hybrid-electric vehicle on 5 October and promised to deliver the aircraft within five years, says company founder Ashish Kumar.
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Boeing agrees to acquire autonomy pioneer Aurora Flight Sciences

2017-10-05T15:11:51Z

Boeing has agreed to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences as the company grapples with plotting an innovation strategy amidst fast-moving developments in composite structures, autonomous systems and electric propulsion.
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Emirates named new launch operator for 777-9

2017-10-05T14:09:16Z

Emirates has jumped to the front of the line when Boeing begins deliveries of the 777-9 in less than years, the manufacturer confirms.
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Boeing starts building first 737 Max 7

2017-10-04T18:15:59Z

Boeing workers are now building components for the 737 Max 7, the third of five major variants planned for the re-engined narrowbody, the company announces on 4 October.
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BEA takes lead on Air France A380 engine failure probe

2017-10-03T20:54:50Z

French investigation authority BEA has assumed control of the investigation of a serious engine failure on board an Air France Airbus A380 over Greenland on 30 September, Canada’s transport agency confirms.
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PICTURE: Boeing rolls out first 787-10 built for customer

2017-10-03T17:25:37Z

Boeing has rolled out the first production version of the 787-10 a few months ahead of a planned certification milestone for the new aircraft variant and delivery to launch customer Singapore Airlines next year.
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777X's first test wing enters final assembly

2017-10-03T13:07:21Z

Boeing in late September began assembling the first test example of a composite wing for its in-development 777X widebody twin, two years ahead of the aircraft's flight debut.