All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 126
-
News
PARIS: Safran pushes 3-D printing and hybrid APUs
Safran is calling attention to recent advancements in the state of auxiliary power units (APU), showcasing parts printed using three-dimensional manufacturing and detailing plans to develop hybrid-electric APUs.
-
News
PARIS: Al Baker unconvinced by middle-of-market talk
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker does not see any need for an all-new "middle of the market" aircraft and believes Boeing should concentrate on developing the 787 instead.
-
News
PARIS: Video inside the Le Bourget Boeing 737 Max 9
Boeing has brought the first 737 Max 9 to Le Bourget. FlightGlobal went on board to learn more out about the Max 9 certification programme, its test cabin and the cockpit systems. We spoke to Boeing's 737 programme general manager Keith Leverkuhn, 737 Max chief pilot Ed Wilson and engineer ...
-
News
PARIS: Panasonic showcases 'dynamic' IFE product
Panasonic thinks its technology can help airlines connect with passengers more effectively – and more enjoyably – throughout their journey.
-
News
PARIS: Airbus details wing modifications on A380plus
Airbus is to optimise the wing of the A380 further as part of the aerodynamic refreshment of the aircraft which is being branded the A380plus.
-
News
PARIS: Video on board the Boeing 787-10 at Le Bourget
The Boeing 787-10 is making its show debut at Le Bourget. FlightGlobal visited the latest and largest Dreamliner to take a look on board, find out about the programme's progress and hear what awaits 787 pilots. We spoke to Boeing's deputy chief project engineer 787 derivatives development Wayne Tygert and ...
-
News
PARIS: Boeing's Le Bourget springboard for 737 Max 10
With the share of firm orders for re-engined single-aisle aircraft still tilted heavily in Airbus's favour, Boeing has come to the Paris air show intent on showcasing the slow-selling 737 Max 9 and launching the largest version of the 737 yet, the Max 10.
-
News
PARIS: Airbus hikes 20-year demand outlook
Airbus has hiked its 20-year demand forecast by 5% to nearly 35,000 aircraft, compared with just over 33,000 last year.
-
News
PARIS: Rockwell flight-tracking to be standard on A350
Airbus is to implement a flight-tracking system as standard on the A350 and A380 designed to transmit alerts automatically in the event of an abnormal flight situation.
-
News
PARIS: Stage set for Boeing to launch 737 Max 10X
Boeing is set to launch the 23rd major derivative of the 737 family at the Paris air show on 19 June with the potential unveiling of the 737 Max 10X.
-
News
PARIS: 737 Max 9 testing on course for Q1 2018 certification
The 737 Max 9 on show at Paris is the first of two aircraft which will undertake the flight-test programme for the larger Max variant.
-
Analysis
ANALYSIS: Boeing, Airbus jockey to define MoM options
With a new mid-sized aircraft (NMA) still months from a launch decision and perhaps eight years away from carrying paying passengers, Boeing vice-president Mike Delaney seems most at ease describing the project by all the things it isn't.
-
News
PARIS: Honeywell displays 'connected aircraft'
Pilots will be able to avoid clear air turbulence thanks to real-time weather information, while passengers can download movies at least as quickly as they can at home, all thanks to Honeywell’s Connected Aircraft concept on show at Paris this week.
-
News
PARIS: Enhanced 'A380plus' to have higher MTOW
Airbus is to increase the maximum take-off weight of the A380 as part of a package of enhancements to the aircraft, which it will collectively brand as the 'A380plus'.
-
News
PARIS: Boeing completes a third of 787-10 testing
The 787-10 appearing at the Paris air show is one of three of three in the flight-test programme, which is on course to clear certification by mid-2018.
-
News
PARIS: MRJ on track for delivery in mid-2020
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' chief executive Shunichi Miyanaga reiterated his personal commitment to the MRJ regional jet programme as the aircraft made its debut at the Paris air show.
-
News
PARIS: 787-10 and 737 Max 9 formate in air-to-air video
Boeing has released a video of the 787-10 and 737 MAX 9 flying together in stunning display.
-
Interview
Interview: Embraer chief executive Paulo Cesar Silva
Paulo Cesar Silva is attending his first Le Bourget as Embraer chief executive, accompanied by the largest number of aircraft types the Brazilian manufacturer has brought to an air show. Silva, who formerly ran Embraer’s commercial aircraft division and took over the top job from Fred Curado last July, says ...
-
News
PARIS: How Russia and China plan to work together on a new widebody
Russian president Vladimir Putin traveled to Beijing in June last year to meet with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang about facilitating the transfer of Russian space technology to the Chinese government, but the trip served a larger purpose.
-
News
PARIS: Emirates in talks for A380 winglets
Airbus is in discussions with Emirates over installation of winglets on the A380, as the airframer shows off the installation concept on a test aircraft at the Paris air show.