All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 153
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NewsBombardier chief calls out industry criticism of CSeries
Linking the CSeries to the invention of the 50-seat regional jet, chief executive Alain Bellemare told an audience of high-ranking executives that Bombardier’s high-stakes bet on the 100-150-seat jet market will be vindicated, even as called on his industry rivals to refrain from criticizing innovative projects.
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NewsBombardier takes Republic off CSeries production plan
A six-year-old Republic Airways Holdings order for 40 CS300 jets remains in the backlog but has been removed from the manufacturer’s long-term production schedule, says Bombardier chief executive Alain Bellemare.
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Locally-built MA700 among Russian regional aircraft options
Russian authorities are still grappling with a plan to produce regional aircraft for the domestic market, with four options presented to the country’s government.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: 787 conquers China's Big Four
China Eastern Airlines signed for 15 787-9s in April, becoming the last of the big four Chinese carriers to commit to the type.
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NewsHybrid Air Vehicles in race to debut Airlander at Farnborough
The biggest aircraft to grace the skies over Farnborough will make its show debut in July if Hybrid Air Vehicles can meet its target of putting its Airlander 10 airship through more than around 20 hours of flight testing in the next six weeks or so.
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Airbus hands modified A321 overwing exit to Saab
Airbus has assigned the development of a new A321 overwing door to the aerostructures manufacturing arm of Saab.
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NewsBombardier denies near-term plan for CS500
Despite reports to the contrary, Bombardier has no immediate interest in developing a larger version of the CSeries family, often called the CS500.
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Mitsubishi Aircraft hoping to accelerate MRJ test plan
Now six months deep into a two-year flight test programme, Mitsubishi Aircraft continues searching for ways to accelerate the certification schedule for the 88-seat MRJ90 regional jet.
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Larger 737 Max talk could rekindle geared turbofan bid
Boeing’s new interest in a potentially larger version of the 737 Max presents a “great opportunity” for a geared turbofan engine, says Pratt & Whitney vice-president of marketing Jim Speich.
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NewsP&W inserts A320neo engine design tweaks into MC-21
Pratt & Whitney has incorporated design tweaks into the engines for the Irkut MC-21 that were required to fix complaints from operators of the Airbus A320neo.
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VIDEO: What to expect from Farnborough International Airshow 2016
It may be a global village that comes to life for a week every two years, but there is an increasingly established feel to the Farnborough show grounds. Around the perimeter, housing, smart offices and an upscale hotel have replaced a clutter of redundant buildings from its days as a ...
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NewsCFM reblading low-pressure compressor for Leap engines
Months ahead of a scheduled entry into service, CFM International is incorporating a durability upgrade for the family of Leap engines selected to power Airbus, Boeing and Comac narrowbodies.
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NewsLeap-1B awarded joint FAA, EASA type certification
CFM International has received joint certification by US and European regulators of the Leap engine selected to exclusively propel the Boeing 737 Max family.
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EASA mandates H225 gearbox checks following fatal Norway crash
European regulators have mandated a number of “precautionary” checks covering the main gearbox of the Airbus Helicopters H225 rotorcraft in the wake of the 29 April fatal crash in Norway.
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NewsBoeing confirms review of two 737 Max variants
Boeing is considering options for replacing the largest and smallest versions of the 737 Max with more competitive offerings that could be made ready long before more ambitious projects, such as the so-called Middle of the Market (MoM) concept, says vice-president and general manager Keith Leverkuhn.
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NewsBoeing asks: Can 737 Max fly with missing winglet?
Flying with a missing winglet is now part of the flight test programme for the 737 Max, says Boeing vice-president and general manager Keith Leverkuhn.
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Airbus confident of reaching A320neo output target
Airbus Group is confident that it can meet a full-year target of delivering just under 20% of A320s as re-engined variants, despite the snags relating to the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine.
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Bombardier plans $500m loss on recent CSeries deals
Bombardier expects to record an average loss of $3.93 million on 127 orders and commitments for the CSeries added to the backlog since February, the company says in a quarterly filing released on 28 April.
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Margin to meet A350 delivery target eroding: Airbus
Airbus Group still believes it can reach a target of delivering at least 50 A350s this year, but the company remains concerned about cabin supply-chain issues.
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Delta orders up to 125 CS100s
Delta Air Lines has signed a firm agreement to buy 75 CS100s and take options on another 50 of the 110-seat aircraft in a major victory for Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.