All Airframers articles – Page 698
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Greek navy prioritises maritime patrol aircraft contest
Acquiring a new fleet of maritime patrol aircraft is now the top procurement priority for the Greek navy, with the nation's six Lockheed P-3B Orions nearing...
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NewsAirbus-owned A340 flies P&W geared turbofan engine
An Airbus-owned A340 has embarked a 75 flight hour test programme for the Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) engine. The initial...
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JAL takes first Embraer 170
Japan Airlines has taken delivery of its first Embraer 170, but it not will start services until early February as the twinjet will initially be used for...
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Boeing still plans to complete 787 maiden flight this year
Boeing is still aiming to get the 787 airborne before the end of the year, despite the ongoing industrial stoppage that has brought production at its plants...
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Lessors urge Airbus and Boeing to rein back production
As airliner output heads to record levels, two leading aircraft lessors have urged Airbus and Boeing to re-examine their production rates amid warnings that...
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NewsIncorrect flight data led Qantas A330 to descend sharply: ATSB
A Qantas Airways Airbus A330 that descended suddenly appears to have received faulty data from one of its units and this then played havoc with the aircraft's...
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US Army considers major changes for Aerial Common Sensor acquisition strategy
The US Army is considering major changes to its acquisition strategy for a new Aerial Common Sensor (ACS) fleet that could stretch out the schedule and cost...
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Qantas A330 descended 1,000ft within seconds
Australian investigators are focusing on a possible flight-control system issue on the Qantas Airbus A330-300 that descended suddenly, resulting in around...
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Latest E-190 decision drops US Airways' firm orders to 42
US Airways' decision not to confirm firm orders for five Embraer 190s during the third quarter brings to 15 the total number of the type it has opted to...
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Talks underway over Grand China's ERJ deliveries
Negotiations are underway concerning the pace at which Hainan Airlines' regional subsidiary Grand China Express will take Embraer ERJ-145 regional jets.
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E-190 to perform London City trials on 1 November
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer has scheduled a range of E-190 flight trials at London City Airport for 1 November with a view to securing steep approach...
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MAS defers widebody order plans
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has put longstanding plans for a sizeable widebody aircraft order on hold amid the global economic uncertainty. MAS has been...
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Good Week - Bad Week
BOMBARDIER If Airbus and Boeing do not move to replace their narrowbody platforms the CSeries "appears to have a wide-open market" in the 100- to 150-seat...
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Delta plans to open Saab 340 base at Atlanta hub
Delta Air Lines is preparing to open a new Saab 340 base in Atlanta to replace the 12 ATR 72s that are now in the process of exiting the carrier's regional...
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Engine fan cowl separation under scrutiny by US safety board
Four incidents within the last two years of operators experiencing separation of engine fan cowls have prompted the US National Transportation Safety Board...
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NewsVIDEO: China's MA600 completes first flight
Xian Aircraft's MA600 turboprop has completed its first test flight as part of its efforts to gain Chinese certification. The MA600 had its first test...
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NewsInvestigators detail dynamics of 'complex' Qantas A330 upset
Australian investigators have detailed the dynamics of the in-flight upset which injured...
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FAA airworthiness directive addresses Q400 landing gear
Several cases involving the failure of Bombardier Q400 landing gear to retract after take-off have prompted US FAA officials to propose a new airworthiness...
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