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Embraer re-affirms KC-390 delivery date despite second mishap
Embraer still expects its first KC-390 transport aircraft to be delivered to the Brazilian Air Force in the fourth quarter of 2018, despite a second mishap with one of its prototypes on 5 May, which caused extensive damage to the aircraft’s three landing gear and fuselage structure.
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Avionica, GE form JV for flight data and analytics
Avionica’s quick access recorders will be hooked up to GE Aviation’s analytical algorithms under a new joint venture announced on 10 May to develop new products that are designed to transfer better flight data to the ground.
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A321neo seeks US rule relief as seat-count lifts to 244
Airbus's reconfigured A321neo has been cleared to operate with up to 244 passengers, depending on the precise exit layout.
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MHI's aviation unit swings to loss with higher MRJ costs
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) aircraft, defense and space unit swung to an operating loss of Y15.1 billion ($138 million) in its 2017 financial year, attributed largely to the increase in research and development costs for its in-development MRJ regional jet.
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Demise of Iran nuclear deal kills hopes for Boeing order
The US government’s withdrawal from a deal to limit Iran’s ability to obtain nuclear weapons puts an end to a nearly two-year old plan by Iran to acquire or lease 117 Boeing aircraft.
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Bombardier to close Downsview and move Global work to Pearson
Bombardier has reached agreements to sell its assembly site at Downsview near Toronto and to open a new Global business jet assembly site at Toronto Pearson International airport.
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Rolls-Royce progressing with 787 engine inspections
Some two-thirds of an initial batch of accelerated inspections on Rolls-Royce powerplants for Boeing 787s has been completed, the engine manufacturer is set to tell shareholders.
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Spirit AeroSystems to acquire Asco Industries
Spirit AeroSystems has agreed to acquire SRIF, the parent company of family-owned Belgian aerostructure specialist Asco Industries, for a cash sum of $650 million.
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Comac starts concept definition for CR929 fuselage, tail
Comac has started the concept definition phase with suppliers on the fuselage and tail of the Chinese-Russian CR929 widebody.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Developing intuitive and smart technology for cockpit simulators
Gerhard Brunner is head of software development for AXIS flight training systems where he and his team develop robust, realistic and smart technology for cockpit simulators.
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Over half of A330 output next year to be A330neos
Airbus is expecting more than half of its A330 deliveries next year will be re-engined A330neo twinjets.
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Hyperloop One could transform airport connections
A new form of surface transportation is being proposed as the answer to the problem of increasing congestion on the ground and in the air.
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Airbus links Premium Aerospace to Skywise data platform
Premium Aerotec has adopted parent Airbus's digital services platform, Skywise, to improve its supply chain processes.
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Opinion
OPINION: Higher narrowbody rates are inevitable, but come at a cost
Suppliers can call it “crazy” to even discuss right now (and they have a point), but it is inevitable: single-aisle production rates for Airbus and Boeing will continue to grow.
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Embraer Q1 operating profit down a third to $26.4 million
Embraer reported a 35% decline first quarter operating profit to $26.4 million, driven by lower delivery volumes and revenue.
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A350 closes on production-rate target
Airbus has reached a monthly production rate of 10 aircraft for its A350 programme, in industrial terms.
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S7 expects initial Superjet 75 design proposal by year-end
Russia's S7 Airlines is expecting an initial iteration of Sukhoi's Superjet 75 to emerge before the end of this year.
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Airbus ready for 'day one' CSeries marketing drive
Airbus insists it is ready to embark fully on CSeries marketing once acquisition of the programme from Bombardier is complete, a closure it expects to occur much earlier than originally expected.
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PICTURE: Boeing delivers first 787-9 to Gulf Air
Bahrain-based Gulf Air received on 26 April the first 10 Boeing 787-9s that will enter its fleet.
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Iranian carriers tentatively sign for 'Russified' Superjet
Two Iranian carriers, Iran Aseman Airlines and Iran Airtour, have reached preliminary agreements to acquire a modified version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100.