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Airbus cools on A330 production rate rise
Airbus indicates it is not committing to increase the rate of A330 production this year, although it maintains that such a shift would not be difficult.
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Bedek secures launch customer for 777 freighter conversion
Israel Aerospace Industries' Bedek group has secured a launch customer for its Boeing 777 freighter conversion line.
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Transition effects bring down Airbus's first-quarter profits
Airbus's first-quarter earnings from the commercial aircraft division were down by 31% to €281 million, as the airframer continues the transition to a new aircraft mix.
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Embraer predicts 99% first-year schedule reliability for E2
Embraer will mature its E-Jets E2 programme to the point where newly-delivered aircraft will achieve 99% schedule reliability during the first year in service, the company's head of services and support Johann Bordais tells FlightGlobal.
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CS100 earns steep approach approval at London City
Swiss is cleared to operate a steep approach into London City airport with Bombardier CS100 jets after the manufacturer received Transport Canada and European Aviation Safety Agency approvals on 26 April.
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Boeing improves Q1 profits as sales decline
Boeing improved operating profits in the first quarter despising falling revenues tied to the company’s shrinking defence business, the company announces on 26 April.
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PICTURES: Mitsubishi offers glimpse of MRJ production
Mitsubishi Aircraft opened the doors of its final assembly hanger to journalists for the first time on 26 April.
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Pemco launches 737-700 freighter conversion
US MRO company Pemco World Air Services has created a Boeing 737-700 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme, with the first aircraft going to Dubai-based launch customer Chisholm Enterprises.
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MRJ certification requires extra hours, more jets
Mitsubishi Aircraft is reviewing the MRJ regional jet's flight test plans, and estimates that the programme will now require around 500 extra flight hours and up to two additional aircraft to achieve certification.
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Mitsubishi plans MRJ debut at Paris air show
Mitsubishi Aircraft is working to bring one of its MRJ regional jet prototypes to the Paris air show.
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MRO sector to top $75b in 2017, as worker crunch looms
The MRO industry may struggle with a shortage of qualified technicians as soon as 2022 - the fallout from a period of record aircraft orders and reluctance by airlines to retire older types, according to aviation industry consultants.
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Airbus plans unique liveries for Beluga XL fleet
Airbus is considering a series of individual paint schemes for its forthcoming fleet of five Beluga XL high-capacity transports.
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Airbus in talks over sole remaining A350-800 order
Airbus is in negotiations with Asiana Airlines over the carrier's firm commitment for eight A350-800s, the sole remaining order for the smallest variant of the new widebody family.
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A330neo first flight likely to slip to September
Airbus will now perform the first flight of its A330neo “at the end of the summer”, a significant delay over its previous timeline for the re-engined aircraft.
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Comac completes C919 ground tests as first flight looms
Comac has completed the final ground test before its C919 narrowbody can take to the skies.
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C919 readies for maiden flight in early May
Comac's C919 has made good progress with high-speed taxi tests and could make its maiden sortie in the first week of May, sources tell FlightGlobal.
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ARJ21 makes new flight tests following design optimisation
The ARJ21-700 regional jet has made new flight tests following some design optimisation of the aircraft, says Comac.
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Boeing elaborates on 777-9 design details
Boeing has published further preliminary details of the 777-9 configuration three years ahead of entry into service, revealing a slightly shorter aircraft with an interior resculpted to carve out a precious 10.2cm (4in) of internal diameter.
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ANALYSIS: After a record year, airframers see dip in backlog
Airframers enjoyed a record year for commercial deliveries during 2016, but an orders downturn made a dent in the industry’s backlog, which fell for the first time since 2009
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PICTURE: C919 to take first flight after high-speed taxi tests
The C919 is moving closer to a first flight, and will be able to take to the skies once it completes high-speed taxi tests, says Comac.