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NewsBombardier thinks of U-turn on CSeries, with engine plans for 110-130 seat airliner discussed with CFM and P&WC
Bombardier could revive its CSeries airliner by early next year and is in talks with CFM International and its joint owner General Electric, as well as Pratt & Whitney Canada, about the engine technology it requires for the proposed 110- to 130-seater.
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Boeing chooses leased 747-400 as testbed for 747-8 stretch to provide wing load data
Boeing has decided to use a leased 747-400 to prepare the ground for the forthcoming 747-8 stretch in a similar way that it is using a 777 for concept validation and risk-reduction on the 787.
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NewsAirbus China considers local manufacture of Airbus A320 wings, UK could lose exclusive hold on assembly work
Wings for the A320s that Airbus will assemble in China could be produced locally as part of the European manufacturer's plans to outsource more production to the Asian country. The move would see the UK lose its exclusive hold on Airbus wing production.
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South Africa special: Mango in the mix
The launch of state-owned South African Airways' own low-cost carrier has caused controversy. But can it succeed in winning market share?
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Back to stay: the regional aircraft market
The regional aircraft market is undergoing a transition as high fuel prices spark an upswing in demand for turboprops. Our directory reveals what is available
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Boeing fights war on weight
787 R&D spend ramped up, but company insists twinjet will beat performance targets
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First Superjet 100 prototypes take shape at Sukhoi factory
Assembly of static test and flying airframes progresses in parallel at KnAPPO plant
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Aerion aims to silence sonic boom
Business jet designer hopes to exploit 'Mach cutoff' effect to achieve acceptable overland supersonic flights