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NewsBoeing clarifies that 737 suppliers are running at 38-monthly rate, but not Boeing itself
A Boeing executive has clarified that the company’s actual 737 production rate is less than the 38-per-month rate cited by Boeing chief executive David Calhoun in January.
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NewsBoeing ended January with no net new aircraft orders for the month as aircraft delivery pace slows
Air Europa and an unidentified customer cancelled orders for three Boeing jets in January, and the company’s deliveries slipped to only 27 aircraft during the month.
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In depthNext Generation Civil Tiltrotor takes shape as Leonardo eyes first flight milestone
Leonardo Helicopters is close to completing the final assembly of its Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR), as it prepares the demonstrator for a maiden sortie before the summer.
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NewsJoby and Skyports net exclusive deals for Dubai eVTOL operations
Joby Aviation and Skyports Infrastructure have joined forces to launch air taxi passenger services in Dubai as early as 2025 through exclusive deals with the emirate’s transport authority.
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NewsFive people aboard business jet during crash on South Florida interstate
A Bombardier Challenger 604 business jet crashed on Interestate 75 near Naples, Florida on 9 February with five people aboard.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems aims to bring more technology to the 737’s manual-centric fuselage production process
Spirit AeroSystems intends to automate some aspects of its Boeing 737 Max fuselage production in a bid to improve quality, though the decades-old design of the narrowbody jet will limit the degree of modernisation available.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems closing in on new financial terms with Airbus
Spirit AeroSystems aims before the end of February to secure a revised supply agreement with Airbus, in an effort to help turn around loss-making production programmes.
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NewsAirbus picks Indian supplier to manufacture range of A220 doors
Airbus has selected Indian automotive firm Dynamatic Technologies to supply doors for the Airbus A220 family.
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NewsC919 to make international debut at Singapore air show
The Comac C919 narrowbody will make its international debut at the Singapore air show, as part of what could be a strong Chinese presence at the event.
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NewsDaher looks at producing aircraft in Florida
Daher is considering producing TBM 960s at a site next to its recently acquired aerostructures plant in Florida to tackle looming capacity constraints in France and possible protectionist moves by a new US administration.
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NewsFlorida factory fix could take up to four years, says Daher, amid Triumph court fight
Daher says it will take up to four years to get a Florida aerostructures factory it acquired from Triumph in 2022 up to the standard of its other facilities, after launching a $20 million damages claim from the US company for alleged breaches of contract during the due diligence process.
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NewsFAA evaluating using third parties to bolster oversight of aerospace manufacturing
Research company Mitre is helping the Federal Aviation Administration determine the feasibility of using an independent third party to oversee production at aerospace companies like Boeing.
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NewsMHI ups aerospace and defence profit forecast after record order intake
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has revised its earning guidance for its aircraft, defence and space unit, after it saw its order intake hit an all-time high on the back of government-led defence projects.
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NewsArcher assembling trio of Midnight aircraft for certification flights
US air taxi developer Archer Aviation has revealed that it is building a trio of Midnight aircraft that will conform to the company’s intended type design.
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NewsBristow Ireland awarded Irish AOC ahead of SAR contract transition
Bristow Ireland has cleared a vital hurdle in the run up towards taking over the provision of search and rescue services in the republic, obtaining its air operator certificate (AOC) from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).
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NewsPiper unleashes Fury as M600 successor
US airframer Piper Aircraft has unveiled the M700 Fury – its fastest ever single-engined aircraft – a turboprop that boasts an uprated Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engine that offers a maximum cruise speed of over 300kt (555km/h) and climb performance 34% better than its M600 SLS predecessor.
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NewsChilean investigators open probe after R44 crash kills former president Sebastian Pinera
Chilean investigators have opened an inquiry after a helicopter crash in the Los Rios region which claimed the life of the country’s former president, Sebastian Pinera.
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NewsQantas to install split scimitar winglets on 737s in sustainability push
Qantas will install split scimitar winglets on 23 of its Boeing 737-800s, as part of efforts to improve fuel efficiency and lower its emissions.
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NewsAir India taps Recaro for economy, premium economy retrofit
Air India has selected Recaro’s economy and premium-economy seats for its widebody interior retrofit due to commence in the middle of the year.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems lost $633m in 2023 as production troubles weighed on financials
Spirit AeroSystems hiked deliveries of aircraft structures in 2023 but still lost $633 million as it continues seeking to right money-losing programmes and address quality concerns.