All air transport news – Page 458
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MTU to expand 3D printing with dedicated engineering team
MTU Aero Engines has revealed that it established a dedicated department for additive manufacturing earlier this year, in an effort to increase use of the technology.
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Airbus confirms A380 and A350 launch-aid amendments
Airbus and its four primary European partner countries have agreed to amend A380 and A350 launch investment loans as part of compliance measures linked to the World Trade Organisation dispute over large civil aircraft financing.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Silkair gets big upgrade – at the cost of its brand
The decision of Singapore Airlines to absorb its regional Silkair unit into the main brand SIA will make the group more efficient, and is a key step in streamlining SIA’s structure.
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JetSuite commits to launch Zunum hybrid-electric aircraft
Premium charter operator JetSuite has committed to become the launch operator for a Boeing-backed, hybrid-electric aircraft now in development by Seattle-based start-up Zunum Aero.
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Shrunk Superjet to have more commonality with MC-21
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft will aim to align the cockpit of its proposed 75-seat version of the Superjet more closely to that of the Irkut MC-21.
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PICTURES: Air Italy shows new livery on A330-200
Air Italy has unveiled the second aircraft to feature its new livery: an Airbus A330-200.
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Opinion
OPINION: Latest WTO ruling should be a catalyst for change
In an increasingly imaginary ideal world filled with rational attorneys, reasonable industry leaders and responsible politicians, the entire dispute between Airbus and Boeing at the World Trade Organization that has dragged on for 14 years and now threatens to further expand a growing rift between the EU and USA could ...
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C919's local engine alternative powered up
China has successfully achieved power-on for the first CJ-1000AX demonstrator engine, the alternative powerplant for the in-development Comac C919.
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FAA sets certification rules for 777X wingtip
The US Federal Aviation Administration is set to publish a final list of 10 special conditions on certificating the airworthiness of Boeing’s unique folding wingtips for the 777X family.
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PICTURE: BOC Aviation delivers first Max 8 to Corendon Airlines
Lessor BOC Aviation has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8, with the aircraft leased to Turkish carrier Corendon Airlines.
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Southwest launches fan blade tracking after April engine failure
Southwest Airlines will launch an internal system to track all of its engine fan blades by serial number, following the inflight failure of a CFM56 engine in April.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Boeing NMA – when, and who will order?
Momentum appears to be gathering around Boeing's proposed New Mid-market Airplane (NMA) – already being referred to by some as the 797. Reports indicate a potential launch this year or in early 2019, although this is perhaps more likely to refer to an authority to offer (ATO), rather than the ...
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Airbus starts A330neo cabin tests with TAP jet's first flight
Airbus has embarked on a cabin test programme for its A330neo with the maiden flight of the first customer aircraft, bound for Portuguese carrier TAP.
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Sukhoi assessing engine options for 'Russified' Superjet
Sukhoi's civil aircraft division has yet to decide on the crucial powerplant issue for its proposed 'Russified' Superjet 100.
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Airbus finance chief Wilhelm joins management exodus
Airbus chief financial officer Harald Wilhelm is to step down from his position next year, when chief executive Tom Enders is due to leave his post.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: A look back at Comac's first 10 years
When China declared its ambitions to develop a large passenger aircraft and become a world-class player in aircraft manufacturing, it established the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) to spearhead this dream.
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PICTURES: Second MC-21 commences flight tests
Irkut's second flight-test MC-21 has conducted its maiden sortie, almost a year since the type's first test airframe initially became airborne.
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Opinion
OPINION: Trump's foreign policy pledges should worry Boeing
Airbus and Boeing are not victims of the US decision to unilaterally withdraw from a nearly three-year-old agreement with Iran.
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PICTURES: Lufthansa tests brighter version of new livery on 747
Lufthansa is testing some adjustments to its new livery, including a brighter blue colour than the one originally chosen and a larger crane logo on the aircraft tail.
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Embraer bets on fuel prices, replacement cycle to boost E2 sales
Embraer expects the recent increases in the price of oil to refocus airlines’ interest in new technology aircraft, such as its E2 series of small jets.