All air transport news – Page 477
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News
Piper gains US approval for G1000NXi-equipped pair
Piper Aircraft has secured US validation for the next-generation Garmin G1000NXi integrated flightdeck on both its M500 single-engined turboprop and its M350 pressurised piston-single; deliveries of both aircraft are now under way.
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Second MC-21 to fly around end-February: Rogozin
Russian deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin expects the second Irkut MC-21-300 test aircraft to fly in late February or early March.
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PICTURES: First BelugaXL rolls out as work begins on second
Airbus has commenced work on a second BelugaXL transport following finalisation of structural assembly on the initial aircraft.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: The reinvention of Romania's Aerostar
On first appearance, Aerostar’s sprawling complex of buildings next to Bacau airport may reflect its heritage as a state-run enterprise focused on supporting the Romanian defence forces.
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Tecnam flies second P2012 Traveller
Tecnam’s top-of-the-range P2012 Traveller took another step towards certification on 22 December, when the Italian airframer's second flying prototype joined the test campaign.
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Opinion
OPINION: Engine arrival signals China's supply chain progress
By rolling out the first locally designed high-bypass turbofan on 29 December, China joined one of the most exclusive clubs in the global aerospace industry.
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Turkish signs tentative deal for 25 A350-900s
Turkish Airlines has disclosed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus that covers 25 A350-900s.
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PICTURE: Airbus rolls out higher-capacity A321neo
Assembly of the first A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) has been completed in Hamburg, the manufacturer confirms.
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Opinion
OPINION: Boeing and Embraer have much to gain from tie-up
A combination of Boeing and Embraer would make a powerful team in commercial aviation, deepen a potentially disruptive alliance with Saab in the defence market, and could upset the business aviation status quo.
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CALC orders 15 additional A320neos
China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) has ordered an additional 15 Airbus A320neos, only weeks after closing a deal for 50 of the same type.
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FlightGlobal data indicates over 700 Airbus deliveries last year
Airbus appears to have exceeded its original delivery target of 700 aircraft for 2017, according to data from FlightGlobal's Ascend consultancy.
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Bombardier falls short of 2017 CSeries delivery target
Bombardier appears to have closed 2017 without achieving its revised (and steeply-reduced) CSeries delivery target for the year.
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Opinion
OPINION: A fresh start at Airbus
Not since the extraordinary round of musical chairs which followed the A380 crisis of 2006 has Airbus faced a more substantial overhaul of its senior management.
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News
PIA seeks providers for 777 cabin refurbishments
Pakistan International Airlines is seeking providers for a cabin refurbishment programme covering three 777-200ERs and two -200LRs that will commence in October.
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EASA certifies higher-weight A350-1000
Europe's air transport safety regulator has certified a higher-weight version of the Airbus A350-1000.
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Over 30 Superjets produced last year: Sukhoi
Sukhoi's civil aircraft division manufactured 34 Superjet 100s during 2017, the largest number to roll off the company's production line in a single year.
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New round of flight tests take PD-14 closer to certification
Russia's United Engine has embarked on a third phase of flight tests with the Aviadvigatel PD-14 for the Irkut MC-21-300.
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AVIC cuts metal on MA700 turboprop
AVIC Aircraft says its MA700 turboprop programme has progressed, with the beginning of the manufacturing of components for the aircraft's flaps and cargo door.
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PICTURES: VietJet converts 42 A320neo orders to A321neos
VietJet has converted its entire orderbook for the A320neo to the larger A321neo.
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China completes assembly of first high-bypass turbofan engine
A Chinese manufacturer has completed an 18-month assembly process for the first CJ-1000AX demonstrator engine for the Comac C919 airliner, a government ministry says on 29 December.