All air transport news – Page 499
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News
Ilyushin Finance agrees PD-14 delivery schedule
Russia's United Engine Corporation has reached an initial delivery agreement for Aviadvigatel PD-14 powerplants to Ilyushin Finance.
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United defers first four A350s
United Airlines has deferred its first four Airbus A350-1000 deliveries, as it continues to consider alternatives to the aircraft.
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Airbus UK chief departs in senior management rejig
Airbus has confirmed that its UK president, Paul Kahn, is stepping down from the post.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airbus, Boeing prepare to thwart an aerospace Tesla
Electric-powered airliners aren’t coming any time soon, but Airbus and Boeing see potential.
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GST change adds to IndiGo's A320neo engine woes
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has grounded seven of its Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered Airbus A320neos, with reports suggesting that a tax change is delaying replacement powerplants.
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Dowty to build new headquarters in Gloucester
General Electric has decided to build a new facility for UK subsidiary Dowty Propellers in Gloucester.
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Opinion
OPINION: UK industry needs Brexit clarity
Brexit means Brexit, UK prime minister Theresa May infamously explained. What Brexit means for aviation and aerospace is far from certain.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How has the CSeries performed in service?
A year after Bombardier's CSeries entered service, the aircraft's two operators – Swiss and Air Baltic – report that the clean-sheet twinjet's introduction has gone more smoothly than they expected.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Lion's MRO arm plans aggressive expansion
From its base in a secluded area of Batam's Hang Nadim International airport, Lion Air Group's Batam Aero Technic is aiming to become one of Asia's leading MROs.
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Boeing erases Transaero 747-8I orders from backlog
Boeing on 13 July cancelled the last of three orders for the passenger-carrying 747-8I that once belonged to defunct Russian carrier Transaero.
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Delta to base first CS100s in New York
Delta Air Lines will base its first Bombardier CS100s in New York, says president Glen Hauenstein.
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Delta becomes first North American A350 operator
Delta Air Lines has become the first Airbus A350 operator in North America, taking delivery of its first of the type today.
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Paid content
INSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Where is the middle of the market?
Chris Seymour, Head of Market Analysis, considers the issues around a new twin isle family to serve the middle of the market.
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News
Beluga XL upper fuselage shipped to Airbus line
Airbus's A330-based Beluga XL transport is set to receive its initial upper fuselage section following completion of the structure by Stelia Aerospace.
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A350-1000 passes UAE hot-weather tests
Airbus has completed the hot-weather testing of its A350-1000 in the United Arab Emirates.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Russia's turbofan renaissance
As commercial aircraft programmes enjoy a surprising renaissance in Russia, so too are the makers of turbofan engines.
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Opinion
OPINION: Norwegian follows in Sir Freddie's footsteps
Since the barnstorming days of Sir Freddie Laker’s Skytrain, various airlines have tried to operate or talked up the potential of low-cost transatlantic services – with limited success.
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News
Comac gains ARJ21 production certificate
Comac has received the production certificate for its ARJ21-700 regional jet, more than 2.5 years after the aircraft received type certification.
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News
Boeing wins first-half orders battle, but deliveries slump
Boeing is off to a good start on orders in the first half of the year, but remains mired in a three-year delivery slump.
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Opinion
OPINION: Will Russia's gamble on aerospace exports backfire?
Russia has turboprops, regional jets, narrow bodies and – alone and in partnership with China – widebodies in production or development. It also is working on new high-bypass turbofan engines for single- and twin-aisle aircraft. And the government is encouraging a newly consolidated cadre of systems integrators to displace Western ...