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NewsGeneral Dynamics' Q2 aerospace profit slips to $331m
General Dynamics’s aerospace business earned an operating profit of $331 million in the second quarter of 2019, down 14% from $386 million in the second quarter of last year.
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NewsPratt & Whitney prepares GTF for new opportunities
Pratt & Whitney is continuing to ready its geared turbofan (GTF) engine programme for the next wave of aircraft development, with Boeing’s proposed New Mid-market Airplane (NMA) the closest short-term opportunity.
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Senate confirms Steve Dickson to lead FAA
The US Senate on 24 July voted 52 to 40 in favour of confirming Steve Dickson to become administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration at a time when the agency faces scrutiny from lawmakers to reform its oversight of aviation safety.
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Boeing slumps to near-$3 billion Q2 net loss on Max grounding
Boeing has reported a net loss of nearly $2.9 billion for the second quarter, driven by charges for the grounded 737 Max.
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NewsGE9X engine issue pushes 777X first flight to 2020
An issue with the General Electric GE9X powerplants that will power the Boeing 777X has delayed that aircraft’s first flight until 2020, the airframer has disclosed.
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NewsPICTURE: Hi Air adds two new ATR 72s
South Korean start-up carrier Hi Air has taken delivery of two ATR 72-500 aircraft, as it awaits its air operator certificate.
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P&W's Q2 profit jumps even as large jet engine shipments slow
Pratt & Whitney’s second quarter operating profit jumped 7% year-on-year to $424 million amid continued cost reduction and an increase in engine shipments.
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NewsPICTURE: First MA700 starts coming together
AVIC has joined three major sections the the first MA700 turboprop aircraft.
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Flight-control refinement to fix A321neo pitch-up issue
Airbus is developing a fix to an A321neo pitch-up issue, featuring a flight-control system update, which it expects will become available in the third quarter of 2020.
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Boeing's $5.6bn 737 Max hit surprises some investment analysts
Financial analysts have expressed surprise at the scope of the 737 Max-related charge Boeing will take in the second quarter, though they find optimism in Boeing’s intention to maintain 737 Max production at the current rate.
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NewsRIAT: Airbus unveils Bird of Prey concept
Airbus has revealed a hybrid-electric 80-seat airliner design – with "feathered" wing and tail structures mimicking an eagle or falcon.
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NewsPICTURE: Lion Air receives its first A330neo
Indonesian carrier Lion Air has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900.
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Boeing to take $4.9bn Q2 charge due to 737 Max grounding
Boeing will take a $4.9 billion after-tax charge in its second quarter financial results, reflecting estimated costs associated with the 737 Max grounding.
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United wants ‘clarity’ from Boeing on NMA
United Airlines says Boeing has a little more time to make a decision about its New Mid-market Airplane (NMA) programme, confirming that the US major is in talks with both large jet manufacturers.
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NewsTextron CEO sees possible simulator mandate for Max pilots
The chief executive of Textron says signs suggest aviation regulators may require Boeing 737 Max pilots to complete simulator training, though perhaps not immediately when the global grounding lifts.
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NewsTextron's Q2 revenue sags amid aircraft demand concerns
Textron’s aircraft manufacturers delivered fewer units in the second quarter of 2019 as revenue slipped, stoking concern about the health of the business-jet market among investment analysts.
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Rolls-Royce invests in Singapore university lab work
Rolls-Royce has invested S$88 million to extend its research partnership with a Singapore university, with a focus on 29 projects related to the future of aircraft propulsion.
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ALPA and US lawmakers ask ICAO to review pilot training standards
The largest US pilots' union and US lawmakers have urged civil aviation agency ICAO to review its global pilot training standards – requests coming in a wake of two deadly Boeing 737 Max crashes.
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NewsA321neo operators alerted over 'excessive pitch' anomaly
Airbus has introduced a temporary revision to A321neo flight manuals intended to prevent the possibility of the aircraft reaching excessive pitch attitudes.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The evolution of Airbus's biggest single-aisle
The launch by Airbus of its ultimate single-aisle – for the moment, at least – has put Toulouse on the front foot in the battle for the middle of the market. The vibe from the Paris air show was that the A321XLR was a good start – but by no ...