All air transport news – Page 539
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United Technologies plans to break into three companies
United Technologies (UTC) has completed its $30 billion acquisition of Rockwell Collins and now plans to spin off its Otis and Carrier units by 2020.
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Airbus 'getting serious' on A321XLR next year
Airbus appears to be edging closer to the launch of the A321XLR, with top management continuing to explore options for the development of a longer-range narrowbody variant and one major leasing customer convinced that the airframer will take the plunge.
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Adria Airways tentatively orders 15 Superjets
Adria Airways has tentatively ordered 15 Sukhoi Superjet 100s, which are to be maintained through a proposed MRO joint venture in Ljubljana.
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PICTURES: Airbus delivers first A330neo to TAP
TAP Air Portugal has become the first airline to take delivery of an Airbus A330neo, with the hand-over today of its first of an eventual 21 A330-900s.
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UTC gets China approval for Rockwell deal
United Technologies has received Chinese approval for its acquisition of Rockwell Collins, clearing the final regulatory approval needed to close the deal.
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Piaggio Aerospace goes into receivership
Italian manufacturer Piaggio Aerospace has requested to be placed into receivership after declaring itself insolvent.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: New ownership builds confidence at Dema
After at least three turbulent years, Italian aerostructures company Dema is counting on an injection of finance and confidence from new majority owner, Bybrook Capital, to set it on course for growth again. The London investment house purchased an 85% stake in the 25-year-old business earlier this year, installing a ...
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Stelia takes over digital engineering partner Portalliance
French aerostructures manufacturer Stelia Aerospace has acquired a majority shareholding in Toulouse-based digital modelling specialist Portalliance Engineering.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Cell set-up pays dividends for Avio Aero
Even during a late afternoon visit, Avio Aero's factory in Pomigliano d'Arco, near Naples, is abuzz. It is not only because the Italian propulsion systems manufacturer is engaged in the fastest engine ramp-up in peacetime – the plant makes low-pressure turbine vanes and the combustor for the CFM International Leap ...
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A330-900 secures ETOPS with engine-life restrictions
Airbus has secured extended twin-engined operations (ETOPS) approval for the A330-900, the initial variant of the A330neo – although the clearance carries a restriction.
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El Al nears completion of 787 engine swap
Israeli carrier El Al expects to have Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-TEN engines powering its entire Boeing 787 fleet by the end of the year, but remains cautious over the potential for future delivery delays.
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Bombardier to cut 490 jobs in Belfast
Bombardier plans to cut 490 jobs at its UK facility in Belfast as part of wider efforts to restructure the Canadian manufacturer’s aerospace activities.
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Airbus sets date for first A330neo delivery to TAP
Airbus plans to deliver the first A330-900 to launch operator TAP Air Portugal on 26 November.
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Dowty to open new UK headquarters in 2019
Dowty Propellers has begun construction of a new headquarters in UK city Gloucester, which is to become operational in late 2019.
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NewsBoeing joins first 777X flight test aircraft
Boeing has joined the fuselage sections of its first 777X test aircraft, ahead of first flight in 2019.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How Tecnam and Cape Air created the P2012
There are few signs to or on Tecnam's modern production plant just outside the small town of Capua, near Naples. However, the cult Italian manufacturer – which has produced almost 5,000 small piston aircraft for the training and private pilot market since the late Professor Luigi Pascale founded it in ...
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Opinion
OPINION: Bombardier's commercial aerospace exit is self-inflicted
Once upon a time, in the not so distant past, Bombardier was the third-largest manufacturer of commercial aircraft in the world, behind the industry’s big two of Airbus and Boeing.
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Jeju Air orders up to 50 737 Max 8s
South Korean budget carrier Jeju Air has placed a firm order for 40 Boeing 737 Max 8s plus 10 options.
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Bombardier commercial aviation faces 'challenging time': Embraer
Bombardier's commercial aviation business faces a "challenging time" after its divestiture of two of its three commercial aircraft divisions, says Embraer Commercial Aviation chief executive John Slattery.
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VIDEO: ACJ320neo carries out maiden flight
Airbus has flown the first ACJ320neo, the corporate version of its re-engined twinjet, for the first time.