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UK-EU trade deal to satisfy Airbus 'within reach'
Airbus's warning over its UK investment strategy, given the uncertainty of the future UK-European Union relationship, has prompted the government's business secretary to insist that an agreement suitable for the airframer is possible.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How GKN envisions its future after change in ownership
Following a turbulent period for GKN – culminating in its acquisition by turnaround specialist Melrose Industries in April – the UK engineering group’s aerospace arm is confident it can continue to invest in new technology and grow its business under its new ownership.
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Comac completes static tests for composite wing project
Comac has completed static and damage tolerance tests for a composite wing box project.
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Aegean firms A320neo order
Aegean Airlines has firmed up an order for 30 Airbus A320neo-family jets.
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Airbus: Orderly Brexit could still disrupt output and raise costs
Airbus's latest risk assessment of the UK's withdrawal from the European Union could still create short-term production disruption even if it takes place with a trade and transition agreement in place.
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Comac stresses progress as C919 prototypes fly
Comac’s two C919 prototypes took to the skies on 22 June, flying more than four hours combined.
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Opinion
OPINION: Airbus and Rolls-Royce cross fingers over Trent 7000
As Airbus enters the home straight on the A330neo, everything appears to be running smoothly, with the type nearing certification.
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Airbus outlines stark production impact of 'no-deal Brexit'
Airbus has emphasised that disruption to its aircraft production model critically depends on smooth and integrated operational flow, and has outlined the substantial measures it would need to adopt to protect that flow should the UK withdraw from the European Union without an adequate trade agreement.
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Airbus underlines 'Brexit' threats to UK operations
Airbus has again warned that the UK's withdrawal from the European Union could lead to a rethink of its UK investment strategy and its presence in the country.
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Bombardier will not replace CRJ's CF34s with new engines
Bombardier has ruled out updating its CRJ line of regional aircraft with currently-available new engines, saying additional weight of new engines would largely erode improvements in engine efficiency.
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Bombardier considering Atmosphere cabin for Q400
Bombardier is considering developing a version of its new CRJ Atmosphere cabin for its Q400 turboprop as the company renews its regional aircraft focus, says Bombardier president of commercial aircraft Fred Cromer.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The influence of engines on aircraft values
David Griffin, senior valuations analyst at Flight Ascend Consultancy, here examines the rising costs of engine maintenance, the relationship of engine values to overall aircraft values, and implications for the future
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A330neo route-proving points hint at target customers
Airbus's route-proving network for the A330neo might indicate particular marketing targets for the airframer as it attempts to generate further interest in the re-engined twinjet.
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Airbus not expecting further MTOW hike on A330neo
Airbus does not foresee a need for a further hike to the maximum take-off weight of the A330neo, following its decision to lift the threshold to 251t.
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No root cause found in 2015 GE90 failure in Las Vegas
GE Aviation was unable to identify the cause of a disk web crack that caused a GE90-powered British Airways 777-200 to fail during a takeoff roll on a Las Vegas airport runway nearly three years ago, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says.
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NewsDelta orders 20 replacement CRJ900s
Delta Air Lines has ordered 20 Bombardier CRJ900s to replace older regional jets in its feeder fleet.
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American closes 737 Max sale-and-leaseback with Orix
American Airlines has closed a sale-and-leaseback for a Boeing 737 Max 8 with Orix Aviation, Flight Fleets Analyzer shows.
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Boeing sells 24 widebody freighters to FedEx Express
FedEx Express will buy 24 new widebody freighters – 12 767-300ERFs and 777Fs each – as continued growth in the freight market fuels a fleet replacement cycle, the cargo carrier and Boeing announced on 19 June.
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A330neo arrives at Lisbon as route-proving begins
Airbus's third test-flight A330-900, carrying the colours of launch operator TAP Portugal, has landed in Lisbon after commencing the initial stage of route-proving flights.
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PICTURES: Cathay Pacific receives its first A350-1000
Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, making it the variant's second operator after Qatar Airways, which received its initial example in February.