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Boeing creates programme office for New Mid-market Airplane

2017-09-26T01:15:17Z

Boeing has created a programme office to support the New Mid-market Airplane, and appointed a top 787 executive to lead the effort toward a future launch decision by the company’s board of directors.
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JetBlue defends Bombardier in spat with Boeing

2017-09-25T16:12:37Z

New York's JetBlue Airways has rallied behind Bombardier in the Canadian airframer's trade dispute with Boeing, as the airline continues to evaluate the CSeries for its fleet.
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Malaysia Airlines keeps widebody options open

2017-09-25T08:45:56Z

Malaysia Airlines has stressed that its options are open vis-à-vis its future widebody fleet.
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ROUTES: VivaAerobus chief cites issues with A320neo's P&W engines

2017-09-25T08:17:35Z

VivaAerobus has experienced reliability problems with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine powering its A320neo aircraft, according to the Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier’s chief executive, Juan Carlos Zuazua.
Opinion
OPINION: ATR and Bombardier should heed Embraer's turboprop warning

2017-09-22T11:06:42Z

Bombardier could be forgiven for thinking the world is against it. With Boeing’s anti-dumping claims still ringing in its ears, there comes a strong hint from regional jet rival Embraer that it is serious about a return to the turboprop market.
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Boeing expects strong demand from Southeast Asia to continue

2017-09-22T05:41:42Z

Boeing forecasts Southeast Asia's demand for passenger aircraft to reach 4,210 units over the next 20 years, with a value of $650 billion.
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Turkish Airlines set to buy 40 Boeing 787-9s

2017-09-22T02:22:47Z

Boeing has announced that Turkish Airlines intends to order 40 787-9s.
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StandardAero closes Boeing and Airbus VIP completion centre

2017-09-21T07:12:00Z

US maintenance firm StandardAero is closing its completion arm for large VIP transport aircraft.
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Airbus foresees more China A330 orders

2017-09-21T05:11:23Z

Airbus expects Chinese carriers to place orders for more A330 aircraft as a result of domestic capacity upgauging, says its chief operating officer and president of commercial aircraft Fabrice Bregier.
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JAL identified as customer for four 787-8s

2017-09-21T02:14:57Z

Japan Airlines has been identified as the customer for four Boeing 787-8s that were previously attributed to an unidentified customer.
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PICTURE: First Qantas 787-9 breaks cover

2017-09-21T02:13:13Z

Qantas’s first Boeing 787-9 has emerged from the manufacturer’s paint shop, resplendent in the carrier’s new ‘Silveroo’ livery.
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A330neo prepares for first flight but Airbus yet to fix date

2017-09-20T10:34:00Z

Airbus is yet to commit to a maiden flight date for its A330neo, but both engines have been fitted to the initial test aircraft.
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Russian-Chinese tie-up to develop new long-haul jet engine

2017-09-20T08:20:00Z

Russian and Chinese partners have reached a preliminary agreement on developing an engine to power their proposed joint long-haul aircraft.
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Airbus sees market for 60-100 A380s in China

2017-09-20T05:10:33Z

Airbus remains optimistic about selling A380s in China over the next five to seven years on the back of growing passenger demand.
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PICTURE: Airbus inaugurates A330 Tianjin completion centre

2017-09-20T03:32:38Z

Airbus has inaugurated its new A330 completion and delivery centre (CDC) in Tianjin, with local operator Tianjin Airlines taking delivery of the centre's first aircraft - an A330-200 registered B-8596.
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Comac issues 20-year forecast for China aircraft demand

2017-09-20T02:37:27Z

Chinese airlines will need 8,575 aircraft over the next 20 years, predicts Comac in a new market forecast released on 19 September.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: Maturing CFM56s widen opportunities for MROs

2017-09-19T15:38:40Z

Production of CFM International engines may be shifting to the new Leap generation, but maintenance of the latest CFM56 variants will be a growing activity for years to come.
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Airbus receives first Beluga XL main door

2017-09-19T13:06:52Z

Airbus has taken delivery of the main cargo door for its outsize Beluga XL transport.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: The A380's rollercoaster ride in 10 years of service

2017-09-19T10:45:59Z

Since the Airbus A380 made its world debut with Singapore Airlines a decade ago, the double-decker has gone on to establish itself as the flagship of the fleet at every one of its 13 operators. Airbus has delivered some 215 aircraft and is rightly proud of the game-changing passenger experience ...
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Comac wins commitments for 130 C919s

2017-09-19T08:32:39Z

Comac has secured new commitments for 130 C919 aircraft from Chinese lessors.