All air transport news – Page 678
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Revamped production line allows ATR to ramp up
It is possibly not a problem ATR thought it would ever have to face when its annual output languished in single figures a decade ago. But buoyant demand for the Toulouse-based airframer’s twin turboprops – it took a record 160 orders in 2014 – meant it has had to find ...
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NewsPARIS: Comac nears C919 roll-out but pushes back first flight
Comac has confirmed that the first-flight schedule for its C919 narrowbody has been pushed back to at least next year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: United Engine rallies on commercial market
Perhaps most famous for designing a 60-year series of legendary fighter engines, Russia’s engine industry – dominated by Rostec-subsidiary United Engine (UEC) – is attempting to rapidly catch up to four decades of Western development of high-bypass turbofan engines for commercial applications.
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PARIS: Rafael reveals latest air-to-air missile
Rafael has unveiled its longest range air-to-air missile, the I-Derby ER.
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NewsPARIS: CSeries package to deliver 4% performance boost from 2018
Bombardier is aiming to build on the "better than brochure" CSeries performance disclosed at the Paris air show by delivering a further 4% gain in 2018 through a package of improvements currently in development.
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NewsPARIS: Irkut president sets out MC-21 ambitions
Do not question Oleg Demchenko’s ambition. As the president of Irkut, the chain-smoking 71-year-old executive is leading a Russian company with little track record in the commercial market into a direct sales confrontation against Airbus and Boeing, which, Demchenko notes, will do “anything they can” to stop a new competitor.
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PARIS: Turkish regional aircraft may feature P&W engines
Plans for regional aircraft development and production in Turkey have been laid out by 328 Group, including the likely selection of engine suppliers and a first tentative order for 50 jets.
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NewsPARIS: Embraer lands deals for 50 E-Jets
Embraer has secured firm orders from three airlines and one aircraft lessor for a total of 50 E-Jets, evenly split between the current generation and the E2 variants, the Brazilian airframer disclosed today at the Paris air show.
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NewsPICTURE: SkyWest debuts first Alaska E175
Utah-based SkyWest Airlines will debut the first of 15 Embraer 175s on 1 July, as it confirms plans to replace older regional jets with the 76-seat model.
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PARIS: ITP to produce LPT for Trent 7000
ITP is to produce the low pressure turbine (LPT) for the Trent 7000 engine for the Airbus A330neo, as a risk and revenue sharing partner through the entire life of the programme. The Spanish company will be responsible for the design, manufacture and assembly of the LPT module. In addition, ...
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NewsPARIS: Qatar orders 10 777-8Xs and four more 777Fs
Qatar Airways has placed an order for 10 777-8Xs and four 777 Freighters.
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NewsPARIS: CFM tests supply chain readiness for Leap service entry
“This is one of the best decisions for your company for the next 20 years.”
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NewsPARIS: Airbus e-Fan is 'new way of flying'
Airbus is literally driving ahead with its e-Fan all-electric trainer project – unveiling at the Paris air show a full-scale mockup of the production “2.0” model that screams of automotive design influence in its sculpted fuselage and sportscar-style cockpit.
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NewsPARIS: Bullish Embraer maintains momentum
Since its launch at the Paris air show two years ago, Embraer has made steady progress on its re-engined, re-winged E2 E-Jet programme.
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NewsPARIS: Airbus in early talks over moderate A380 stretch
Airbus has strongly hinted that it is considering a moderate stretch of the A380 as part of a modernisation package tied to a potential engine upgrade on the type.
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NewsPARIS: Swiss converts 10 CS100s to CS300s
CSeries launch operator Swiss has converted 10 of its 30 firm CS100 orders to the larger CS300, manufacturer Bombardier confirms.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Comparing the Superjet and CSeries cockpits and cabins
The debut of the Bombardier CSeries at the Paris air show provides the opportunity for the 110-160-seater to be compared with a contemporary twinjet at the lower end of its size scale – the Sukhoi Superjet 100.
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NewsPARIS: Garuda signs for 30 A350s after striking 787 deal
Garuda Indonesia has signed a letter of intent to purchase 30 Airbus A350 XWBs.
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NewsPARIS: Garuda tentatively commits to 30 787-9s, 30 more Max 8s
Garuda Indonesia has disclosed its intent to purchase 30 Boeing 787-9s and up to 30 more 737 Max 8s.
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PARIS: ATR wins first Japanese order
Japan Air Commuter, the regional operation of Japan Airlines, has signed for eight firm ATR 42-600s, marking the 1,500th order for the turboprop and its first sale to the Asian country.