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Boeing works to improve 787 dispatch reliability
Boeing continues to address problems affecting the dispatch reliability of its 787 aircraft, including issues caused by faulty messages from the aircraft computer systems.
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Alcoa set to be heavy player in Russian titanium
Many aerospace companies are trying to make a big noise in titanium these days, but workers at Alcoa’s parts fabrication plant at Samara, in southeastern Russia, had best tighten up their ear protectors. From 2016, their 75,000-ton forging press – until recently the world’s biggest – will be going to ...
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NewsBoeing lifts full-year outlook after improved Q3 profits
Boeing’s operating profit climbed in the third quarter of 2013 thanks largely to more commercial aircraft deliveries.
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NewsAerolineas signs for 20 737-800s
Aerolineas Argentinas has formalised an agreement for 20 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in a deal valued at $1.8 billion at list prices.
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Airbus explores A350 structural growth potential
Airbus is exploring the potential room for structural growth of the A350-1000 but insists this is not indicative of plans to develop a further stretch.
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Korean Air thrives on diversification unit
The aerospace division of Korean Air, known as KAL-ASD, has developed into a broadly diversified business with a broad range MRO, aerospace and development programmes.
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NewsBoeing cuts 747-8 production to 1.5 per month
Boeing will again reduce the pace of production of the 747-8 to 1.5 per month, but the company says that it remains committed to the programme over the long-term.
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NewsBombardier identifies CDB as first CSeries buyer in China
Bombardier has identified China's CDB Leasing as a previously undisclosed potential buyer for 15 CSeries aircraft.
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NewsFirst CSeries test aircraft re-enters ground vibration testing
The first CSeries test aircraft has re-entered a series of ground vibration checks less than a month after completeing first flight, Bombardier revealed today.
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NewsCFM launches Leap-1B assembly as testing continues
CFM International has started assembling the third version of the Leap-series turbofan engine family as initial test results on the first variant have “thrilled” company officials.
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Aeroflot seeks eight new 737-800s from lessors
Aeroflot Russian Airlines is considering adding eight new Boeing 737-800s to its fleet from four operating leasing companies.
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ARJ21 undergoes avionics flight tests
Comac has started avionics flight tests for its ARJ21-700 programme.
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NewsMRJ final assembly gets under way in Nagoya
Final assembly of the first flight-test Mitsubishi Regional Jet begun today, two months after programme delays were confirmed.
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NewsSecond A350 joins flight-test programme
Airbus's second A350-900 has departed Toulouse on its first sortie, joining the certification programme four months after the maiden flight of the type.
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Used serviceable material challenges MRO spares sales: analyst
Growth in the MRO industry has been challenged by lower than expected shop visits for much of this year, says Canaccord Genuity analyst Ken Herbert in a research note.
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NewsKey core test begins on 777X turbofan
General Electric has started a second series of preliminary tests on a critical component of the 100,000lb-thrust GE9X turbofan engine selected to power the Boeing 777X aircraft family.
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NewsFlying low or sailing high, Airbus keeps a toe in the water
“We are designing a boat that is as much an aeroplane as it is a boat,” says Paul Larsen. And, when it comes to airflow and extreme performance, few are as knowledgeable as the holder of the outright world sailing speed record: an eye-popping 65.42kt (121km/h) over 500m.
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NewsSuperjet partners discuss corporate overhaul
Radical restructuring of the Russian Superjet programme is in progress, with talks having started between partners Alenia Aermacchi and Sukhoi.
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Aluminium demand continues strong growth: Alcoa
Alcoa is holding to its full-year forecast of 9-10% growth in global aerospace demand for aluminium, as third-quarter performance pulled the US metal producer back into the black despite falling prices.
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Civil push is new tack for Marshall
Marshall Aerospace is targeting a return to VIP conversions as part of its growing civilian activities to counteract the UK group’s reliance on the declining military market.