All Airframers news – Page 179
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News
Commerce Department sides with Boeing on CSeries tariff
The US Commerce Department announced on 20 December that Bombardier CS100s ordered by Delta Air Lines could face a 292.21% tariff if they cross into the USA in a partially or fully assembled state.
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Opinion
OPINION: Singapore's cabin shines, but will it sell more A380s?
The plight currently facing Airbus on its A380 programme is neatly – although perhaps inadvertently – summed up by customer Singapore Airlines (SIA).
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Boeing defends 100-150 seat market interest during trade hearing
Despite Bombardier’s claims to the contrary, Boeing’s top commercial executive defended the company’s interests in the 100-150-seat market and the availability of production slots for the 737 Max 7 in testimony on 18 December in an International Trade Commission hearing.
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PICTURE: Second C919 makes two-hour first flight
The second Comac C919 prototype completed a two-hour maiden sortie on 17 December.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: New Airbus commercial boss Faury is strong choice for role
For close watchers of Airbus Helicopters, Guilluame Faury's rise to the top of Airbus commercial will come as little surprise.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Inside Brooklands Museum's new old aircraft factory
Many countries have renowned air museums. Few if any – until now – have set out to explain the history of aircraft design and manufacturing. The new Brooklands Aircraft Factory – part of a £10.7 million facelift of the aviation and motor racing heritage centre in Weybridge, just outside London ...
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Enders says 'fresh minds' needed to lead Airbus
Airbus chief executive Tom Enders says "fresh minds" are needed to take the company through the period from 2020, as he confirmed he would not seek to extend his mandate past April 2019.
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Second C919 to take first flight 'imminently'
The second Comac C919 prototype will take its first flight imminently, in-line with the original target of an end-2017 maiden sortie.
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Airbus's Bregier to step down, Enders not seeking CEO extension
Airbus commercial aircraft president Fabrice Bregier is to step down in February next year, to be succeeded by Airbus Helicopters chief Guillaume Faury.
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Bombardier upholds five-year plan amid cash flow uncertainty
Bombardier continues to insist its five-year turnaround plan remains on track, though the company says free cash flow could be slightly negative in 2018.
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R-R sees no case for substantial Trent 900 investment
Rolls-Royce sees no current business case for further technological investment in the Trent 900 engine which powers the Airbus A380.
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PICTURES: SIA receives first A380 with all-new cabin
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the first of five new-build Airbus A380s to be equipped with the carrier's recently-launched cabin.
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Time running short for Bombardier's 2017 CSeries delivery goal
Bombardier still stands behind a goal to deliver at least 20 CSeries aircraft in 2017, but reaching the target would require the Montreal-based airframer to deliver six aircraft in less than three weeks.
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Russian ministry confirms MC-21 wing-strength success
Irkut's MC-21-300 has passed a crucial strength test for its composite wing, the Russian ministry of industry has declared.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Fifty years since the iconic Concorde's roll-out
Half a century ago this week, a dart-like airliner that promised to revolutionise the air-transport industry broke cover in Toulouse.
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Opinion
OPINION: Travel disruptors are airline investment opportunity
Japan Airlines flight JL001, operated with a Boeing 777, needs roughly 12h to fly about 4,500nm (8,330km) from Tokyo to San Francisco. A Mach 2.2 airliner could cover the same distance in about 5.5h, or around the time it takes a subsonic airliner to fly across the USA.
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Opinion
OPINION: CSeries deal presents wider opportunity
Aside from the obvious benefit for the health of the programme and for the wider company, Airbus's planned acquisition of a majority stake in the Bombardier CSeries could present another opportunity.
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News
Airbus maintains A320neo delivery rate in November
Airbus delivered 22 A320neos during November, with engine installations equally shared between the two rival manufacturers.
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Spirit AeroSystems unveils $1bn Wichita expansion
Spirit AeroSystems plans add 1,000 jobs and invest $1 billion over the next five years in Wichita, Kansas, as the aerostructures firm prepares for rising commercial aircraft production rates and growth in the company’s defence business, which includes a supplier role on the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider.
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'Big data' capabilities boost manufacturer aftermarket ambitions
Aircraft and engine manufacturers intend to grow their aftermarket support business – and big-data initiatives to improve airlines' flight and maintenance operations are at the heart of their expansion strategies.