All Systems & Interiors news – Page 55
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PICTURE: Two more jets to join MRJ flight test campaign
Mitsubishi Aircraft has confirmed that two additional aircraft will join its MRJ regional jet's flight test campaign.
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Boeing held talks with Embraer on takeover: WSJ report
Boeing reportedly has held talks with Brazilian aircraft and defence services company Embraer to acquire an ownership stake, the Wall Street Journal reports on 21 December.
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PICTURES: Sukhoi starts testing first Superjet with 'Saberlets'
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 flew on 21 December with the first installed “saberlets” on both wingtips to enter the flight test phase of the certification campaign, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) says.
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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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KLM to complete long-haul business-class upgrade in 2018
KLM intends to complete a refurbishment programme for the business class section on its Airbus A330 fleet in October 2018.
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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: 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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Eurowings to debut business class on some long-haul flights
Lufthansa's expanding low-cost operation Eurowings will introduce a business class product on its selected long-haul flights next summer.
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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: 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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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.
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PICTURE: Airbus attaches first Beluga XL freight door
Airbus has installed the main freight door on the first example of its new Beluga XL outsize transport.
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Singapore air show highlights new exhibitors, conference line-up
Singapore air show organizer Experia has announced a number of new exhibitors for the show’s sixth edition, which will run from 6 to 11 February 2018.
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MRJ at midpoint of flight test campaign
Mitsubishi Aircraft has reached the halfway mark of its MRJ regional jet's flight test campaign, having clocked more than 1,500 flight hours.
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INSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Big Data, the big picture
In a recent survey of airlines and aerospace professionals we looked at the role of Big Data within the aviation industry and how airlines can benefit from sharing their aircraft health data with OEMs and MROs.