Bombardier has formed a joint-venture aircraft leasing company, CRJ Capital, with Export development, the Canadian Government's export bank, to promote sales of Canadair's Regional Jet.
As a financial bridge until CRJ begins operations, the Government has guaranteed payment of up to 20% of each of the five C$20 million ($14 million) Regional Jets ordered by Air Canada. All have been delivered.
Source: Flight International
Advanced propulsion developer ZeroAvia has revised the flight-test plan for its ZA600 powertrain, transferring a second Dornier Do 228 twin-turboprop to the UK in support of its certification push.
Embraer says it remains on track to meet its 2024 aircraft-delivery goals despite other aerospace suppliers recently curtailing delivery estimates due to stubborn supply chain troubles.
The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) ongoing hearing into the January in-flight failure of a Boeing 737 Max 9’s door plug has highlighted problems at Boeing’s Renton site, including concerns about employee training and pressure to complete work.
