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NewsIN FOCUS: Rolls-Royce readies Trent XWB for A350's first flight
As a certification milestone is reached, Rolls-Royce is turning its attention to proving the maturity of the A350's Trent XWB powerplant ahead of first delivery next year
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ANALYSIS: Rolls-Royce readies Trent XWB for A350's first flight
As a certification milestone is reached, Rolls-Royce is turning its attention to proving the maturity of the A350's Trent XWB powerplant ahead of first delivery next year
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NewsIcelandair increases 737 Max order
Icelandair has increased its commitment to the Boeing 737 Max by firming an order for 16 aircraft, up from its initial indication that it would take a dozen. The...
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NewsRolls-Royce to test split-loading of XWB engine
Rolls-Royce is to perform freight-loading tests for its Trent XWB engine at the UK's East Midlands airport, to verify transport procedures for the powerplant. The...
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NewsRolls-Royce prepares prototype A350-1000 engine
Rolls-Royce is preparing a prototype demonstration for the higher-thrust Trent XWB-97 engine which will be used on the A350-1000
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NewsUS budget battle uncertainty 'holding back wave of M&A'
Uncertainty generated by the US government's ongoing political battle over spending cuts is holding back a wave of defence industry consolidation, according to a 2012 mergers and acquisitions analysis by consultancy PwC.
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NewsFAA clears Boeing to resume 787 flight tests
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared Boeing to begin test flights soon on an instrumented 787 that could pave the way for a return to...
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NewsRolls-Royce Trent XWB gains type certificate
European regulators have certificated the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine ahead of the planned first flight of the Airbus A350 later this year. Patrick...
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First CSeries engines inducted in final assembly
Bombardier confirms it has received the first pair of engines to power the first flight test vehicle for the CSeries. The Pratt & Whitney PW1524G geared...
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NewsP&W keen to work with Comac on future aircraft
Pratt & Whitney is continuing discussions with Comac on the possible application of its geared turbofan (GTF) on future developments of the Chinese airframer's range.
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NewsPICTURE: Fourth AW169 takes to the skies
The fourth and final AgustaWestland AW169 helicopter prototype made its maiden flight on 31 January at the airframer's facility in Vergiate, Italy.
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Engine will not delay MRJ programme: P&W
Pratt & Whitney has affirmed that its PW1200G geared turbofan will not delay Mitsubishi Aircraft's MRJ regional jet programme
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Gol selects MTU as single engine MRO provider
Brazilian budget carrier Gol has contracted MTU to maintain the engines across its fleet. The airline inked an exclusive five-year MRO deal worth $440...
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NewsP&W poised for certification of CSeries engine
Pratt & Whitney has completed the airworthiness certification programme for the PW1524G engine that will power the Bombardier CSeries. "I'm proud to...
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PICTURE: Afriqiyah takes delivery of A320 in new colours
Afriqiyah Airways has taken delivery of an Airbus A320 - the first aircraft to be painted in its new livery. The 2013-build aircraft (MSN 5448) is...
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NewsPICTURES: Bombardier final assembly progress on CSeries revealed
Bombardier has quietly released new pictures showing that it has attached the tail and landing gear to the first CSeries flight test vehicle (FTV-1) and...
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NewsCrashed Tu-204 powered forward as pilots tried reversing thrust
Pilots of the crashed Red Wings Tupolev Tu-204 twice selected maximum reverse thrust without the reverser system engaging, and unwittingly catapulted the...
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NewsEasyJet A320 options could buy time for fleet talks
UK budget carrier EasyJet is considering converting additional Airbus A320 options in order to buy time to complete its assessment of potential aircraft...
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ATR awaits shareholder approval of 90-seat turboprop
ATR has provided early details about its projected 90-seat regional turboprop, but is not confirming whether the programme will be formally launched this...
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NewsDucted-fan AirMule to get new blades
Urban Aeronautics has manufactured new propeller blades that will be fitted to its unmanned AirMule ducted fan vertical take-off and landing aircraft.