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Airbus focuses on family commonality as it begins A350-800 detailed design
Airbus is about to begin the detailed design effort of the next XWB iteration, the A350-800 shrink, in parallel with its efforts to begin the industrial...
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Cloud computing to enable virtual development
Physical prototypes of jet engine components could belong to the past, thanks to an industrial design and modelling study that found cloud computing techniques...
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Cathay stops refuelling at Surabaya after A330 high-energy landing
Move taken after Trent 700 drama on landing at Hong Kong
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PICTURE: Orenair introduces first Tu-204
Russian carrier Orenburg Airlines has introduced its first Tupolev Tu-204 as part of a fleet-modernisation exercise. The carrier, which operates under...
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NewsPICTURE: Urban's Air Mule achieves sustained tethered hover
Urban Aeronautics has achieved sustained tethered automatic hovering flight of its AirMule unmanned cargo delivery and medical evacuation vehicle ...
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McNerney hints at new 737 in response to A320 upgrade
Boeing chief executive Jim McNerney has indicated that the airframer may take on Airbus's proposed re-engined A320 family with an all-new single-aisle aircraft, rather than upgrade the 737 with new powerplants.
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NewsConnectivity key as Embraer eyes 'intelligent' airplane
Embraer sees in-flight connectivity playing a vital role in the next new "intelligent" commercial aircraft it brings to market. In-flight entertainment...
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First serial Superjet 100 nears power-on
Sukhoi is nearing power-on for its first serial Superjet 100, and has 14 production airframes in various stages of manufacture.
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NewsA350 launch customer Qatar Airways unconcerned by three-month first flight slip
Airbus A350 launch customer Qatar Airways is unconcerned about the three-month slip in the twinjet's first flight schedule, believing that the buffer built...
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P&W explores Russian partnerships for MS-21 engine
Pratt & Whitney is exploring opportunities for teaming with Russian companies to develop its PW1400G geared turbofan engine that has been selected to power...
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Boeing 747 and 787 flight-test aircraft on the move
Two aircraft from Boeing's 747 and 787 flight-test fleets have relocated as the new types' trial programmes gather momentum.
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NewsProduction problems delay Korean Air's first A380 by four to six months
Korean Air has become the latest A380 victim of Airbus's ongoing production line problems, with the confirmation that its first super-jumbo will arrive four to six months late in the second quarter of 2011.
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PICTURE: Aigle Azur takes first A319 direct from Airbus
Private French airline Aigle Azur has received its first new Airbus A319 purchased directly from Airbus. This CFM International CFM56-powered aircraft is...
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NewsMRO USA: US Airways give Airbus input for A320 re-engining
US Airways is holding discussions with Airbus to supply its input to the airframer for the potential re-engining of the Airbus A320, says carrier President...
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MRO USA: Engine diagnostics: GE opens the envelope
GE Aviation's prognostics health management tools are improving safety as well as cutting costs, shop visit time and disruptions
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MRO USA: Honeywell extends maintenance pact with GoJet
Honeywell has extended an aftermarket support deal with US regional operator GoJet to include 25 Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft. The deal, which Honeywell...
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ASH CLOUD: CFM details engine risks from volcanic ash
Engines flying through the volcanic ash cloud risk impaired compressor performance or even a compressor stall, as well as damage to the high-pressure turbine...
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ASH CLOUD: No technical problems on A380, A340 tests
Engine inspections carried out on the Airbus A380 and A340-600 sent up yesterday to assess the effects of the volcanic ash cloud did not uncover any problems.
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NewsCebu Pacific orders seven A320s
Cebu Pacific has placed an order for seven more Airbus A320s, taking its order backlog to 22 aircraft. The new aircraft, to be powered by CFM International...
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ASH CLOUD: Airbus A380 and A340 flights to assess ash effects
Airbus is to inspect its A380 and A340-600 development aircraft after they complete flights today in volcanic ash above Europe. The manufacturer says it...