All articles by Jon Hemmerdinger – Page 110
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PICTURES: Investigators detail Miami Air 737 runway overrun
The National Transportation Safety Board has disclosed new details about a Miami Air Boeing 737-800 runway overrun earlier this month, confirming the aircraft landed amid “heavy thunderstorms” and saying the first officer had just 18h of 737 flight time.
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NewsBoeing chief reiterates $50bn annual services revenue target
Boeing remains committed to achieving $50 billion in annual aircraft services revenue by around 2027, part of a broader aim by the company to control more of the commercial aviation ecosystem.
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Marathon Asset raises $360m to buy and lease commercial aircraft
New York investment firm Marathon Asset Management has expanded its aviation investment business by forming a $360 million fund for the purpose of acquiring and leasing commercial aircraft.
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Boeing offers services and cash to make Max operators whole
Boeing’s compensation to airlines for the 737 Max grounding could include aircraft services, training support, adjusted delivery schedules or simply cash, the company’s chief executive Dennis Muilenburg says on 29 May.
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NewsBoeing chief upbeat as 777X and NMA concept progress
Boeing’s chief executive is looking beyond the 737 Max crisis, saying today’s challenges will leave Boeing with a healthier supply chain and better prepared to capitalise on still-surging demand for new jetliners.
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EmbraerX proposes air traffic control framework for air taxis
Embraer has laid out details of an air traffic control infrastructure it says must be in place before the urban air taxi concept can evolve to reality.
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Textron showcases flush line-up of in-development jets and props
Textron Aviation has no shortage of products to highlight at this year's EBACE, including its flagship Cessna Citation Latitude and a rich development pipeline.
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Electric aircraft dominate discussion again
Some people say the electric aircraft revolution has arrived. Others say: "Hogwash!"
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P&WC on track with Falcon 6X engine testing
Pratt & Whitney Canada continues ramping PW800 production and says its PW812D will be ready for the Dassault Falcon 6X’s expected 2022 service entry.
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Greenpoint tempts attendees with VIP-configured 777X
Business aircraft buyers seeking a VIP-configured variant of Boeing’s newest widebody will not want to bypass Greenpoint Technologies’ booth.
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ANALYSIS: Gulfstream aims to perfect portfolio with G600
The Gulfstream G600 felt like a rocket as it zipped south at nearly the speed of sound during a demonstration flight in March.
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Boutsen Aviation invites attendees onto Pinto-designed A319CJ
Business aircraft dealer Boutsen Aviation and its founder, Thierry Boutsen, are back at this year's EBACE to market a portfolio of aircraft that includes a luxuriously appointed Airbus A319CJ on static display.
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ANALYSIS: Bombardier builds momentum as new Globals near delivery
Bombardier set the bar high for itself and competitors at least year's EBACE when it unveiled the Global 5500 and 6500 programme, which it had surprisingly kept secret from the industry's prying eyes.
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Bombardier to open a Dubai line maintenance site
Bombardier announces at EBACE plans to expand its global services reach with the opening of a new line station in Dubai that will serve customers throughout the Middle East.
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Collins announces new seating and IFE contracts
Collins Aerospace will use EBACE to showcase its new Evolution aircraft seat and to announce its latest aircraft seating and in-flight entertainment contracts.
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NewsTextron highlights special missions capabilities of Cessna Citation Latitude
The banana-yellow Cessna Citation Latitude on static display marks Textron Aviation's renewed focus on promoting the special missions capabilities of its jets and turboprops.
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NewsFixed-wing general aviation shipments jumped in Q1
Shipments of fixed-wing general aviation aircraft surged in the first quarter of 2019, continuing a period of healthy growth despite a sag in deliveries of rotorcraft.
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ANALYSIS: P&W and CFM boost output despite supply-chain stress
The two major narrowbody aircraft engine makers have successfully accelerated production in recent months, though they are still battling with supply-chain stress. CFM International and competitor Pratt & Whitney (P&W) more than doubled output of their latest-generation turbofans – CFM's Leap and P&W's PW1000G – in the first quarter of ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Engine makers prep for next narrowbody launch
The uncertain status of Boeing’s proposed new mid-market airplane (NMA) has likewise left unanswered questions about the engine that might theoretically power the next narrowbody.
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Boeing sold no new commercial aircraft in April
Boeing cut 171 737 orders from its backlog in April amid the collapse of Indian carrier Jet Airways, while the airframer’s deliveries slowed to a trickle as the 737 Max remains grounded.