All articles by Mary Kirby – Page 39
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Virtual CSeries built in advance of testbed's 2012 first flight
Montreal, Canada-based simulator manufacturer CAE is working with Bombardier to produce the first full flight simulator for the CSeries next-generation single-aisle twinjet
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Aircell begins shipping Internet system to bizjet market
Shipsets of Aircell's new high-speed Internet system for the US business aviation market have begun three months ahead of schedule following full certification...
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NewsThales throws down gauntlet in connectivity race
As in-flight connectivity rapidly gains acceptance throughout the airline industry, Thales has thrown down...
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Bombardier announces 17 new suppliers
CAE will first provide a comprehensive suite of engineering services and simulation-based technology tools to support the design, testing and certification of the CSeries aircraft platform as part of Bombardier's "complete integrated aircraft systems test area" (CIASTA) programme.
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Bombardier in apparent manufacturing first with CSeries wing
Bombardier appears to have scored a manufacturing first with its specially designed...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: US Airways to launch Cirrus lie-flat seat on new A330s
Star Alliance member US Airways is launching Sicma Aero Seat's unique new Cirrus seat with the delivery of its new Airbus A330-200 widebody aircraft.
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Super98 launching MD-80 aerodynamic drag reduction kits
Extended life and efficiency for MD-80 family twinjets US start-up Super98 is launching aerodynamic drag reduction kits aimed at extending the life...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Challenger 604 gets STC for Arinc/Rockwell broadband solution
Bombardier's Challenger 604 has become the latest airframe with a supplemental type certificate...
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NewsPARIS AIR SHOW: Wireless at hand as Thales eyes future cabin
Wireless capabilities that would give flight attendants much better control of the cabin environment are envisioned by in-flight entertainment (IFE) manufacturer...
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NewsPARIS AIR SHOW: Bombardier eyes 2012 CSeries first flight as development picks up
Bombardier has reached the joint definition phase of its CSeries programme and has confirmed the airliner will fly in 2012.
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PARIS AIR SHOW: GEnx strip tease worth the wait
Air show attendees flocked to the General Electric exhibit (hall 2, C137) yesterday for the official unveiling of the GEnx engine. The anticipation was palatable...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Pratt to begin detailed design of geared turbofan in July
P&W gears up for detailed design phase Pratt & Whitney will in mid-July begin the detailed design phase of its PW1000G geared turbofan engine for the...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Korean picks Advantage70 for A330s
Korean Air has selected Pratt & Whitney's PW4170 Advantage70 engine to power six new Airbus A330s. The deal, valued at about $300 million, includes two spare...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: F117 engines for Qatar's first C-17 delivered
Pratt & Whitney has delivered F117 engines for installation on Qatar's first C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft.
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NewsPARIS AIR SHOW: Bombardier says Q400X 'definitely part of our future'
Any lingering doubts about whether Bombardier plans to launch a stretched version of its 78-seat Q400 turboprop were erased yesterday when the firm's commercial...
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NewsPARIS AIR SHOW: In-seat IFE part of Qatar ’s latest A320 order
Qatar Airways has placed what could be one of the biggest orders at the Paris air show with a $1.9 billion deal for 24 Airbus A320 family aircraft that will come fully equipped with Thales in-seat audio/video on-demand in-flight entertainment ( IFE ) systems.
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Pratt scores new engine wash deals
Pratt & Whitney has secured new contracts for its EcoPower engine wash services. JetBlue Airways has signed an agreement to begin engine washes on its fleet...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Pratt to maintain JAL's PW4000 and V2500 engines
Japan Airlines has contracted Pratt & Whitney to provide maintenance on its fleet of PW4000 and International Aero Engines V2500 powerplants. The 10-year...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Pratt to begin detailed design of geared turbofan in July
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) in mid-July will begin the detailed design phase of its PW1000G geared turbofans for the Bombardier CSeries and Mitsubishi Regional...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Britair, Air Nostrum earmarked for initial CRJ1000s
Installation of the cabin interior of Bombardier's first production CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft has been completed, and the freshly-painted aircraft is now...