All articles by Max Kingsley-Jones – Page 53
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GTF-powered A320 would take two and half years to develop: Airbus
Airbus has indicated that it could respond to the emerging threat of the Bombardier CSeries with a Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered...
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Vulcan makes Farnborough return
The Avro Vulcan returned to Farnborough more than a half a century after its show debut in 1952. XH558, which has returned to the display circuit after a...
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FlyDubai prepares for launch with 737-800 deal
The Gulf's low-fare airline sector was given a boost at the show with Emirates' no-frills start-up FlyDubai announcing a deal for 54 Boeing 737s, while local...
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Etihad puts it marker down with $43 billion order
The "third force" in the Gulf's global network carrier group laid down its marker at the show, with Etihad Airways announcing orders and commitments worth...
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FARNBOROUGH 2008: Boeing confident 787 issues will not affect first flight schedule
Boeing hopes this week to know when it can begin final assembly of the delayed fourth flight-test 787 airframe , as...
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New engine technologies figure in Boeing's 737 update studies
Boeing is examining wide range of possible improvements for its current family of 737s - including new engine technology - as...
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Airbus and Boeing neck and neck after strong first-half performance
Airbus and Boeing have had another strong first half, accumulating almost 1,000 net orders and...
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Boeing rethinks size growth and regional jet demand in latest long-term forecast
Boeing has made some significant revisions to its long-term forecast philosophy this year, which has resulted in a downward...
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Tomorrow can wait as Airbus and Boeing leave next generation narrowbody development on the back burner
Airbus - like Boeing - is refusing to bow to pressure for rapid development of a next generation narrowbody as it focuses near-term efforts on improving today's models
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As Airbus A350 takes shape, can it avoid the A380's troubles?
The A350 XWB is taking shape and is on schedule. Airbus is determined to avoid any repetition of the delays that have beset A380 production - can it succeed?
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Fuel price surge highlights worth of winglets
Ryanair is Europe's largest winglet operator, and ranked third overall in the world While winglets have been available as an upgrade for airliners...
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Sell ramp-up problems hits Boeing 777 deliveries to Qatar Airways
German company Sell admits production is failing to keep pace with airliner assembly
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Airbus undertakes wide-ranging transport logistics review
As its production heads to an unprecedented level, Airbus is undertaking a wide-ranging review of its long-term transport logistic...
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Weight growth emerged following A350's first detailed sizing
Electrical structure adds mass Several elements have contributed to the rise in the manufacturer's weight empty, says A350 chief engineer Gordon McConnell:...