US FAA seeks comment on fire-safety conditions for A321XLR’s integral aft fuel tank
US regulators are formally seeking comment on proposed fire-safety conditions to accept the large aft centre fuel-tank design for Airbus’s long-range A321XLR twinjet.
Leonardo left in the dark about impact of latest safety issue on future 787 output
Leonardo has warned that uncertainty around Boeing’s plans for 787 production over the remainder of the year could delay its aerostructures business reaching break-even but is struggling to get information from its customer on the longer-term implications of a new safety issue.
Comac to reportedly expand C919 production lines following mega orders
Comac is looking at expanding production capacity for its C919 narrowbody programme, as its order backlog continues to grow.
Unidentified customer orders over 50 A321neos
Airbus has revealed an order for 51 A321neos placed by an undisclosed customer in its latest backlog figures.
Prototype ‘Russified’ SJ-100 flown to Zhukovsky for flight-test campaign
United Aircraft has transferred the prototype import-substituted Yakovlev SJ-100 to Moscow’s Gromov institute for flight certification testing.
Lessor Avation boosts ATR 72 portfolio with 10-aircraft order
Singapore-based lessor Avation has ordered 10 ATR 72-600s and signed purchase rights for another 24 examples.
New owner of VIP 787 plays down prospects of imminent part-out
UK-headquartered parts specialist AJW Group insists it has no immediate plans to tear down a recently acquired Boeing 787-9 in order to salvage its components.
EFW to establish Japanese freighter conversion presence with MRO Japan tie-up
Conversion specialist EFW is to co-operate with MRO Japan on passenger-to-freighter modifications, through an agreement which includes establishing a Japanese conversion site.
Canadian province to modernise airtanker fleet with multi-role Dash 8s
Canada’s provincial Saskatchewan government is acquiring four De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprops for use in firefighting and safety roles.
Higher A350 manufacturing rate fits with original design of production system: Faury
Airbus is confident that a planned A350 production rate hike to 12 aircraft monthly can be accommodated both by the supply chain and the airframer’s own industrial system.