Programmes – Page 137
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Latest revisions bring MRJ back to preliminary design work
Mitsubishi Aircraft says the need to relocate components in the MRJ regional jet's avionics bay and reroute electrical wiring harnesses are the main reasons for the pushback of the programme by two years.
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Mitsubishi delays MRJ deliveries by two years
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has confirmed a two-year delay to the MRJ regional jet programme, the fifth time its schedule has been pushed back since launching in 2008.
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ATR 42 in line for performance improvement package
ATR is planning a performance improvement package for the ATR 42 to increase its capability of operating from small, remote airfields.
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CTT to supply 777X humidification system
Swedish cabin-environment specialist CTT Systems is to supply the humidity control equipment for the Boeing 777X programme.
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Safran deal set to aid Zodiac cabin business recovery
France's Safran expects to achieve synergies amounting at least €200 million ($213 million) as part of its planned acquisition of aircraft systems and interiors specialist Zodiac Aerospace.
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PICTURE: Russian institute studies 'ekranoplan' freighter
Russian researchers are analysing the potential of a heavy freighter design which would rely on ground-effect lift.
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Rolls-Royce penitent in wake of corruption inquiry
Rolls-Royce has detailed further the financial schedule for settling the bribery case against the manufacturer, as it turns its attention towards rebuilding its image.
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Rolls-Royce agrees £671m penalty to settle bribery probe
Rolls-Royce is to seek judicial approval for a proposed agreement under which it would pay £671 million ($808 million) to settle a bribery and corruption investigation.
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Airbus hopes for smoother output across 2017
Airbus is hoping for a smoother production flow over the course of this year, to avoid a repeat of the heavy rush which resulted in 111 aircraft being delivered in December.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Aerospace manufacturers target factory emissions
Aircraft emissions are often the centre of attention when considering aviation’s impact on the environment, but airframe and engine production facilities are also significant greenhouse gas emitters and sources of industrial waste.
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Rolls-Royce a 'little bit late' with A330neo engine: Bregier
Airbus has cited a slight delay in the development of the A330neo powerplant following the shift in entry into service to early 2018.
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Airbus edges ahead of Boeing with 731 net orders
Airbus recorded net orders for 731 aircraft last year, compared with Boeing’s figure of 668.
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PICTURE: Airbus prepares Beluga XL core for integration
Airbus has assembled the basic core airframe of the initial Beluga XL high-capacity transport designed to replace the A300-600ST logistics fleet.
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MRJ misses end 2016 US fleet size target
The MRJ regional jet programme missed its target of bringing a fourth flight test prototype to Moses Lake by the end of 2016.
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FORECASTS: What's in store for 2017?
As the old saying goes, anybody who can tell the future should keep quiet about it and quietly get rich on the stock market. Here at Flightglobal, we are naturally quite confident of our forecasting ability but instinctively generous with our opinions. Herewith our best horizon-scanning guestimates for 2017:
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Arthy Ravichandran analyses market trends for GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace’s business and strategic intelligence manager sees relationships and a willingness to learn as key in her role to help the business make informed budgeting decisions and to plan effectively
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Opinion
OPINION: Commercial sales dip provides breathing space
It says a lot about the health of the commercial airliner business when a likely combined orders tally of just under 1,000 jets for Airbus and Boeing in 2016 will be looked on as decidedly average.
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Xian ships key parts for second AG600 amphibian
AVIC unit Xian Aircraft has delivered key parts for the second AG600 amphibian being built in the southern city of Zhuhai.
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C919 maiden flight tentatively set for February 2017
Comac has an internal target for the C919 to take its first flight in February 2017, sources tell FlightGlobal.
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Boeing sets twin-aisle record with 500th 787 delivery
Boeing has delivered the 500th 787 off the assembly to Colombian airline Avianca, the manufacturer says on 22 December.