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AnalysisANALYSIS: Engine options at play in 757 successor search
The powerplant and the production system are key elements in Boeing’s evaluation of a new aircraft to address the market niche previously occupied by the 757 narrowbody. The manufacturer has confirmed it is the early phase of a study of the market for a new 200-300 seater with a range ...
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NewsBombardier forecasts 280 deliveries in 2014
Bombardier expects to deliver 80 commercial aircraft and around 200 business jets during 2014, some 17% more than last year.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Bombardier non-committal on Lion progress
Bombardier is still working hard to secure Lion Air as a customer, though it would not be drawn into discussions on how confident it is of an order coming through from the carrier.
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NewsSINGAPORE: CSeries third test aircraft to fly "within weeks"
Bombardier is on track in its flight test programme for the CSeries as the third test flight aircraft prepares to take to the skies "within weeks".
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SINGAPORE: Higher-density seating will boost A380 appeal - Amedeo
New A380 customer Amedeo will focus its marketing efforts around simple, higher-density seating configurations to create greater demand for Airbus's ultra-large aircraft.
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SINGAPORE: 787-9 flight tests progressing smoothly
The Boeing 787-9 is progressing with its flight test programme smoothly, and Boeing is on track to deliver the aircraft to launch customer Air New Zealand by the middle of the year.
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SINGAPORE: VIDEO - Production system key to Boeing’s 757 successor studies
Deciding on the production system that Boeing adopts for any new aircraft developed to address the niche in the narrowbody market previously filled by the 757 will be a key aspect of its studies to ensure low production costs.
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SR Technics to offer A320-family sharklet retrofit
Maintenance firm SR Technics is to offer retrofit of sharklet wing-tips on Airbus A320-family aircraft from next year.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Boeing still playing 777X name game
Boeing is yet to decide on the naming convention for its 777X family, but hopes to finalise a definitive plan soon.
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SINGAPORE: Testing on agenda as A350 makes public debut
Airbus has integrated testing and pilot demonstrations into the A350’s excursion to the Singapore air show, which marks the public debut for the big twinjet.
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NewsSINGAPORE: A350 flight test pace "quite remarkable” - Airbus
The high availability rate of the A350 XWB flight-test fleet has enabled Airbus to de-risk the flight-test programme as it heads towards its summer 2014 certification target date on schedule.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Comac to start final assembly of first test C919 this year
Chinese airframer Comac is targeting to start final assembly of its first test aircraft by the end of the year.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Airbus confident on A350 performance numbers
Airbus will undertake detailed analysis of the A350 XWB’s fuel burn and range performance with the first fully representative aircraft when it flies in May, but is confident that it is on course to achieve all its targets.
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NewsILFC and Libyan convert all A350-800s to -900s
Libyan Airlines and lessor ILFC have each converted their orders for the Airbus A350-800 to the larger -900, with Libyan Airlines ordering an additional pair of -900s under its revised agreement.
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NewsPICTURE: Qatar-branded test A350 breaks cover
Airbus has unveiled the joint Qatar Airways branding on its fourth A350-900 test aircraft, MSN4, which is shortly to enter the flight programme.
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JAL to add Gogo's wireless IFE on domestic fleet
Japan Airlines (JAL) will equip its domestic fleet with Gogo’s wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) platform, Gogo Vision.
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NewsVIDEO: Seahawks 747-8F to back team's Super Bowl bid
Boeing is intending to fly a promotional 747-8F on 30 January in support of Seattle’s bid to win the American football Super Bowl title.
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Boeing CEO responds to A330neo rumours
Growing hints that Airbus could re-engine the A330 provoked a mixed reaction from Boeing’s top executive on 29 January.
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Commercial deliveries boost Boeing net earnings in 2013
Net earnings for Boeing increased by 18% for the full year to $4.59 billion and 26% in the fourth quarter to $1.23 billion, compared to the previous year, the company announced on 29 January.
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NewsBoeing hits 10 per month rate target on 787
Boeing has rolled out the first 787-8 built at the rate of 10 aircraft per month, completing a quintupling of the production rate over the past two years.