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NewsComac’s C919, ARJ21 visit Vietnam following Singapore debut
Comac’s C919 narrowbody and ARJ21 regional jet have arrived in Vietnam for a four-day showcase, fresh off their international debut at the Singapore Airshow.
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NewsRolls-Royce aims to double time-on-wing for A350-1000 engines operating in sandy conditions
Rolls-Royce is aiming to double the time-on-wing of its Trent XWB-97 engine for A350-1000s operating in harsh environments, through an improvement programme spanning the next two to three years. The ability of the XWB-97 to cope with sandy conditions, typical of those in the Middle East, has been a concern ...
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NewsAirbus advances development of newly-designated A350-1000F
Airbus is ramping up development activity on its A350 freighter as the airframer works towards final assembly and first flight milestones in 2025.
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NewsAirbus commercial chief cautions against C919 complacency
Airbus commercial aircraft chief executive Christian Scherer is keeping a watchful eye on the Comac C919 as airline operations with the Chinese narrowbody gather pace.
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NewsThai Airways places firm order for 45 787s and secures options for 777X switch
Thai Airways International has revealed a firm order for 45 Boeing 787-family aircraft, plus 35 options.
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NewsAirbus enhances A330-900 climb performance with extra flap settings and faster gear retraction
Airbus is to introduce an operational low-speed performance enhancement to the A330-900 towards the end of next year which will increase lift and reduce drag during climb.
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NewsAirbus chief confident in production trajectory despite ‘many’ supply-chain pressures
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury is confident in the airframer’s production trajectory as it seeks to hike deliveries this year, and substantially increase monthly output across its aircraft range, while navigating persistent supply-chain problems.
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NewsA320neo successor would be based on new platform burning sustainable aviation fuel: Faury
Airbus envisions a successor to the A320neo emerging towards the end of the next decade, indicating that it would be designed specifically to consume sustainable aviation fuel. Speaking during a full-year briefing on 15 February, chief executive Guillaume Faury said this next-generation single-aisle aircraft would be crucial to the air ...
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NewsAirbus aiming hydrogen-fuelled aircraft at ‘low end’ of market
Airbus is still determining the sector into which it would launch a hydrogen-powered aircraft, but indicates it will start small and avoid competing with its other aircraft models. Chief executive Guillaume Faury, speaking during a briefing on 15 February, said the aircraft – intended for service entry around 2035 – ...
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NewsA321XLR service-entry delay will not significantly affect deliveries: Faury
Airbus is confident that the slip in the A321XLR entry-into-service date will not have a substantial effect on delivery plans.
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NewsAirbus experiencing ‘aggressive’ pricing in widebody campaigns: Faury
Airbus acknowledges it is experiencing pressure on pricing in the widebody sector, as it seeks to establish a stronger presence in the market.
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NewsAirbus expects to deliver 800 commercial aircraft in 2024
Airbus is expecting to deliver around 800 commercial aircraft this year, up from the 735 handed over during 2023.
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NewsA321XLR entry into service slips into second half of this year
Airbus has slipped the entry into service of its A321XLR into the second half of this year.
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NewsSmaller airframers concerned over scope of 25h cockpit-voice recorder proposal
Manufacturers of regional and business aircraft have expressed various concerns about the US FAA proposal to fit 25h cockpit-voice recorders to all newly-manufactured models.
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NewsAirbus picks Indian supplier to manufacture range of A220 doors
Airbus has selected Indian automotive firm Dynamatic Technologies to supply doors for the Airbus A220 family.
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NewsFlorida factory fix could take up to four years, says Daher, amid Triumph court fight
Daher says it will take up to four years to get a Florida aerostructures factory it acquired from Triumph in 2022 up to the standard of its other facilities, after launching a $20 million damages claim from the US company for alleged breaches of contract during the due diligence process.
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NewsA350 agreements account for Airbus’s order activity in January
Airbus’s first monthly order disclosure for the year exclusively features widebody aircraft agreements with two carriers taking A350s.
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NewsConversion specialist Avensis unveils quicker-load passenger-to-freighter modification
UK aerospace firm Avensis Aviation has unveiled a quicker-loading version of its reversible passenger-to-freighter conversion programme, aimed at the e-commerce sector.
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NewsCosmic aims for the stars as it secures $4.5m seed funding to advance all-electric Skylark
US-Belgian start-up Cosmic Aerospace is celebrating securing $4.5 million in seed capital, allowing it to accelerate early stage development of its Skylark all-electric regional airliner.
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NewsBoeing warns of 737 Max delivery delays after fresh fuselage issue found
Boeing has warned that near-term 737 Max deliveries are likely to be delayed, after it was alerted to a “nonconformance” in the fuselages of 50 undelivered jets.