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R-R undertakes secret studies into public perception of open rotors
Rolls-Royce believes its "holy grail" quest for a low-noise high-efficiency open rotor engine could finally have ended following promising early tests -...
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NewsAirbus-owned A340 flies P&W geared turbofan engine
An Airbus-owned A340 has embarked a 75 flight hour test programme for the Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) engine. The initial...
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Boeing still plans to complete 787 maiden flight this year
Boeing is still aiming to get the 787 airborne before the end of the year, despite the ongoing industrial stoppage that has brought production at its plants...
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Lessors urge Airbus and Boeing to rein back production
As airliner output heads to record levels, two leading aircraft lessors have urged Airbus and Boeing to re-examine their production rates amid warnings that...
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Business: Briefing
LATECOERE INTERIMS HIT BY SITE TALKS COLLAPSE SUPPLIERS French aerostructures and wiring systems maker Latécoère is pushing for...
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NewsJet, Kingfisher unveil extensive alliance but no cross-equity
Jet, Kingfisher unveil extensive alliance but no cross-equity
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E-190 to perform London City trials on 1 November
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer has scheduled a range of E-190 flight trials at London City Airport for 1 November with a view to securing steep approach...
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MAS defers widebody order plans
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has put longstanding plans for a sizeable widebody aircraft order on hold amid the global economic uncertainty. MAS has been...
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Good Week - Bad Week
BOMBARDIER If Airbus and Boeing do not move to replace their narrowbody platforms the CSeries "appears to have a wide-open market" in the 100- to 150-seat...
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Delta plans to open Saab 340 base at Atlanta hub
Delta Air Lines is preparing to open a new Saab 340 base in Atlanta to replace the 12 ATR 72s that are now in the process of exiting the carrier's regional...
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India, France sign new space deal
France and India have agreed to carry out a pair of joint satellite missions to study atmospheric and oceanic dynamics, for launch in 2009 and 2010. The...
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SkyWorks to manage 119 aircraft for Philip Morris Capital
US financial firm Philip Morris Capital Corporation is handing management responsibility for its entire 119-aircraft fleet to SkyWorks Leasing under a comprehensive...
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Airbus, Boeing orders slow but still remain strong
Sales down 20% on first nine months of last year but Airbus extends lead on Boeing thanks to strong A330 demand.
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China’s ARJ21 faces further delays to first flight and deliveries
First flight of China's ARJ21-700 regional jet aircraft may be delayed by one more month and it has become clear that first deliveries will be pushed back...
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Low-pressure compressor completes Vital tests
A low-pressure compressor, integrated into an aeronautic engine fan module, has successfully completed a seven-week test programme as part of the European...
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Northwest to Boeing: Deliver the 787 within spec
SkyTeam member Northwest Airlines has sent a clear message to Boeing - deliver to the carrier 787s with the range and technical specifications that have...
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Clean Sky's Green Regional Aircraft programme begins work
The European Union's €174 million ($240 million) Green Regional Aircraft programme ...
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NewsCheap aircraft key to O'Leary's long-haul launch
While the launch of a long-haul low-fare transatlantic carrier is on Michael O'Leary's radar, whether it gets off the ground is very much dependent on finding...