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Airbus A350 wing aerodynamics advance
A350 chief engineer Gordon McConnell says Airbus is working on the detail of the wing aerodynamics, and will not freeze the configuration until October 2008.
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NewsPicture: Airbus’s CAD drawing of revised A350 XWB nose study
This is the computer aided design (CAD) drawing of the Airbus A350 XWB’s forward fuselage from which Flight International has produced its rendition of the new nose shape being studied for the long-range twinjet.
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NewsCFM studies 'open rotor' concept for next generation airliner engine
CFM International is conducting preliminary studies of open rotor and other potential "game changing" architecture concepts for future narrowbody engines as part of its LEAP56 technology study, new details of which have just been revealed.
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MRO: Freight frenzy
The market for widebody cargo aircraft is booming, but with the A380 delayed and 747-400s in short supply, how can manufacturers cope with demand?
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NewsAirbus studies A380-style nose design for A350
Airbus is evaluating a more conventional nose shape for the A350 XWB derived from that of the A380 as it continues to refine the twinjet’s design, Flight International magazine exclusively reveals in its 8 May issue.
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Airbus workers protest against cutbacks
Airbus workers protest against job cuts, plans to reduce bonus payments and payouts to former management ahead of parent company EADS’ annual general meeting
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CRJ flap failure solutions pursued
Interim preventative measures provide encouragement as manufacturer seeks long-term answer to recurring problem
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GKN joins in winglet effort
APB selects UK supplier as it launches 767-300ER programme with American order
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Boeing studies next step for 777
Emerging threat from Airbus 350 XWB may see US manufacturer deferring stretched 787-10 and 737 replacement
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Virgin joins Boeing, GE in biofuels trials
Partnership will test eight different alternatives to kerosene and demonstrate the best performer on a 747-400