Systems & interiors – Page 76
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Airbus to broaden A320neo assembly from mid-year
Airbus is aiming to begin final assembly of A320neos at its Chinese plant in Tianjin around mid-year, with production at its US Mobile line at the end of 2017.
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Two A320neos and one A350 delivered in January
Airbus’s two main ramp-up efforts had a quiet start to 2017, with only a single A350 and two A320neos being delivered.
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Mitsubishi Aircraft appoints new president, CEO
Mitsubishi Aircraft has appointed Hisakazu Mizutani as its new president, effective 1 April.
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Airbus lists initial weight variants for A330neo
Airbus documentation has detailed five initial weight variants for both the re-engined A330-900 and A330-800.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Philip Brunger vice president of sales, Dahlgren Duck
Philip Brunger, is vice president of sales and development for the truly unique Texas-based Dahlgren Duck, which creates luxury products that complement its elite, international clients’ luxury lifestyle, whether it be on board jets, yachts or in palaces.
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Sukhoi Civil Aircraft chief to draw on Western influence
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft’s new chief is aiming to align some of the company’s practices with those of Western airframers, drawing on his previous experience with Boeing.
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Boeing CEO brushes off 777X pricing question
With less than three years before the 777-9 enters service, Boeing executives say they are feeling no pressure to heavily discount the new aircraft type to increase sales.
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Boeing positive on raising 787 rate before 2020
Boeing is pressing forward with plans to raise 787 monthly output to 14 aircraft per month by the end of the decade, but still has dozens of order slots to fill as company executives begin a final evaluation of the ramp-up decision.
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Airbus operations chief warns against disruption to model
Airbus’s chief operating officer has warned a UK parliamentary committee of the risks of disrupting the airframer’s strategic model, during a session on the UK’s future with the European Union.
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Boeing profits in 2016 fall 5% despite Q4 rebound
Fewer aircraft deliveries and costly programme charges lowered Boeing’s full-year earnings by 5% to $4.9 billion, despite a positive swing in the fourth quarter.
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Boeing's commercial unit cut jobs by 7.38% in 2016
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) led all divisions in job reductions within the company during 2016, according to a final year-end tally.
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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.