Guy Norris
NewsLean, mean, Dream machine - The Boeing 787 takes shape
The world's most advanced civil aircraft production line is taking shape in Seattle, as the 787 begins the final lap of its journey to first flight
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US Navy to release C-130 avionics upgrade request
Boeing sees itself in pole position despite cost over-runs on USAF AMP programme
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CFM ready for narrowbody leap
Engine maker reveals details of open rotor concepts to power next-generation single-aisle aircraft in next decade
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Trent 1000 ready to fly following blade-off test
Boeing 787's first powerplant set to begin airborne trials on modified 747 this month
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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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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GEnx variant may yet power A350
GE holds talks with Gallois as customer pressure mounts for alternative powerplant to Rolls-Royce Trent XWB
NewsAirbus lobbies General Electric to offer GEnx for A350 XWB
Airbus chief lobbies General Electric to offer GEnx for A350 XWB following airline pressure for alternative to Rolls-Royce Trent engine.
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Brazil special: Little big jet
The last - but by no means least - member of Embraer's E-Jet family, the E-175, is carving out a niche in the regional jet market after a tough start
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P&W plots expansion of CFM parts manufacture
First components for rival GE/Snecma engine set for testing ahead of mid-year release
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P&W gears up family plan
Manufacturer reveals provisional designation for GTF design ahead of 2008 first flight