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Airbus eyes the wide game in China
Airbus expects strong demand for widebody aircraft in China, as Chinese carriers work on their fleet plans for the next five years.
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NewsBombardier confirms CS100 debut in Dubai
Bombardier has confirmed a CSeries aircraft will make its debut at the Dubai air show, arriving at the Dubai World Central airport as early as 6 November.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Comac reveals its Chinese dream
When Comac rolled out the first C919 flight test aircraft on Monday, it was clearly aware of the long road ahead, faced with getting the jet airborne, certificated and delivered.
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NewsP&W launches engine flight test campaign for new Embraer jets
Pratt & Whitney has launched the flight test campaign of the PW1900G engine for the Embrear E190-E2 and E195-E2, the fourth aircraft family that has crossed the flight milestone with PurePower family of geared turbofans.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Embraer's Florida move taps potent workforce
In less than 12 months, a new name will join the top rank of North American cities hosting final assembly sites for business jet aircraft, rivaling a dominant triumvirate of Wichita, Kansas; Dorval, Quebec, and Savannah Georgia.
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Kogalymavia defends upkeep of ill-fated A321
Russia’s Kogalymavia is defending itself over the condition of the MetroJet Airbus A321 which crashed in Sinai, having released a number of documents detailing the aircraft’s recent technical record.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The crucial decisions facing Airbus over A350 and A380
As Airbus begins assembly of its largest twinjet to date, the A350-1000, it faces a crucial decision about whether to add an even bigger version to its armoury to enable it to go head to head with the Boeing 777-9X.
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NewsPICTURES: Comac targets 2016 first flight for C919
Comac has set a 2016 timeline for its C919 narrowbody to take its maiden sortie.
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NewsPICTURES: Comac rolls out first C919 prototype
Comac has rolled out the first flight test aircraft for the C919 programme, a significant milestone towards China’s push to become a major player in aircraft manufacturing.
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A320 rate hike based on robust backlog: finance chief
Airbus Group is basing its latest planned A320-family production rate hike on a robust backlog, having assessed the risks to orders as well as the capabilities of the supply chain.
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Airbus to take A320 rate to 60 with new Hamburg line
Airbus is to raise its monthly production rate of A320-family aircraft to 60 jets in mid-2019, by opening a new line at Hamburg.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: CSeries finances to be reset for production ramp-up
Bombardier is to initiate a financial overhaul of the CSeries programme, with its latest plan including a $3.2 billion writedown on the development of the new twinjet, while pushing out the unit breakeven milestone to 2020.
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Quebec government buys 49.5% stake in CSeries
Quebec's provincial government will invest $1 billion and take a 49.5% stake in the Bombardier CSeries programme, officials disclosed today.
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MRJ gains Japanese approval for first flight
Mitsubishi Aircraft has gained approval from Japan’s transport ministry for the MRJ regional jet to take its first flight, following the replacement of the aircraft's rudder pedals.
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A320neo doubtful for Dubai and no decision yet on CSeries
Airbus looks unlikely to bring the A320neo to next month's Dubai air show, while Bombardier is set to make a final decision imminently on whether a CSeries can be spared to participate.
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NewsBoeing completes 737 Max 8 power-on
Boeing has completed the power-on milestone for the first 737 Max 8 as the re-engined and updated single-aisle aircraft is pieced together on a new assembly line in Renton, Washington.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Is CityJet deal the breakthrough that SuperJet International needs?
Nazario Cauceglia has a wish: to look out of his office window next to Venice’s airport and see a Sukhoi Superjet in service. For eight years, the SuperJet International joint venture he heads has been offering the 100-seater in the Western hemisphere – its only success a 30-aircraft deal with ...
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OpinionOPINION: How Superjet can stay in the game
The Sukhoi Superjet has achieved much - but not sold in sufficient number to be counted a success
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ATR happy for lessors' backlog share to stay at one-third
ATR chief executive Patrick de Castelbajac does not expect growth in the turboprop manufacturer's backlog to be accompanied by a rise in the share of orders accounted for by lessors, which is circa one-third.
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NewsMRJ first flight pushed back by two weeks
Mitsubishi Aircraft has announced a two-week delay to the MRJ regional jet's first flight, citing issues with the aircraft's rudder pedals.