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CSeries pre-production wing tests begin in Belfast
Testing on Bombardier's full-scale pre-production demonstrator wing for the CSeries has begun at the airframer's Belfast plant. Using test data from...
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Bombardier keeps momentum behind CSeries as regional jets stagnate
The ongoing weakness in the regional jet sector has prompted Bombardier to consider another reduction in CRJ production and possible job cuts. Meanwhile,...
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Lessor AirCastle sceptical about re-engined narrowbody timings
US operating lessor AirCastle is unconvinced that any re-engined narrowbody from Airbus and Boeing will be available as quickly as has been suggested.
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NewsEmbraer studies re-engining E-Jets
Embraer could re-engine its GE Aviation CF34-powered E-Jets family as part of a broader study into new commercial programmes, which is being stepped up by...
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NewsAirbus scores 60 orders and 122 deliveries for first quarter
Airbus has delivered 122 aircraft over the first quarter of 2010 and taken orders for a total of 60. Its backlog figures, slow during the first two...
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Boeing declares 787 structural tests successful
Boeing has concluded structural tests to validate the strength of the 787's wings and fuselage.
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American completes first flight in AIRE fuel saving trials
American Airlines today completes the first flight through the Atlantic interoperability initiative to reduce emissions (AIRE).
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NewsNG aims to decide on Fokker 100 assembly line location by year-end
NG Aircraft, the reincarnated Rekkof Restart that is bidding to return the Fokker 70/100 family to production, aims to decide where to locate the assembly...
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Pluna to buy three more CRJ900s, looks at CRJ200s
Uruguay's Pluna has announced an order of three additional Bombardier CRJ900s and is looking at also acquiring CRJ200s as part of the next phase of its expansion...
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Q400X still of 'high interest' to airlines: Bombardier
A stretch version of Bombardier's Q400 turboprop remains of "high interest" to existing and potential customers, a top programme official says.
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PICTURE: A330-200F arrives at FIDAE with earthquake aid
Airbus's A330-200 Freighter development aircraft arrived at March's FIDAE 2010 air show in Chile with 20t of humanitarian aid on board to help survivors...
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Stuck flaps distracted CRJ crew before gear-up landing
Spanish investigators believe that the Bombardier CRJ200 crew involved in a gear-up landing at Barcelona forgot to lower the undercarriage after becoming...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
B/E AEROSPACE The cabin interior supplier has secured more than $250 million in orders from nine airlines and leasing companies for its new lightweight economy...
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IAE aims to recapture market share as output rises to record levels
International Aero Engines expects to reverse its decline in market share on the Airbus A320 family this year as record production starts to bring it back...
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NewsKong Kong's HAECO increases stake in Xiamen subsidiary
Maintenance, repair and overhaul firm Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering (HAECO) has increased its stake in Taikoo Xiamen Aircraft Engineering (TAECO). HAECO...
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Virgin Blue orders CFM56-7BE engines for new 737s
Australia's Virgin Blue has ordered the CFM International CFM56-7BE engine as part of last week's deal for 50 Boeing 737 aircraft.
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NewsQatar Airways studies re-engined A320 alongside CSeries
Upgraded Airbus single-aisle family in frame as negotiations continue with Bombardier over possible CSeries order
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The future is electric for general aviation
Biofuels and fuel cells are touted as the future sources of power for flight but batteries are now on the cusp of commercial breakthrough
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Re-engining - what might need changing?
TECHNOLOGY re-engining - Not just a new powerplant? Airbus and Boeing have given little away about how they would tackle the re-engining of their...
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Re-engined single-aisles - who might launch?
EVALUATIONS AIRBUS SOUNDS OUT THE MARKET As Airbus moves towards a near certain launch of its proposed re-engined A320 family, it is canvassing...