All Airframers news – Page 162
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How GKN envisions its future after change in ownership
Following a turbulent period for GKN – culminating in its acquisition by turnaround specialist Melrose Industries in April – the UK engineering group’s aerospace arm is confident it can continue to invest in new technology and grow its business under its new ownership.
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News
Comac completes static tests for composite wing project
Comac has completed static and damage tolerance tests for a composite wing box project.
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News
Airbus: Orderly Brexit could still disrupt output and raise costs
Airbus's latest risk assessment of the UK's withdrawal from the European Union could still create short-term production disruption even if it takes place with a trade and transition agreement in place.
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Comac stresses progress as C919 prototypes fly
Comac’s two C919 prototypes took to the skies on 22 June, flying more than four hours combined.
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Opinion
OPINION: Airbus and Rolls-Royce cross fingers over Trent 7000
As Airbus enters the home straight on the A330neo, everything appears to be running smoothly, with the type nearing certification.
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News
Airbus outlines stark production impact of 'no-deal Brexit'
Airbus has emphasised that disruption to its aircraft production model critically depends on smooth and integrated operational flow, and has outlined the substantial measures it would need to adopt to protect that flow should the UK withdraw from the European Union without an adequate trade agreement.
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Airbus underlines 'Brexit' threats to UK operations
Airbus has again warned that the UK's withdrawal from the European Union could lead to a rethink of its UK investment strategy and its presence in the country.
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News
Bombardier will not replace CRJ's CF34s with new engines
Bombardier has ruled out updating its CRJ line of regional aircraft with currently-available new engines, saying additional weight of new engines would largely erode improvements in engine efficiency.
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News
Bombardier considering Atmosphere cabin for Q400
Bombardier is considering developing a version of its new CRJ Atmosphere cabin for its Q400 turboprop as the company renews its regional aircraft focus, says Bombardier president of commercial aircraft Fred Cromer.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The influence of engines on aircraft values
David Griffin, senior valuations analyst at Flight Ascend Consultancy, here examines the rising costs of engine maintenance, the relationship of engine values to overall aircraft values, and implications for the future
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News
A330neo route-proving points hint at target customers
Airbus's route-proving network for the A330neo might indicate particular marketing targets for the airframer as it attempts to generate further interest in the re-engined twinjet.
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News
Airbus not expecting further MTOW hike on A330neo
Airbus does not foresee a need for a further hike to the maximum take-off weight of the A330neo, following its decision to lift the threshold to 251t.
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News
No root cause found in 2015 GE90 failure in Las Vegas
GE Aviation was unable to identify the cause of a disk web crack that caused a GE90-powered British Airways 777-200 to fail during a takeoff roll on a Las Vegas airport runway nearly three years ago, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says.
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News
Boeing sells 24 widebody freighters to FedEx Express
FedEx Express will buy 24 new widebody freighters – 12 767-300ERFs and 777Fs each – as continued growth in the freight market fuels a fleet replacement cycle, the cargo carrier and Boeing announced on 19 June.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Nolinor 737-200s get second life with cockpit updates
As the worldwide fleet of Boeing 737-200s continues to dwindle, one Canadian operator sees a bright future in the aging twinjet.
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News
Airbus seeks opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire
Airbus has signed a tentative agreement with Côte d'Ivoire's government to support development of aerospace activities in the African country.
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Opinion
OPINION: CSeries rescue on track, but hurdles remain
On 1 July, Airbus will add two new models to its range when it takes a majority stake in the Bombardier CSeries programme.
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News
A350-900ULR will have inactive forward freight hold
Airbus's ultra-long range A350-900ULR will feature a de-activated forward cargo compartment, the airframer confirms in the variant's formal technical documentation.
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News
Rolls-Royce: Job cuts will not affect engine commitments
Rolls-Royce is insisting that plans to slash 4,600 positions over the next two years will not cut the capabilities it needs to handle its engine ramp-up programmes.
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Boeing widens order lead over Airbus in May
Boeing added 43 orders for commercial aircraft to its backlog in May to widen its strong lead over Airbus through the first five months of the year, according to a monthly update to the company’s online database.