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ANALYSIS: CAE targets Asia-Pacific pilot training growth

2017-09-27T11:04:00Z

Booming demand for commercial air travel has enabled Airbus and Boeing to accumulate vast order backlogs, but a recent report from one of the industry's leading training providers has highlighted the scale of the challenge that operators will face over the coming years as they look to recruit sufficient pilots ...
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UK government 'bitterly disappointed' by CSeries ruling

2017-09-27T08:03:00Z

UK government representatives insist they will work to defend jobs in Bombardier's Northern Ireland facility following the adverse US ruling over the Canadian airframer's CSeries jet.
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EasyJet unveils short-haul electric aircraft ambition

2017-09-27T06:35:00Z

UK budget carrier EasyJet is collaborating with US-based manufacturer Wright Electric with the ambition of bringing to market within the next decade an all-electric airliner with a range of 291nm (540km).
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Panasonic partners with biometrics firm for cabin services

2017-09-26T19:17:54Z

Panasonic Avionics has formed a strategic partnership with start-up biometrics specialist Tascent to bring iris recognition technology into the airports and the passenger cabins of commercial aircraft.
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JetBlue launches Airspace by Airbus cabin for A320

2017-09-26T18:59:51Z

JetBlue has agreed to be the launch customer in 2020 for the Airspace by Airbus cabin interior for the A320 family that features a central lighting strip, larger baggage bins and a new lavatory design.
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Embraer picks two more suppliers of IFEC systems for E-Jet E2

2017-09-26T13:57:48Z

Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme are joining the pool of suppliers offering in-flight entertainment and connectivity system for the E-Jet E2 aircraft family, Embraer has disclosed.
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Boeing creates programme office for New Mid-market Airplane

2017-09-26T01:15:17Z

Boeing has created a programme office to support the New Mid-market Airplane, and appointed a top 787 executive to lead the effort toward a future launch decision by the company’s board of directors.
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StandardAero closes Boeing and Airbus VIP completion centre

2017-09-21T07:12:00Z

US maintenance firm StandardAero is closing its completion arm for large VIP transport aircraft.
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A330neo prepares for first flight but Airbus yet to fix date

2017-09-20T10:34:00Z

Airbus is yet to commit to a maiden flight date for its A330neo, but both engines have been fitted to the initial test aircraft.
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Russian-Chinese tie-up to develop new long-haul jet engine

2017-09-20T08:20:00Z

Russian and Chinese partners have reached a preliminary agreement on developing an engine to power their proposed joint long-haul aircraft.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: Maturing CFM56s widen opportunities for MROs

2017-09-19T15:38:40Z

Production of CFM International engines may be shifting to the new Leap generation, but maintenance of the latest CFM56 variants will be a growing activity for years to come.
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P&W opens new facilities for GTF fan blades and MRO

2017-09-15T17:08:31Z

A key facility in Pratt & Whitney's campaign to get the production ramp-up for the geared turbofan engine family back on track "recently" opened in Lansing, Michigan, the manufacturer disclosed on 14 September.
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MC-21 embarks on new flight-test phase

2017-09-13T12:29:00Z

Irkut has commenced the next phase of flight-testing with the MC-21 after a hiatus of several weeks.
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INSIGHT FROM BOMBARDIER: Five key trends affecting commercial aviation for the next 20 years

2017-09-12T11:56:49Z

Right-sizing will be a critical component in boosting airline profitability for the next 20 years, according to Bombardier's Market Forecast
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VIDEO: New Il-114 engine becomes airborne on Il-76 testbed

2017-09-12T10:47:00Z

Ilyushin's efforts to resurrect Il-114 production have advanced with the maiden flight of an Il-76 testbed fitted with the turboprop engine intended for the regional type.
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INSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Offshore Oil & Gas Support Fleet sees stabilization

2017-09-12T09:44:54Z

The three years since the significant reduction in oil prices which began in July 2014 have been a challenging time for the oil and gas industry and also the helicopter operators which support them. It has proved to be the most severe downturn experienced for many years. The period has ...
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Remaining MRJs cleared to resume flight tests

2017-09-12T09:14:22Z

Mitsubishi Aircraft’s remaining three MRJ regional jet test aircraft have received regulatory approval to resume flight testing.
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Boeing re-inserts orders for Air Force One aircraft into backlog

2017-09-07T20:48:28Z

Boeing confirms that two passenger-carrying 747-8s added to the order backlog a week ago will be delivered to the US Air Force for the Air Force One replacement.
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MRJ resumes flight tests with FTA-4

2017-09-07T02:42:26Z

Mitsubishi Aircraft has returned one of its MRJ regional jet prototypes to flight testing, as the investigation into an engine flameout last month continues.
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United adds 10 A350s, switches -1000s to smaller model

2017-09-06T13:00:00Z

United Airlines has converted orders for 35 A350-1000 aircraft to the smaller A350-900 and added 10 of the latter model to the overall order.