All Systems & Interiors news – Page 68
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Leap production still chasing CFM56 decline
Safran handed over 147 CFM International Leap engines during the first half, but the figure has yet to offset the drop in CFM56 deliveries.
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Airbus defends slowing A380 production to trickle
Airbus believes it can justify maintaining A380 production despite imposing another cut in output.
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Airbus cuts A380 production to eight in 2019
Airbus is to cut A380 deliveries in 2019 to just eight aircraft, as a result of weak sales of the double-deck type.
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Boeing cash flow jumps in Q2 despite drop in deliveries
An 8% decline in commercial aircraft deliveries lowered overall Boeing revenue by the same percentage in the second quarter, but the company still recorded nearly $5 billion in operating cash flow.
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China Airlines transfer takes total A350 deliveries to 100
Airbus has taken A350 deliveries into triple figures with the handover of a -900 to Taiwanese carrier China Airlines.
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China and Russia to strengthen aviation cooperation
China and Russia have pledged to strengthen their cooperation in civil aviation, including in aircraft airworthiness certification.
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Boeing raises forecast for global pilot demand
Boeing has raised its forecast on the demand for pilots in the next two decades.
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Bombardier delivers first dual-class 86-seat Q400
Bombardier has delivered its first dual-class 86-seat Q400 turboprop, handing over the aircraft to Philippine Airlines on 20 July.
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Russian researchers ponder sonic-boom measurement
Russian researchers are aiming to demonstrate potential designs to reduce sonic boom under a supersonic civil aircraft initiative.
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Flight tests beckon for Il-114 powerplant
Russia's United Engine Corporation is preparing for a series of flight tests with the powerplant set to equip the new Ilyushin Il-114-300.
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Middle-market demand factors into MC-21 follow-on decision
A new 20-year forecast by United Aircraft Corp showing strong demand in the “middle of the market” will be factored into the Russian manufacturer’s decision-making for the follow-on project to the Irkut MC-21-300, a marketing executive tells FlightGlobal.
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Fully-composite rework of An-2 biplane debuts at MAKS
Seventy years after first flight of the original model, the first fully-composite version of the Antonov An-2 biplane airliner arrived at the MAKS air show less than a week after completing its own maiden flight.
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State-owned lab unveils Russia's first turboelectric engine concept
A state-owned research institute revealed plans at the MAKS air show to build Russia’s first turboelectric aircraft engine using lightweight semiconductors provided by a Russian start-up company.
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Russian titanium giant sceptical about 3D printed forgings
Russian firm VSMPO-AVISMA remains sceptical about near-term applications for 3D-printed forgings as the titanium supplier works to deliver more advanced materials to aerospace Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs.
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Airbus sees Russian opportunity against 'diminished' Boeing
As Airbus prepares to deliver S7's first A320neo, the manufacturer is looking to expand its market share in Russia against a "diminished force" from rival Boeing, says an Airbus executive.
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Ilyushin Finance agrees PD-14 delivery schedule
Russia's United Engine Corporation has reached an initial delivery agreement for Aviadvigatel PD-14 powerplants to Ilyushin Finance.
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Boeing to boost UK simulator numbers to meet training demand
Heightened demand from its airline customers has prompted Boeing to invest in a major expansion to its Flight Services Centre training facility near London Gatwick airport.
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Airbus UK chief departs in senior management rejig
Airbus has confirmed that its UK president, Paul Kahn, is stepping down from the post.
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ANALYSIS: Airbus, Boeing prepare to thwart an aerospace Tesla
Electric-powered airliners aren’t coming any time soon, but Airbus and Boeing see potential.
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Dowty to build new headquarters in Gloucester
General Electric has decided to build a new facility for UK subsidiary Dowty Propellers in Gloucester.