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Boeing’s 737 Max 8 Narrowbody Debuts at Farnborough Ahead of 2017 Service Entry

Boeing’s 737 Max 8 Narrowbody Debuts at Farnborough Ahead of 2017 Service Entry

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July 12, 2016

Airbus’s A380 Airliner Impresses Crowds at Farnborough Airshow

Airbus’s A380 Airliner Impresses Crowds at Farnborough Airshow

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July 12, 2016

Power, Control and Poise: the F

Power, Control and Poise: the F

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July 12, 2016

Quick as a Flash, the F-35 Makes Fly

Quick as a Flash, the F-35 Makes Fly

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July 11, 2016

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Embraer Debuts Three New Aircraft at Farnborough Airshow

Embraer Debuts Three New Aircraft at Farnborough Airshow

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July 11, 2016

Russia's New Generation Narrowbody Is On a Roll

New narrowbody’s rollout a source of prestige for Kremlin.

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July 11, 2016

Embraer Touts ‘Maturity’ of E2 Program

Embraer has invested in new test facilities and altered some of the supply chain and suppliers for the E2, but it will handle the same as an E1

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July 11, 2016

Engine Delays Hold Back Neo Deliveries

Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofans are still not ready for prime time.

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July 11, 2016

Emirates Closes on A350/787 Decision

Gulf carrier is expected to decide if it will still go for A350 after cancelling its original order in 2014.

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July 11, 2016

UAC Takes Technology Gamble To Give MC-21 Its Edge

The MC-21 features an all-composite, high aspect ratio wing that uses new manufacturing techniques.

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July 11, 2016

IAI Looks To Boost Civil Work With Focus On High-Tech

IAI’s Bedek division is set to introduce new freighter conversion options for Boeing 737NGs.

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July 11, 2016

Spirit AeroSystems is ‘rate-ready’ from Boeing, Airbus

When Boeing ramps up production of the 737 narrowbody airliner in Renton, Washington, there are repercussions in Wichita, Kansas.

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July 11, 2016

ATR Confident of Continued Market Dominance

Franco-Italian manufacturer continues to roll out product improvements but is confident it can maintain its success.

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July 11, 2016

Brexit Concerns Cast a Shadow Over UK Showcase

The continuing lack of certainty over the terms under which Britain will leave the European Union could damage the UK aerospace sector.

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July 11, 2016

UK Set to Order Poseidon and Apache As F-35 Stars in Show

Despite the gloomy talk after the “Brexit” decision to leave the EU, the UK is pushing ahead with defense procurement plans.

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July 11, 2016

Boeing Max Number 4 Graces Farnborough Static Line

Boeing is preparing the 737 Max production line for a ramp-up in speed as flight testing continues towards certification.

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July 11, 2016

Boeing Set to Announce New Business at Farnborough Show

A mix of airlines and leasing companies are set to sign new contracts with Boeing this week.

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July 11, 2016

Farnborough Flying Display Changes Little After Shoreham

Already stringent rules at Farnborough have meant few changes, the main one being the Red Arrows not doing a flypast instead of a display.

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July 11, 2016

C Series Set for Service Entry Friday

Bombardier showcases the advantages of its new airliner during Farnborough demo flight.

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July 11, 2016

KC-390 Makes Show Debut

Embraer’s advanced-technology tanker/transport is making its first international appearance at Farnborough.

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July 11, 2016