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Flight Deck Woes Still Hampering C919

Comac's new narrowbody continues to face challenges related to program team coordination.

Airbus uses hi-tech to gain zero emissions

Airbus's low-emissions research spans carbon-absorbing algae, synthetic spider silk, and hybrid-electric propulsion.

Sustainability and Environment

Maintenance Ops Face Unsung Effect From Max Grounding

While airlines need to perform certain upkeep on grounded airplanes such as the 737 Max, their maintenance schedules become out of sync.

Sino-Russian CR929 Has Room for High-tech Input from the West

CRAIC is putting its attention on showcasing the aircraft to a Russian audience.

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Lazard: M&A Activity on Strong Pace in 2019

Dollar volume this year may not reach last year's record $120 billion, but the M&A momentum has carried into 2019.

First Quarter GTF Deliveries Doubled YOY

Pratt & Whitney said it is on track to meet all its geared turbofan delivery commitments to customers for the year.

Mitsubishi’s MRJ70 Destined for Makeover as SpaceJet M100

The M100 will seat 76 passengers in a three-class configuration and maintain a low-enough takeoff weight to meet U.S. scope clause restrictions.

MC-21 Ready, But Won't Appear at Le Bourget

Many questions remain over whether the MC-21 can ever compete on the world stage with less Western involvement than originally planned.

Precision Engineering in Demand

Indian manufacturer Aequs Aerospace joins OEM tier 1 family.

Sweden Makes a Sustainability Leap

Braathens Regional and ATR collaborated on a SAF-powered ‘perfect flight’ that produced significantly lower CO2 emissions.

Qatar Airways Turns Boycott Into Growth Opportunities

It hasn't been an easy ride but Qatar Airways has fared remarkably well during regional tensions, helped by an ever-confident CEO.

Rolls-Royce Singapore Trent Factory Powers Asia-Pacific Growth

Rolls-Royce chose Singapore for its Asia-Pacific aero engine center of excellence, and has not looked back as the region grows.

AAR Receiving Strong OEM Interest in Parts-supply Services

Data-analytics insights on parts usage by airlines are attracting OEMs to AAR’s new parts-distribution capabilities.

Maintenance and Modifications

Lessors See Signs of Optimism for 2019

Global political and technical issues are raising some concerns for the airliner leasing market.

Bedek Restructures as P2F Business Booms

Bedek formed a new Aviation Group as the company eyes freight conversions of other types, such as the A380.

Bengaluru Airport on Expansion Spree

A $2 billion expansion in the “Silicon Valley” of India includes a new terminal and runway for Bengaluru Airport.

GE9X Flight Testing Evaluates Possible Future

The second phase of GE9X flight testing evaluated new engine parts that GE might use to improve the GE9X in the future.

Airbus Commits To Ensuring A220 Meets Full Potential

Customer demands prompt range improvements and 180-minute Etops for the Airbus A220.

Air Baltic Pins Future Development on Airbus A220 Fleet

Latvian airline Air Baltic plans to double its fleet size by 2025 though it will need additional capital to fund the growth.

CRAIC Collects 'Soft' Order Contracts for 200 CR929s

The Sino-Russian partnership begins finalizing a preliminary design draft for its planned widebody CR929.

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