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Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-TEN Gets EASA Nod

Rolls-Royce also to collaborate with Microsoft on Big Data Analytics for Singapore Airlines.

Cathay Pacific Becomes Satair’s First Customer for A350XWB IMS Program

The Airbus subsidiary has wide-ranging ambitions in the airliner aftermarket.

Maintenance and Modifications

CFM Benefits from F’borough Airliner Orders

Turbofan manufacturer will provide the powerplants for aircraft purchases announced by Xiamen Airlines, Standard Chartered and TAP Portugal

Mitshibishi Gets First European Customer for MRJ

Swedish leasing company signs for up to 20 regional jets; deliveries to start in 2020

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Embraer Piles Up E2 Orders; Knocks C Series Aid

Brazilian manufacturer also releases 2016-2035 Market Outlook.

Virgin Boosts A350 Backlog As Airbus Logs $3.9 Billion Deals

Virgin Atlantic Airways is to add a dozen A350-1000s to its fleet.

ATR Ramps Up U.S. Marketing Effort

Demonstration tour takes turboprop to nine cities across North America

Mitsubishi Eyes ‘Expedited’ Flight Test Schedule

Japanese manufacturer’s long-delayed regional jet but flight testing is starting again in earnest this summer around the U.S and in Japan.

GE9X On Course Flight Testing In 2017

Ground testing has started of the first 100,000-pound-thrust GE9X turbofan, which is the largest-ever commercial aircraft engine.

CFM Prepares Leap Support Network

Increasing time on wing means engines need a robust support network that can act fast. CFM is preparing to provide that for Leap engines.

Airbus Considers Larger 330neo

Competing With Boeing’s 787 is one reason Airbus is looking at a larger A330neo, which it launched at the last Farnborough show in 2014.

Rolls-Royce “pretty active” with Trent 7000

The Trent 7000 powerplant for the Airbus A330 Neo represents “a pretty active program,” says Rolls-Royce customer marketing head Peter Johnston.

Rolls-Royce Trent-1000 TEN Development On Track

For the new longer, shorter-range 787, the UK engine maker will provide the TEN engine, a Trent 1000 using XWB tech.

Consultant Adds Software To Help Airlines Stay Profitable

Seabury advises and supports airlines dealing with issues such as fleet optimization and network planning.

Boeing’s Vision Of NMA Starts To Sharpen

New midsize airplane would hold up to 270 passengers

Pilot Demand Driving Record Simulator Sales

Aggressive Competition Keeps Level D Prices Lean

Training and Workforce

France’s Aerospace, Defense and Space Sectors are Prospering

Government support and foreign contract sales have led to a thriving French aerospace industry, with things likely to get even better.

Safran Partners On Safety Line Fuel Saving Solution

Joining forces with a data analysis company, the French engine maker believes it can help airlines cut up to eight percent of their fuel consumption.

Boeing’s 737 Max 8 Program Proceeds on Schedule

U.S. plane maker says there is “no drama” with it’s re-engined narrowbody.

ATR, Elbit Developing Wearable HUD

ATR aircraft to be the first application for Elbit’s SkyLens.

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