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Esterline CMC Inks New Trainer Contracts.

The Avionics specialist will provide new cockpits for the Pilatus PC-21 and upgrades for the BAE Hawk.

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.

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.

C Series Set for Service Entry Friday

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

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Embraer Brings Three New Aircraft to Farnborough

It’s a family affair as Embraer underlines that it is now the only manufacturer to have airliners, military aircraft and purpose-built executive jets.

CityJet Deal Opens European Market to Superjet

Irish carrier CityJet chose the SSJ100 in preference to the Embraer E190 and the Bombardier CRJ900.

Embraer 170 to Fly in Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator Program

A new partnership between Boeing and Embraer will see a fourth platform join the program.

Sustainability and Environment

Boeing Boosts Commercial Market Forecast

Company sees 20-year demand for nearly 40,000 new airplanes.

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

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.

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