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I’m Backing American Jobs, Al Baker Tells U.S. Critics

Qatar Airways has ordered 10 Boeing 777-8Xs and four 777 Freighters.

CAE Wins $90M in Airline Training Business

Deals with some 30 global airlines encompasses everything from cadet pilot training to sales of flight simulators.

Training and Workforce

Rockwell Collins Paves Way for Next-Gen IFEC

The Middle East’s largest aircraft leasing company, Aviation Lease and Finance Co. (ALAFCO), has selected the full suite of Rockwell Collins avionics.

Antonov Steps Up Plans for An-188 Airlifter

The Ukrainian manufacturer wants to offer an alternative

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Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at Paris Air Show 2015

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at Paris Air Show 2015

Bombardier CSeries Surpasses Performance Expectations at Paris Air Show 2015

Bombardier CSeries Surpasses Performance Expectations at Paris Air Show 2015

ATR Boosts Production, Unveils New Combi Option and Galley

A new passenger/freight combination version of the ATR72-600 is due to enter service at the end of 2015.

Rolls Proud of Trent 1000 Success on 787

UK manufacturer continues to work toward the new –TEN version of the Trent 1000, which it hopes will be first to power the Boeing 787-10.

Garuda Shares $20 Billion Deals Between Boeing and Airbus

The Indonesian carrier committed to buying a mix of 787s, 737s and A350XWBs.

ATR Expects To Log $1.98B in New Show Business

Japan Air Commuter and Binter were among the first of ATR’s new customers to be announced at this year’s Paris show.

Gulf Aviation Event to Focus on Pilot Human Factors

Will address the issue of whether airlines should revise their training standards and operating procedures in the light of recent accidents.

Training and Workforce

Embraer Predicts 6,350 Narrowbody Deliveries Over Next 20 Years

Company sees a demand for 2,250 units in the 70- to 90-seat segment and 4,100 in the 90- to 130-seat category.

Swiss Boosts Bombardier With CSeries Order Upgrade

Swiss is to take 10 CS300s in addition to 20 CS100s

Embraer Stacks Up Paris Orders

Embraer announced a range of E-Jet orders on the first day of the 2015 Paris Air Show.

GE and LHT Sign MoU for New Engine Overhaul Venture

GE Aviation and Lufthansa Technik are cooperating to boost support for GEnx-2B and GE9X turbofans.

Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Sees 20-year Demand for 32,600 New Jets

Emerging economies and urbanization will power air traffic growth, says European airframer.

Saudi is A330-300 Regional Launch Customer

Airbus now has a launch customer for its A330-300 Regional model.

Boeing Predicts 38,000 Airliner Deliveries over Next 20 Years

World fleet to double in next 20 years, growth representing 60% of deliveries.

Bombardier Announces CSeries Performance Boost

CS300 now at 3,300 nm range, Bombardier hopes to attract more airlines.

Ground Testing on Pratt-powered A320neo To Resume This Week

A retainer ring issue that delayed the P&W engine’s progress towards flying on the neo has required a fix.

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