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Boeing Partners Get ASTM Approval For New Biofuel

Drop-in jet biofuel developed by Amyris and Total with Boeing has been approved, as Boeing aims for 1 percent biofuel use within 10 years.

Boeing Debuts Dream-Niner and Slams Airbus Plans

787-9 debuts at Farnborough show as Boeing challenges Airbus to defend its A350 strategy.

Embraer Pulls Wraps Off E2 Cabin Mockup

The company is displaying a full-size mockup of the passenger cabin of its new E-Jet E2 airliner family for the first time in public.

CFM Seals 200 Engine Deal With American Airlines

Flight-testing of the new Leap turbofan is about to start.

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GE9X Technology Validated As Program Gathers Pace

GE names partners for Boeing 777X powerplant as testing proves performance goals.

Sales Soar For Twin Otter OEM

The Viking Air Twin Otter Series 400 is selling well, while a new full flight simulator is being built to train pilots in water and land operations.

MRJ Mockup at Farnborough As Program Heads To Finish Line

Long delayed regional jet is on track for first flight next year.

Airbus Fails to Dampen Expectations For A330neo Launch

It seems to be a question not of if but of when Airbus will confirm that it will develop a new, updated version of the A330, with a new engine.

Bombardier Plans to Get CSeries Back on Track

An engine failure with a Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine in May could has strained Bombardier’s CSeries testing and delivery schedule.

Pratt Confirms Oil Leak Caused CSeries Engine Failure

The engine company validates a fix for PW1500G.

New CEO Maps Out ATR’s Future

As Patrick de Castelbajac steps into the role of CEO, he discusses his plans for building on ATR’s success.

Crane Lands A Pair Of Power Conversion Deals

High-technology specialist will support the Mars 2020 rover and Embraer E-Jet E-2 programs.

Superjet Partners Seek Closer Ties

Evidence of the effort between SJI and SCAC to better collaborate appears in the form of two airplanes on static display at Farnborough 2014.

Aerostar Fits Split Scimitar First

Romania’s Aerostar has become the first independent MRO in Europe to install split-scimitar winglets on a Boeing 737.

Airbus, Airlines Happy With A380

As the aircraft becomes a common site and help airlines make revenue, Airbus says it is in no rush to stretch or re-engine the Airbus A380.

Airbus Gives Update On A350-1000

Airbus attempts to head off 777X threat with “on plan” A350-1000.

IFALPA Flags Up Concerns Over MPL Training

Global pilot union says more real flying needed.

Rolls Confident of Trent XWB Performance and Popularity

Despite order cancellation by Emirates of A350XWBs, and moves away from A350-800, Rolls-Royce retains confidence in its Trent XWB engines and the program.

New Discs Factory Cuts Production Time in Half

Rolls-Royce has introduced new manufacturing techniques at Washington facility.

New CEO Maps Out ATR’s Future

As Patrick de Castelbajac steps into the role of CEO, he discusses his plans for building on ATR’s success.

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