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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.

Snecma Plots Way To Open-rotor Engine

Development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service will factor in noise, airframe integration.

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Airbus Starts Training A350 Crews

Airbus is starting to fully engage with customers for the A350XWB as it nears first delivery to Qatar Airways toward the end of this year.

A350XWB Cabin Customization Process

The European manufacturer hopes to limit cabin furnishing options for the twin-aisle A350XWB twinjet in order to keep final-assembly lines flowing.

Airbus A350 Flight-test Logbook

Airbus expects to have received EASA type certification for the A350 by the end of September.

CFM Leap Testing Now In Full Swing

Snecma and GE are multiplying test engines, while preparing for a sharp production ramp-up.

Embraer Firms Up E2 Cabin Design

After Embraer completed its initial design review for the E2 it is showing the new E-Jet variant’s cabin at Farnborough.

In Supplier Choices And Production Processes, Boeing Carefully Manages Risks To 777

Boeing’s latest supplier agreements for the 777X reflect a commitment to risk containment, as do efficiency improvements to the current 777 line.

Boeing Sees Continued Strength in 777 Program

BCA sales boss John Wojick expressed confidence that Boeing would soon collect significant 777 orders.

India’s New Budget Frustrates Airlines

Aviation sector left in the lurch.

Boeing Projects Buoyant Jetliner Market

Predictions for next 20 years remain robust.

ATR Welcomes New CEO

Patrick de Castelbajac succeeds Filippo Bagnato, whose four-year mandate expired at the end of May.

Mitsubishi Takes First MRJ Engine

Delivery of the engine marks a major milestone toward final assembly of the first MRJ90 flight-test aircraft.

Flybe Finland Taps Russian Market

Flybe Finland has agreed to open new routes from Helsinki to the Russian destinations of Nizhny Novgorod, Samara and Kazan on behalf of Finnair.

PSA Gets First ‘Enhanced’ CRJ

PSA plans to start operating the jet under the American Eagle brand “later this summer.”

ATR’s New Pratts Get EASA Nod

Plans call for the PW127N to progressively roll into Avianca’s ATR fleet throughout this year and next.

UTair Express To Launch in Traditional Russian Style

Fast Pace of Boeing 787 Fixes Challenges Operators

Boeing 787 reliability rates continue to rise, but several operators have deferred fixes to avoid down time.

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