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Bombardier Vindicated by C Series Orders

It took eight months of waiting since its industrial launch, but the C Series finally drew its first firm orders this month, putting to rest gathering spec

Aircraft

March 30, 2009

Airbus and Boeing Unfazed by Warnings of Massive Funding Gap

The sentiment expressed by the world’s two big airliner manufacturers seem increasingly out of line with the reality perceived by the financial community w

Aircraft

March 30, 2009

CFM Bets on Composites for Advanced Turbofan

Engine maker CFM has chosen sides in the debate between proponents and opponents to composite materials on turbofan moving parts by introducing fibers wove

Engines

March 30, 2009

Airbus Chews on A380 ‘Teething Troubles’

European jetliner manufacturer Airbus has acknowledged operators’ “teething troubles,” but it characterizes the A380’s entry into service as “very successf

Aircraft

March 30, 2009