Last year the first Airbus Market Survey in Latin America provided valuable insights on how airline executives in the region perceive market evolutions and fleet requirements. Airbus has just launched their 2014 Airbus Market Survey in Latin America. In the…
CFM provided this video of their new engine’s start to the flight test program from October 6, 2014. This is the engine competing with P&W’s GTF. The LEAP will be the exclusive engine for the 737MAX program and is available…
Rumors about a Boeing 757 replacement from Airbus have been swirling for months. Many industry followers have been discussing the Boeing 757 replacement “gap” – because the aircraft OEMs today tout as replacements, the A321neo and 737MAX9, don’t quite meet…
Hello world! The man under the engine provides some scale. This is a big airplane. The prototype is expected to make its maiden flight soon . First deliveries are expected from late 2016. Launched in 2009, the KC-390 is planned…
Airbus and Boeing are increasing production rates for their single aisle aircraft dramatically. Boeing has already committed to growing the 737 production rate to 47 per month in 2017, and to 52 by 2018. Earlier this year, Airbus announced it…
To the beat of traditional Japanese taiko drummers, Mitsubishi rolled in their new MRJ. About 3 1/2 years behind schedule, the aircraft apparently has been noted for high quality workmanship already. Mitsubishi is building 78- and 92-seat versions developed at…