Embraer is justifiably proud of their E2 family. The program has gone through its evolution and flight test without a hitch. The resulting aircraft has met or exceeded the specifications. It has all gone so well. We read with interest…
It seems we have reached a stage where old airplanes keep going. At least some of them. Recently the TU-95 Bear had a big birthday – and it’s still flying and annoying NATO. Yesterday there was another big birthday –…
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Despite having obtained EASA and FAA certification, the Pilatus PC-24 is continuing its flight test program, concentrating on unimproved airfields and difficult environments. The company plans to obtain certification for “rough fields” by the end of 2018, providing the aircraft…
Bombardier has reached a three-year labor agreement with the Unifor union representing its workers in its Toronto facilities, where it produces the Global business jet family and the Q400 turboprop. The agreement was reached and over the weekend prior to…
[UPDATED] After we did a story on the changes in seating from 737-800 to 737 MAX8, several messages came and asked about a similar analysis on the A320eo to A320neo. Here it is. On average, operators have increased seating from…