According to the Flightradar24 tracking of RA-73051, the flight test MC-21-300 has been busy. On September 13 Irkut announced that it started the second stage of flight testing. During preparation to the second stage tensometric (strain-measuring) sensors were installed to…
Everyone understands that aerospace programs are complex and tough to industrialize. This is especially the case with new technologies – from new software to new materials. Can one discern learning curves that demonstrate how OEMs (with ever longer supply chains) are…
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US authorities granted permission to Norwegian Air Shuttle’s UK subsidiary to fly to and from the US. This means the EU’s third-largest LCC by passenger volume (the other two are Ryanair & EasyJet) can add to its existing rights fly…
In looking at data around the Boeing vs. Bombardier dust-up, we discovered angle worth sharing. Focusing on the 100-130 seat market, which includes the 737-700 and A319. Note the fleet size grew from 2000 through 2010 (lower numbers). Between 2010…
Boeing’s 737 is the focus of some attention this month, given the dust-up at the DOC. This amazing aircraft was first delivered in 1967 (December 28, 1967, or 18,164 days ago today) and is the most delivered commercial aircraft. Through…