China’s AG600 is the world’s largest amphibian aircraft and has passed its first engine tests. First flight is planned for later this year. The engine test ran the four WJ-6 turboprops. Next comes a comprehensive ground test program which leading…
News from Bloomberg suggests that AerLingus is about to announce a decision to select the Airbus A321LR to replace its Boeing 757s. These 757s are primarily used to connect Ireland and US east coast cities. The Boeing 757 is a…
Widerøe confirmed it will be the E190-E2 launch operator. Delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for the first half of 2018. Embraer is confident of its schedule. Currently Widerøe operates a Bombardier turboprop fleet of 41 aircraft. The selection…
Two Reuters articles are recommended reading prior to our story here. First this one, which describes how OPEC is having a tough time curbing production. The previous swing producer, Saudi Arabia, says these cuts are only needed for six months. …
Boeing has an $16.6bn deal with Iran for 80 aircraft. Many in the industry were wary of the deal’s next steps after the change of government in Washington, DC. President Trump imposed a temporary travel restriction that included Iran. Then…
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