Irkut Corporation delivered the MC-21 fuselage designated for static to Central AeroHydrodynamic Institute tests to confirm the strength characteristics of the new aircraft and to provide certification of the type for static strength. On August 12, the MC-21 fuselage was…
Delta Air Lines seems to be ending three routes to Tokyo’s Narita. Since Tokyo is a major market, the changes must be really noteworthy. Delta’s Japanese hub was created by Northwest Airlines. Recent changes to the US-Japan bilateral herald important…
BAE Systems just announced they are considering working towards the possible launch of a passenger-to- freighter conversion program for the Avro RJ jetliner and is seeking customer feedback to help assess market potential. BAE says building on the experience gained…
The A380 has recently been described as having a limited future. After the Farnborough show, Airbus cut back production. Then came news that Qantas will not take another eight it has on order. All bad news for the program one…
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First it was Airbus, then it was Embraer and Bombardier. Then came ATR, Boeing and now its Mitsubishi. Iran has now been speaking with or has deals with every western OEM. This is what we have suggested is going to…