Dassault canceled the Falcon 5X program and terminated its contract with Safran over the much-delayed Silvercrest. This move was widely expected after the press conference at the recent NBAA at which a representative from SAFRAN, the engine maker, was “thrown…
As we see priceless works of art at the Getty Center in LA endangered by a fire just across the freeway and thousands of people displaced by wildfires, the need for increased aerial firefighting support is quite clear. The technology…
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Making Boeing Great Again should not be the goal of US trade policy. The trade action by Boeing against Bombardier appears, superficially, to fit well with President Trump’s campaign theme to Make America Great Again. President Trump campaigned against unfair…
The 100 seat aircraft market is undergoing a transition, as Sukoi, Embraer and Bombardier all have new aircraft available in that size category. At the same time, several aircraft types are aging dramatically or economically challenged that need replacement. And…
The A380 is somewhat of an enigma. While it is the solution to congested airports, and is well preferred by passengers in survey after survey, it has not sold particularly well. Only one carrier, Emirates, seems to understand how to…