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Richard Schuurman

Richard Schuurman

Active as a journalist since 1987, with a background in newspapers, magazines, and a regional news station, Richard has been covering commercial aviation on a freelance basis since late 2016. Richard is contributing to AirInsight since December 2018. He also writes for Airliner World, Aviation News, Piloot & Vliegtuig, and Luchtvaartnieuws Magazine. Twitter: @rschuur_aero.

Engine makers earn good money in Paris

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Commercial engine manufacturers can look back on an exciting Paris Air Show, earning some good money. Where the airframers agreed on deals that in most cases need further negotiating, the engine OEM’s received orders sometimes placed with airframers a couple…

Boeing in Paris: down but not out

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Boeing had little to add on the final day of the Paris Air Show, announcing no additional orders during the final press conference on June 20. With everything focussed on getting the MAX back in service, Boeing took a humble…

ATR order book boosted by 75 commitments

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Franco/Italian turboprop maker ATR has had a pretty successful Paris Air Show, signing commitments for 75 aircraft worth $1.7 billion. By comparison: Farnborough last year earned ATR 17 sales. The biggest order came from regional aircraft leasing specialist Nordic Aviation…