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The foundation behind the LEAP-X
CFM is developing its next generation engine, known as LEAP-X. This engine is due to power the COMAC C919 and the Airbus A320neofamily and is...
Sukhoi Superjet 100 awarded Russian Type Certification
News out today from Russia is that IAC AR, the Russian certification authority granted Type Certification to Sukhoi's Superjet 100. The certificate...
Lufthansa’s EVP Corporate Fleet discusses NEO, CS, LEAP-X and GTF
Lufthansa's EVP Corporate Fleet is Nico Buchholz and he is based in Frankfurt. Herr Buchholz is a very important man in the airline business; he and...
Boeing’s 2011 Production
In today's earnings call, Boeing said they anticipate to deliver between 20 and 40 747-8s and 787s this year. That is quite a broad range and we...
Program EIS – preliminary results
The survey have online is showing up some interesting data. If you have not completed this survey, it takes less than 5 seconds. Take a look - feel...
The Top 20 Airlines
With mergers going on in the industry how will airlines' rankings change? Using OAG data for flight capacity dated January 24 2011, we can see a...
Virgin America and the Airbus NEO – Straight from the CEO
Virgin America made big news this week becoming the launch customer of Airbus' new NEO. Airbus was thrilled and a few observers and financial...
At last – a US 777-300ER sale
It is rather amazing that up until today, no US-based airline has ordered the Boeing 777-300ER. Even though nearly all the legacy US airlines...
OEM Delivery Dates – a quick survey
OEMs have been struggling with new programs. A combination of issues are behind these delays. In order to get an idea of when EIS will occur for...
Airbus’ NEO
Airbus has announced its NEO program and the market has responded. Two orders in two weeks - 170 airplanes in two weeks. But how does the program...
Indigo launches A320neo
Indigo Airlines of India signed an MOU for the largest order in airline history and became the launch customer of the A320neo in the process. Here...
Guy Norris on GTF
Guy Norris from Aviation Week recently went to visit P&W's Florida test facility. There he got to see and hear the new GTF engine. His thoughts...
China’s Aerospace Ambitions – Powered by patience
China is a nation that is increasingly flexing its muscles, and it has muscles to flex. The nation's wealth is rising and with this all manner of...
The History and Impact of Rocky Mountain Airways
In a recording that takes over an hour to listen to, Gordon Autry and Dennis Heap tell the story of Rocky Mountain Airways. Like all stories by...
Meet Ted Vallas
Meet Ted Vallas, who may be the world's oldest airline entrepreneur. His life story is fascinating and inspiring. While almost everyone his age is...
Podcast – Aboulafia on CSeries
Richard Aboulafia was an early critic of the CSeries program when it launched. But with an updated program Richard seems to feel there is more...
Podcast – Aboulafia on P&W’s GTF
As P&W's new engine gets closer to its first flight on an airplane for which it was designed, industry experts are increasingly coming out with...
Southwest’s order for 737-800s doesn’t rule out smaller models like CSeries
Southwest Airlines fired a warning shot across Boeing's bow when its #2 executive said the carrier is open to a third aircraft type, after the 737...
Outlook for PW GTF, CFM LEAP-X orders in 2011
With the launch of the A320neo, with both the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbo Fan and CFM LEAP-X as options, the market will watch closely how the...
A320neo order outlook in 2011
Airbus didn't have any orders when it launched the A320 New Engine Option (NEO) program on December 1. Chief Operating Officer John Leahy predicted...
