Rolls to Remain Involved in V2500 Program
While Pratt & Whitney last week purchased Rolls-Royce’s equity share of the V2500 program, it does not mean that Rolls-Royce is abandoning its involvement with the program. Views: 72
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Boeing accelerates 737 production
There has been talk about this for some time. Today Boeing announced it is going to accelerate 737 production from 31.5 planes per month to 35 per month. It may not sound like much, but that is over 11% faster…
How come the lessors and valuation firms are warming to NEO and MAX?
Our conversation with Gueric Dechavanne (VP at Collateral Verifications) covers the views from leasing firms and valuation firms of the next generation of single-aisle airplanes. As re-engine programs have gained momentum, we hear fewer complaints about current fleet values. Gueric…
Another A350 Milestone
Airbus completed installation of the first Rolls-Royce Trent XWB flight-test engine on its A380 “flying-testbed” aircraft (MSN 001). The aircraft is seen here at Airbus’ Jean-Luc Lagardère site in Toulouse where the engine was mounted. The aircraft and engine will…
Sukhoi inks First Superjet Business Jet Deal
The Sukhoi Superjet, like most commercial aircraft, will now have a business jet version for those seeking a large cabin aircraft. The Superjet 100, with 5 abreast seating in airline configuration, provides a cabin that is quite spacious, and…
Comparing 757 Replacements
AirInsight releases its 757 replacement study. The Boeing 757 occupies a unique market niche at the top end of the narrow-body market. With a two-class capacity of 189 seats, and a 3,900 mile nautical mile range, this aircraft was once…