Boeing’s Randy Tinseth Speaks at APEX
Boeing’s Randy Tinseth made this presentation at the APEX 2011 conference in Seattle on 9 Views: 23
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Pratt & Whitney’s dilemma
With Boeing choosing to proceed with a re-engine for the 737, Pratt & Whitney is out of luck. The exclusive supplier contract between Boeing and CFM means CFM retains the re-engining rights to the airplane. Last March, Mike Bair, VP…
Will Lokomotiv Hockey Team Crash Impact Superjet and MS-21 Programs?
Just when everyone thought it was safe for Russia to sell its modern, western equipped and competitive aircraft globally, another Russian aircraft crash has sent shudders through the world market about Russian aircraft safety. The key question is whether this…
Pratt & Whitney’s Bob Saia and P&W’s growing confidence
On a visit to P&W in Hartford on September 8 2011, we noticed something compared to previous visits. Everyone has a bounce in their step. This company has its mojo back. The GTF is working as well as, maybe better,…
First A350 XWB Flyable Wing Upper Cover
Airbus reported the first flyable A350 XWB wing upper cover manufactured at Airbus’ Stade site was loaded on to the Beluga today to be transported to Airbus’ Wing Assembly site in Broughton (UK). The A350 XWB lower wing cover made…
Goodbye to Flat Tires?
Another use for composite materials has been discovered that I’d like for my personal automobile — the NeverFlat tire. LoPresti Aviation Engineering is introducing a new tire technology for general aviation aircraft – with a 10 year guarantee against flats.…