News Sukhoi Civil Aircraft has ordered the inspection of 48 Superjets for cracks in uncertified titanium that may have been used in about 50 SSJ100 aircraft. Russian sources report the potential for micro cracks in landing gear, engine, and flap…
Commercial Aviation History of the Tucano – Source: Embraer Airbus pencils in orders for new A321XLR – Source: Reuters Qantas to decide on future domestic fleet next year – Source: Reuters Business Aviation Gulfstream’s G650ER Notches Another Speed Record –…
News Airbus is apparently penciling in orders for a new model, the A321XLR. Reuters reports that Airbus has been offering a new longer-range variant of the A321 to potential customers to capture the market intended by Boeing’s NMA, for which…
Commercial Aviation Airbus upbeat on A320neo delivery schedules despite GTF woes – Source: FlightGlobal Icelandair CEO and CCO talk hub strategy, financial position, and Boeing NMA – Source: AirlineGeeks A380: Super-jumbo, we salute you – Source: Suff.nz Business Aviation GAMA:…
Commercial Aviation Airbus Engine Crisis Ebbs with Fewer In-Flight Shutdowns in January – Source: Bloomberg Japan Airlines first Airbus A350 XWB is taking shape in the final assembly line – Source: Air101 Russia delays production of ‘Boeing competitor’ due to…
News Several industry observers remain uncertain as to whether Boeing will be able to successfully launch the 797 to compete effectively against the A321LR and potential A322 competition in the middle of the market. In a recent story, Jon Ostrower…