KC-390 roll out
Hello world! The man under the engine provides some scale. This is a big airplane. The prototype is expected to make its maiden flight soon . First deliveries are expected from late 2016. Launched in 2009, the KC-390 is planned…
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MRJ rollout
To the beat of traditional Japanese taiko drummers, Mitsubishi rolled in their new MRJ. About 3 1/2 years behind schedule, the aircraft apparently has been noted for high quality workmanship already. Mitsubishi is building 78- and 92-seat versions developed at…
Austrian and CSeries
A story out today might lead readers to think a CSeries order from Austrian is imminent. Its not. We contacted Austrian and we were told “I am pleased to confirm that we achieved a framework-agreement with our workers council, so…
Azul’s pending A320neo order
In the business of buying airplanes, an airline will always seek the lowest cost. Just as they do with every other production input – lowest cost wins every time. So how is it that with the pending Azul order, “Boeing…
First MAX parts formed
A Boeing Joggle Press operator prepares the first 737 MAX fuselage stringer for the press by brushing on lubricant. And with this the process starts the production of the first 737 MAX fuselage stringers at Boeing Fabrication Integrated AeroStructures in…