CFM provided this video of their new engine’s start to the flight test program from October 6, 2014. This is the engine competing with P&W’s GTF. The LEAP will be the exclusive engine for the 737MAX program and is available…
The Times of India reported last week in this story, that the FAA had grounded all Boeing 787 aircraft equipped with GEnx engines. This is not the case, and there were no Airworthiness Directives issued by the FAA nor any…
Today’s show started with a bang – a predictable bang, but still a bang. Airbus confirmed the worst secret of the show by announcing it was offering the A330neo. We will address the A330neo and the competitive 787 is our…
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Reuters reported today that Rolls-Royce announced two new engines; the “Advance” which is expected to be 6% more fuel efficient than the Trent XWB (Rolls’ latest engine) and the “UltaFan” which is expected to be 10% more fuel efficient than…
Cathay Pacific and Boeing have agreed on terms for 21 777-9 aircraft, with Cathay becoming the first Asian customer for the type. This order was rumored in the industry prior to the Dubai Air Show, but delayed as terms of…