The Market for Wide-Body Engines
The wide body market will see the introduction of new models at a rate not seen since this sector came into fruition in the 1970s. The 787 will have two new models, the A350 three new models, and the 777X…
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The A380 engine bluff
Emirates’ recent order for another 50 A380s came with a catch. Its prior A380s came with the Engine Alliance (GE & PW) GP7200 engine. But with the latest order the airline has thrown open engine orders to both Rolls-Royce and…
The 777X is launched at Dubai with orders from the Gulf’s big three joining Lufthansa
As expected, Boeing launched its 777X in Dubai, with commitments for 150 aircraft from Emirates, 50 from Qatar and 25 from Etihad. With Lufthansa’s prior commitment for 34, the order book now stands at 269. Additional information on the 777X…
High Expectations for Dubai
The Dubai Air Show opens next Sunday with high expectations for new orders at both Boeing and Airbus. With the emergence of the Gulf carriers as key customers, and for the first time orders expected from all three majors at…
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing is a term we are going to hear more about in aerospace as this decade unfolds. The concept of “additive manufacturing” is another term for what others call 3D printing. Why “additive”? Because typical manufacturing is a “subtractive”…
Lufthansa Confirms 777-9 and A350-900 Orders
This morning Lufthansa confirmed a launch order with Boeing for the 777-9, becoming the first customer for the revised variant. The 777-9 will accommodate 42 additional seats than the existing 365 seat 777-300ER model, and may be a replacement aircraft…