The Boeing 737 MAX and the GTF
It’s a story that won’t die, and the buzz around ISTAT 2012 was that Boeing continues to consider offering the Pratt & Whitney GTF on the 737 MAX. Views: 89
Category International Aerospace
Yellow flags waving throughout Commercial Aviation
Although Airbus and Boeing came off a record year for orders in 2011 and Boeing is expected to have a record year this year as nearly 1,000 commitments for the 737 MAX are converted to orders, there are plenty of…
Outlook for Aerospace in 2012
It is the time of year for prognostication. In that tradition, AirInsight will boldly go where all pundits have gone before – but with better accuracy. With our psychic powers in full swing, here are our fearless predictions for 2012:…
JetBlue Chooses GTF
JetBlue has selected the PW1100G Geared Turbo Fan engine to power the 40 A320neo aircraft it has on order. Views: 46
Podcast – The Complexities of Buying Aero Engines
We speak with Norman Hecht, an aviation consultant with 38 years in the business, 37 of them with a major engine OEM. Norm explains the most important factors in engine selection – there are nuances and airlines frequently bring in…
Rolls to Remain Involved in V2500 Program
While Pratt & Whitney last week purchased Rolls-Royce’s equity share of the V2500 program, it does not mean that Rolls-Royce is abandoning its involvement with the program. Views: 72