Guy Norris on GTF
Guy Norris from Aviation Week recently went to visit P&W’s Florida test facility. There he got to see and hear the new GTF engine. His thoughts are most encouraging. He notes the quiet confidence among the PW team and of…
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Podcast – Aboulafia on CSeries
Richard Aboulafia was an early critic of the CSeries program when it launched. But with an updated program Richard seems to feel there is more promise now. He still sees issues that make the project risky – but then again,…
Podcast – Aboulafia on P&W’s GTF
As P&W’s new engine gets closer to its first flight on an airplane for which it was designed, industry experts are increasingly coming out with supportive voices. The naysayers are growing fewer. Even Airbus’ John Leahy is satisfied the GTF…
Southwest’s order for 737-800s doesn’t rule out smaller models like CSeries
Southwest Airlines fired a warning shot across Boeing’s bow when its #2 executive said the carrier is open to a third aircraft type, after the 737 and incoming 717. This opens prospects for Bombardier and its CSeries, but it’s not…
With Airbus Validation, the Pratt & Whitney GTF is Poised for Market Leadership
Pratt & Whitney is well positioned to take market leadership from CFM International over the next decade. Airbus selection of the GTF on the A320neo family provides the validation from one of the two large manufacturers to confirm the decision…
Concerns with Bombardier’s Supply Chain
In light of the experience with supply chain challenges at Airbus and Boeing, the markets have been eyeing the CSeries development program at Bombardier with a well deserved jaundiced view. After all, if the big OEMs can’t get it right, how…