Erickson’s Aero Tanker MD-87
It seems that the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 is following the path set by the Douglas DC-9. That is to say, it is an airplane that keeps on going. The latest version of this airplane is finding a new life as…
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Boeing reveals battery solution in webinar from Tokyo
Boeing provided a briefing on the 787 battery solution, which includes a new charger for the revised battery with additional spacing and shielding, and the new case and venting system that has been nicknamed the “fireplace and chimney” by some…
Beyond the Grounding – Lots of Positive News at Boeing
While the continued grounding of the 787 is not a positive for Boeing, our industry sources indicate that the next few weeks will bring several other developments that are quite positive news for Boeing. 1. A major order from Ryanair…
The CSeries Reveal – A Presentation by Rob Dewar
Rob Dewar is VP & GM CSeries at Bombardier. The reveal was a huge moment of pride for him and his team. This was a moment they have been waiting for and they enjoyed every minute. [yt]EcqJzOAjDb4[/yt] Views: 23
Lithium Battery Fires aboard Aircraft
Lithium battery fires, while rare, do occur on aircraft. The FAA recorded 138 incidents between March 20, 1991 and October 9, 2012 at this link. Most of these are related to laptop computers and batteries in cargo compartments. The length…
Has Bombardier Taken Market Leadership from Gulfstream in Intercontinental Business Jets?
With a record setting order from VistaJet earlier this week for 56 new Bombardier Global aircraft with 86 options, worth more than $7.8 billion at list prices, it appears that a new leader has emerged in the intercontinental business…