More good news on the A350 program. The first A350 XWB nose section was transported to Airbus St Nazaire by Beluga from Aerolia’s site in Méaulte. The A350 XWB nose section comprises three main sub-assemblies: cockpit plus upper and lower…
Here is an article I did last week for Commercial Aviation Online: Airbus explains why re-engine programmes won’t hurt residual values By Scott Hamilton Airbus is confident that residual values of the re-engined A320neo and Boeing 737 Max families will…
Airbus planned to build its tanker for the USAF were it selected for the program in Mobile, Alabama, but hopes for a facility were dashed when Boeing was selected as the surprise winner of the competition. But all may not…
In an embarrassment for Boeing, Cargolux has postponed the initial delivery of the 747-8F scheduled for Monday, resulting in a PR disaster for Boeing. Rather than reporting the success of the 747-8 first delivery, the global media descending on Seattle…
With Boeing choosing to proceed with a re-engine for the 737, Pratt & Whitney is out of luck. The exclusive supplier contract between Boeing and CFM means CFM retains the re-engining rights to the airplane. Last March, Mike Bair, VP…
Airbus reported the first flyable A350 XWB wing upper cover manufactured at Airbus’ Stade site was loaded on to the Beluga today to be transported to Airbus’ Wing Assembly site in Broughton (UK). The A350 XWB lower wing cover made…