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Boeing not to launch a new airliner until digital toolset is ready

by Richard Schuurman | Jun 4, 2022 | Boeing | 0 comments

Boeing will not launch a new airliner until it is fully satisfied with the digital toolset that it needs to design, manufacture, and service such an aircraft. While these new tools are being used in various defense programs, it will take a couple of years before they...

Embraer expects to grow airliner deliveries to 60-70

by Richard Schuurman | Mar 10, 2022 | Embraer | 0 comments

UPDATE – Embraer expects to increase its commercial aircraft deliveries this year to between 60 and 70, up from 48 in 2021. While higher, its guidance is still well below deliveries in previous years. The Brazilian airframer reduced its losses last year and...

Embraer airliner deliveries only four more than in 2020

by Richard Schuurman | Feb 21, 2022 | Embraer | 0 comments

Embraer has delivered 48 commercial aircraft in 2021, four more than in the previous year. The number of executive jets also exceeded that of 2020 with 93 versus 86, the Brazilian airframer reported on February 21. Embraer airliner deliveries only four more than in...

UK’s FlyZero demonstrates midsize hydrogen airliner

by Richard Schuurman | Dec 7, 2021 | Aerospace | 0 comments

The UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) is defying claims that a hydrogen-based, long-haul airliner isn’t possible by presenting just that: a concept of a 279-seater aircraft that could go London-San Francisco nonstop. UK’s FlyZero demonstrates midsize...