ARJ21 news
[UPDATE – see this link] Yesterday this ARJ21 was spotted in Vienna. The aircraft is B-1110L and apparently doing test flights outside China. The aircraft has been doing tests in the UK and has also been spotted in Oslo. …
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2013 Newsletters
We have the 2013 newsletters compiled into one document. The document consists of 138 pages with charts and images. You can download a PDF version for free Newsletters 2013 Alternatively you can also order a bound book for $30 here. Views:…
Boeing’s great week
Fresh off impressive quarterly results that caught the stock market by surprise, Boeing announced orders from Korean Air. The highlight of that order is surely the 747-8 component, especially after adjusting production on this program. The came the order from…
COMAC’s Steep Learning Curve
News out of China today announced another ARJ21 delay. The aircraft was meant to enter service in 2007. Now it seems the program is running seven years late, if it even makes the new deadline. This delay provides fresh perspective…
LEAP Progressing in Engine Test Program
The LEAP engine from CFM International is progressing in its initial ground testing, and will culminate in engine certification in 2015 and entry into commercial service in 2016. The first leap engine was fired-up on September 4th, and the engine…
WHAT IS REALLY AN “ORDER”?
As we reach the halfway point of the year, Airbus is reporting a record backlog of nearly 7 years’ of production, with Boeing closing in on similar record levels. But how firm are these firm orders? And what about options,…