Boeing claimed a victory from the latest round of WTO rulings – Airbus, of course, differed in their interpretation. Irrespective, the WTO rulings have no teeth and are largely a game for government officials, bureaucrats, and attorneys. By the time…
Denel is a South African state-owned aerospace and defense technology firm that is developing a small African regional aircraft (SARA). The idea is to offer a 24-seat twin turboprop that will enable small outlying communities to connect with larger cities,…
Pratt & Whitney Canada is starting to push its new PurePower PW800 engine. The PW800 fits into PW&C’s business aircraft category and operates in the 10,000 lbs thrust and higher class. This engine shares a common core with the P&W…
The commercial aviation industry faces difficulties daily. As an industry that is very sensitive to external events, conditions can change rapidly and impact aircraft manufacturers, engine manufacturers, and airlines in different ways. While the industry has always responded, fortunes have…
In the wake of the NBAA show, the contrast in the relative lack of consolidation among business aircraft OEMs when compared with regional and commercial aircraft, is striking. We’ve seen consolidation in major airframe manufacturers throughout commercial and military aerospace…
The new Dassault Falcon 8X took to the skies for its maiden flight, as shown in this video. Views: 42