[EDITED] There is increasing attention on A320neo engines. The reason for this is the delay in Airbus doing deliveries of their initial A320neos powered by the P&W GTF. Qatar was supposed to take its first aircraft in December and then…
The A320neo program continues its development, and we continue to update A320neo flight test hours. As the first aircraft readies for delivery, albeit a few weeks late, it is an appropriate time to see where the program stands as of…
This week saw the GTF-powered A320neo flying again. This is no doubt of great relief to both the aircraft and engine OEMs. Even so, it appears Airbus may be signalling a delay. On an analyst call today Airbus spoke of…
Airbus’ A320neo flight test program remains a source of interest. Tracking the program we note that the P&W powered airplane is not flying, but has resumed ground testing. Airbus tells us “it will fly in the coming weeks” and is…
Mitsubishi started low speed taxi tests on the MRJ-90. We were delighted when Mitsubishi shared an unedited video – no annoying music over other aircraft test videos that serves no purpose. People want to hear the aircraft and get a…
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