The Compromise
As news emerges of the rapid change in strategy at Boeing, forced by the American Airlines order, we might pause for a moment to consider the outcome. The 737RE that many (including us) have been talking about is an airplane…
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Another “Unannounced” Customer for CSeries
Bombardier today announced an order for 10 aircraft from an unidentifed European customer for the CSeries. This order is for 10 CS100 models, the smaller of the two variants that will enter service in 2013. This is the eighth customer…
A Man and his Engine
Here is a very pleased Bob Saia from PW standing by a CSeries fan blade. The company firmed its order with ILFC today for 120 GTF engines plus spares. No wonder he’s smiling! Note, by the way, the blade has…
IRKUT struts its MS-21 (MC-21)
In a fancy showroom at the Paris Air Show, IRKUT has its fuselage display of its new airliner, now known as the MC-21. The company is new to the medium sized commercial airliner business, but has tremendous aerospace experience via…
ALC and Udvar-Hazy Order A320neo
As expected, Air Lease Corporation, headed by Steve Udvar-Hazy, signed an MOU for 50 A320neo aircraft with options for 14 more. They also announced orders for 11 A330 and 1 A321 aircraft at Paris. “This new order enables ALC to…
Braathens Orders CSeries
Braathens has placed an order for 10 Bombardier CSeries aircraft, with 10 options for use by its subsidiary Malmö Aviation based at Stockholm’s downtown Bromma Airport. Their order includes both models of the CSeries, 5 CS100 models with 110 seats…