What to expect at the 2013 Paris Air Show
AirInsight’s Ernie Arvai shares his thoughts on what he expects from next week’s Paris Air Show. Play to hear the voice and use this link PreParis 2013 for the PowerPoint. Views: 26
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AirInsight Technical Analysis: The Core of the PW1000G Geared Turbo-Fan
The PW1000 PurePower geared turbofan engine (GTF) has gained market attention and acceptance for its innovative gear-drive system, which enables the fan and low spool of the engine to turn at different speeds to optimize the performance in each section. …
EADS-BAE merger could lead to ‘commercial’ company
The proposed combination of EADS and BAE Systems could lead to a fully ‘commercial’ company, based on information as we understand it. By ‘commercial’ company, we mean one that is largely free of government interference. As we understand it, the…
Irkut and P&W Sign Definitive Agreement
Pratt & Whitney and Irkut Corporation have signed a definitive agreement to offer the Pratt & Whitney PurePower® PW1400G (GTF) engine on Irkut’s MC-21 aircraft family. This secures the GTF engine as the only western powerplant offered on the program.…
Outlook for Aerospace in 2012
It is the time of year for prognostication. In that tradition, AirInsight will boldly go where all pundits have gone before – but with better accuracy. With our psychic powers in full swing, here are our fearless predictions for 2012:…
Taking a bite out of Ryanair
(Photo – Virginia Mayo/AP) Earlier this week Ryanair’s CEO was his usual loquacious self. Mr O’Leary has been at this growth phase for a long time and has a successful track record to show for it. But every bubble…