One of the highlights of the MAKS Air Show in Moscow is the positive news regarding the Irkut MC-21, an all new technology narrow body aircraft to be powered by the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan for Western markets. The…
We spent some time speaking to Graham Webb, VP PW1000G Programs at Pratt & Whitney. Views: 30
The growing impact of Western sanctions on Russia may actually help IRKUT. Take a look at this story. The MC-21 is, in our view, an aircraft with a lot of promise. The size and layout of the aircraft seems right…
IRKUT put out some news today about their MC-21 program. The news is that a meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia Yuri Slyusar, Director of Aviation industry Department of the Ministry of Industry and…
A report from Russia states that the government is considering allowing assembly of its commercial aircraft programs in India. This is a bold move. According to the report Indian production could reduce costs by 40%. Commercial aerospace chases cost reduction…
Today P&W provided an update on its GTF (PurePower) program. VP Bob Saia provided this presentation. The charts below come from this presentation. Views: 43