2012 Newsletter
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CSeries to Iraqi Airways?
Several press reports today cited Iraqi government approval for an order for five CS300 aircraft, with options for five more, presumably for Iraqi Airways. Iraqi Airways already has an order for CRJ900s from Bombardier, and will likely switch to CSeries…
First MRJ for Flight Test Begins Final Assembly Process
Final assembly of the first Mitsubishi Regional Jet has begun at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries facility in Nagoya, Japan. This was facilitated by the delivery of the first middle fuselage section, which will shortly be followed by the wings and…
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing is a term we are going to hear more about in aerospace as this decade unfolds. The concept of “additive manufacturing” is another term for what others call 3D printing. Why “additive”? Because typical manufacturing is a “subtractive”…
LEAP Progressing in Engine Test Program
The LEAP engine from CFM International is progressing in its initial ground testing, and will culminate in engine certification in 2015 and entry into commercial service in 2016. The first leap engine was fired-up on September 4th, and the engine…
C-17 Production to End in 2015
[Update: Could Boeing extend program?] Boeing has announced that production of the C-17 Globemaster III will end in 2015, and that it will close the Long Beach, California final assembly facility. This is the last aircraft being produced at the…