2019 in Review
While one story, the 737 MAX, dominated the news in 2019, it wasn’t the only major event in the industry. Here’s our list of the top stories of 2019. The Boeing 737 MAX debacle After two crashes claiming 346 lives,…
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UAC pitches MC-21 and CR929 at Dubai Air Show
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has used the Dubai Air Show to pitch its commercial aircraft projects for closer cooperation with Arabian and international partners, the company said in a post-show press release on November 21. Talks involved Russia’s latest…
Sanad grows engine alliances with GE and Emirates
The 2019 Dubai Air Show has seen some significant news from local and regional players in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). For instance from Sanad Aerotech, which announced deals with General Electric/CFM and Emirates. Sanad Aerotech, until this May known…
Dubai Air Show Day 4: Emirates orders 787-9 and reduces 777X-committments
On Day 4 of the Dubai Air Show, Emirates presented the result of the second part of its fleet-rethink. The airline has reduced its orders on the Boeing 777X and placed a firm order for 30 787-9s instead worth $8.8…
Conversation with Rolls-Royce at Dubai Airshow
New Trent 1000 TEN-blades not ready until 2021
Rolls-Royce needs more time to fix the problem with Trent 1000 TEN high-pressure turbine (HPT) blades. On November 7, the company said it has postponed delivery of the first redesigned blades until 2021. In April this year, Rolls-Royce acknowledged it…