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Are new engine types still having tech issues?

by Richard Schuurman | Aug 12, 2022 | Aerospace, Engines | 0 comments

New-technology engines are coming off the wing of aircraft much sooner than anticipated, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly remarked on August 11 in the lessor’s earnings call. This remark came as a surprise to some, as it was believed that the technical issues that these...

XWB-extension secures long-term position Rolls-Royce on the A350

by Richard Schuurman | Mar 14, 2021 | Aerospace | 0 comments

The extension of the contract that confirms Rolls-Royce as the exclusive supplier until 2030 for the Airbus A350-family is a major boost for the Derby-based engine manufacturer. It secures its return on investment on the twin-aisle program, although the Covid-crisis...

First flight Flying-V confirms concept, but it needs some tweaks

by Richard Schuurman | Sep 1, 2020 | Aerospace | 0 comments

The KLM-backed Flying-V test model has done a fairly positive first flight but will need further modifications to improve its handling characteristics. That has become apparent from the first test flight done with the model aircraft, the test team of Delft Technical...

KLM Flying-V test model to fly in November

by Richard Schuurman | Oct 9, 2019 | Aerospace | 0 comments

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines generated a lot of attention on social media when it unveiled the futuristic Flying-V airliner concept last June at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Seoul. It repeated this feat last week when it had a flyable scale model demonstrator...

Sir Tim Clark: I only take delivery of reliable aircraft and engines (update)

by Richard Schuurman | Sep 4, 2019 | Emirates | 0 comments

Emirates is unwilling to commit to taking delivery of any new types from Boeing and Airbus unless the engine manufacturers Rolls-Royce and General Electric get their act together and deliver reliable products. The airline’s President Sir Tim Clark used harsh words...

Are new engine types still having tech issues?

XWB-extension secures long-term position Rolls-Royce on the A350

First flight Flying-V confirms concept, but it needs some tweaks

KLM Flying-V test model to fly in November

Sir Tim Clark: I only take delivery of reliable aircraft and engines (update)

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