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Feb 22, 2019
Too fast and too slow: lessons learned from two failed and very different supersonic transport ventures.
Feb 22, 2019
Superbly engineered but environmentally and economically flawed, Concorde is a key source of lessons learned for today’s supersonic aircraft developers as the design icon marks its golden anniversary.
Feb 21, 2019
The shaky financial conditions of some of India's largest airlines could complicate the nation's plans for rapidly growing its aviation sector.
Feb 21, 2019
Safety improvements are also leading to benefits in daily operations.
Feb 21, 2019
Operators may expect improvements for the pilot, as well as reduced maintenance costs in aircraft systems.
Feb 21, 2019
Oil price slump has resulted in bankruptcies and helicopters being repurposed.
Feb 20, 2019
In Airbus’ history, the A380 played a key technological role, enabling the success of the A350 program and other aircraft upgrades.
Feb 20, 2019
The A380 is the symbol of Europe’s ambition to become an equal competitor to Boeing. While Airbus reached its target anyway, the program failed.