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Feb 08, 2018
The C919 delivery objective has slipped again by one year, but Comac is at least publicly disclosing it, which probably indicates a higher level of confidence.
Feb 08, 2018
Both Boeing and Embraer have enough reason to believe they will benefit from getting together.
Feb 08, 2018
The Low-Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability allows drone operators to fly in pre-approved airspace near airports.
Feb 08, 2018
Nuggets of information coming from OEMs at this year’s Singapore Airshow give us a big insight into future-focused programs, including engine decisions for the joint Sino-Russian widebody, Boeing’s new midsize airplane, design freeze of the 737 MAX10, and the continued ramp-up of production rates.
Feb 08, 2018
The PD-14 turbofan engine secured its place under the wing of the Irkut MC-21 narrowbody airliner. Russia’s largest carrier, Aeroflot, plans to equip half of its future MC-21 fleet with the Russian powerplants.
Feb 07, 2018
Joby Aviation is the latest startup to attract significant investment for its eVTOL air taxi as Uber moves to help remove roadblocks to urban air transport.
Feb 07, 2018
Wellington wants a transporter that can conduct search-and-rescue and humanitarian missions and make flights to Antarctica.
Feb 07, 2018
The first production version of AECC’s engine, the CJ-1000A, is intended to nearly match the performance of the CFM Leap-1C.