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Jul 01, 2016
The industry has known it was coming for years, but now it is getting real: the much-described end of the duopoly in the narrowbody segment is near. The most concrete near-term consequence is likely to be another bitter trade dispute over government funding.
Jul 01, 2016
Airbus faces the daunting task of ramping up single-aisle production to unheard-of rates. At the same time, CEO Fabrice Bregier is confident the company will overcome A320neo delays.
Jul 01, 2016
As the A320neo and 737 MAX meet for the first time at a major air show, Airbus and Boeing take the battle to new levels with improvements and upgrade plans.
Jul 01, 2016
Both civil and defense companies will have to renew focus on profitable delivery of existing orders and accelerate innovation in products and business models, leading to greater pressure on suppliers.
Jul 01, 2016
NASA, industry look at different ways to build and control high-aspect-ratio, low-drag wings for future commercial aircraft
Jul 01, 2016
To build the 777X, Boeing marries existing facilities with new manufacturing processes yet to be proven.
Jul 01, 2016
The CAAC has been extraordinarily cautious in overseeing the ARJ21’s entry into service.
Jul 01, 2016
With the U.K. on its way out of the EU, airlines are facing three challenges.