Commercial Aviation

article Jun 17, 2019

Boeing Leans Towards Prioritizing Larger NMA Version First

Boeing is leaning towards offering the larger of the two proposed new midmarket airplane variants first for delivery in 2025 as it nears closing the business case and obtaining board permission for formal authority to offer later this year.

Commentary Jun 14, 2019

Inviting Innovators: Nominations Are Open For 2020 Laureates

Let us know who is worthy of the more than 40 awards in defense, commercial aviation, space, business aviation and lifetime achievement.
Gallery Jun 14, 2019

Photo Gallery: The Aircraft of Paris 2019  

Here are some of the aircraft to look out for at the 53rd Paris Air Show, taking place at Le Bourget from June 17-23, 2019.
Article Jun 14, 2019

What Does UTC-Raytheon Deal Mean For Industry Consolidation?  

Top-level A&D consolidation is going on afterburner, with the proposal to merge Raytheon and UTC. Will there be more of the same?
Article Jun 14, 2019

Uber Is Deploying First Elements of Elevate Air Mobility  

New partnerships for vehicle development, cabin design, ground operations and launch cities keep Uber Elevate on track.
Commentary Jun 14, 2019

Commentary: Boeing 737 Suppliers, Don’t Let This Opportunity Go By  

Are you a stressed-out 737 supplier, stretched to your fiscal limits by the roller-coaster production rates? Call First Bank of Boeing now! Operators are standing by.
Interview Jun 14, 2019

Boeing Chief Dennis Muilenburg Talks MAX, NMA, 777X And Automation  

Boeing CEO says safety “has always been at our core, but our values around quality, integrity and safety have come even more to the forefront."
Interview Jun 14, 2019

Fast 5: ST Engineering Expands Global Reach And Tech Capabilities  

Lim Serh Ghee, president of ST Engineering’s Aerospace Sector, talks global growth plans ahead of the Paris Air Show.
Page Jun. 13, 2019

In Pictures: Flight-Testing The GE9X, The World's Largest Engine

GE Aviation completed flight tests of the GE9X on its Boeing 747-400 flying testbed in early May meeting or exceeding performance goals.
Article Jun 13, 2019

Boeing Set For ‘Atypical’ Paris Air Show As MAX Dominates

On the eve of this year’s Paris Air Show, Boeing Commercial Airplanes senior leadership is downplaying the likelihood of major orders or product announcements while the company remains laser-focused on ungrounding the 737 MAX.
Link Jun 13, 2019

Flight Testing The World's Largest Engine

GE Aviation completed flight tests of the GE9X on its Boeing 747-400 flying testbed in early May meeting or exceeding performance goals.
Article Jun 13, 2019

Wideroe’s Embraer E2s Demonstrate High Reliability And Low Fuel Burn  

Embraer’s Slattery says many of the goals set for entry into service have been exceeded, but he concedes there have been some "small learnings."
Article Jun 13, 2019

Bombardier Redefines Focus On Long-Range Business Jets  

Selloffs leave Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier focused on business aviation
Article Jun 12, 2019

American’s Parker: Pilot, Crew Planning Triggered MAX Delay  

American Airlines’ recent removal of the Boeing 737 MAX from its schedules for two more weeks was made to ease the carrier’s pilot and cabin-crew bidding process, rather than due to signs of continued delay in getting the grounded fleet cleared to fly, CEO Doug Parker said.
Article Jun 12, 2019

CFM Tackles Drive Shaft Bearing Issue On LEAP-1B Engine  

CFM International said it is redesigning the bearing in the radial drive shaft of the LEAP-1B—which powers the Boeing 737 MAX—after five incidents in which an engine was shut down inflight following activation of the oil filter bypass light indication in the cockpit.
Article Jun 12, 2019

The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engine Is In A League Of Its Own

Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines allow airlines to fly further, reduce fuel burn and create options for point-to-point routes that didn’t exist before.
Interview Jun 12, 2019

Safran CEO On How Best To Organize And Partner  

Safran CEO Philippe Petitcolin, while still working on Zodiac integration, is also bracing for airframers taking design work away from system manufacturers.

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