Following earlier trials with Boeing, Airbus and Pratt & Whitney (P&W) have commenced a series of flight tests to evaluate the ‘PurePower’ PW1000G technology demonstrator engine which features P&W’s patented ‘Geared Turbofan’ (GTF) architecture. The tests are being performed at Airbus’ flight test facility using Airbus’ own A340 flight test aircraft and will run until the end of the year. Airbus is working with all major engine manufacturers and will … [Read more...] about Airbus trials P&W’s geared turbofan
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Europe & CIS : Airbus will deliver 12 more A380s this year
Airbus will meet its target of delivering 12 A380 super jumbo aircraft this year, the company’s chief executive pledged recently, brushing aside reports that manufacturing and engineering difficulties had again put the project behind schedule. The 525-seat, A-380 has been plagued by delays due to missteps, technical setbacks, communication failures and financial improprieties that have tarnished Airbus’ image. The first in a series of costly delays was announced in June 2005. … [Read more...] about Europe & CIS : Airbus will deliver 12 more A380s this year
Airbus trials P&W's geared turbofan
Following earlier trials with Boeing, Airbus and Pratt & Whitney (P&W) have commenced a series of flight tests to evaluate the ‘PurePower’ PW1000G technology demonstrator engine which features P&W’s patented ‘Geared Turbofan’ (GTF) architecture. The tests are being performed at Airbus’ flight test facility using Airbus’ own A340 flight test aircraft and will run until the end of the year. Airbus is working with all major engine manufacturers and will … [Read more...] about Airbus trials P&W's geared turbofan
Americas: Boeing production still idle from ongoing strike
Boeing and the International Association of Machinists union appear far apart and unwilling to compromise to settle a strike, both sides indicate as the strike enters its second month. With a strike by Boeing machinists idling some 27,000 workers since early September, the company looks set for serious delivery delays to an already stretched production schedule. Protracted strike action will have a serious effect on delivery of Boeing’s record backlog. As of 31 July it had 3,695 … [Read more...] about Americas: Boeing production still idle from ongoing strike
Europe/ CIS: Airbus sells its UK wing component plant
Airbus and GKN have signed a contract under which GKN will purchase the wing component and assemblies manufacturing unit based at Airbus’ site at Filton, near Bristol, UK. This includes all operational business, assets and activities being transferred to GKN. As a result of the transaction, GKN has committed itself to make further investment in the unit in order that Filton will continue to play its important role in Airbus’ current and future programmes, Airbus said. The unit is … [Read more...] about Europe/ CIS: Airbus sells its UK wing component plant
China: 2 AVICs become China Aviation Industry Corp
China’s AVIC I recently said that the merged company it is forming with AVIC II will be called “China Aviation Industry Corp. Group”. The merger, which aims to create a state-owned company to oversee aircraft manufacturing in China, including development of a “jumbo aircraft” by 2020 to compete with 737s and A320s, has been delayed several times this year. AVIC I said integration processes are underway but the official start of CAIC Group will be delayed until … [Read more...] about China: 2 AVICs become China Aviation Industry Corp
