Reading Time: 2 minutes Airbus Corporate Jets has launched a private jet version of its new A330neo, which combines new-generation engines and aerodynamic and other improvements to deliver even more comfort, efficiency and true “nonstop to the world” range. Called the ACJ330neo, it will fly 25 passengers 9,400 nm/17,400 km or 20 hours, enough to fly nonstop from Europe […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute GE Aviation has started the 18-month certification program for the GE9X engine that will exclusively power the Boeing 777X. The first round of certification tests will take place in Peebles, Ohio. The certification testing is beginning on the second GE9X engine GE has built; ultimately, there will be eight certification test engines. The next two […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted type certificate approval to Russia’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 B100 aircraft, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. announced May 16. The new SSJ100 version, designated as B100, is equipped with higher thrust SaM146 engines, which also are installed on the SSJ100 Long Range aircraft. The range for the SSJ100 B100 […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Boeing is operating 737 MAX flights using CFM International LEAP-1B engines unaffected by the issue that prompted a May 10 suspension of all MAX flying. “We have resumed some 737 MAX flight activities,” a Boeing spokesperson said. “Regulatory agencies support this action.” Malaysia’s Malindo Air and Norwegian are slated to receive the first deliveries of […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute The first flying prototype of Russia’s Irkut MC-21-300 single-aisle airliner has completed the first low-speed taxi trial in the run-up to the maiden flight. The tests are being conducted at Irkut Corporation’s Irkutsk Aviation Plant flight testing facility. Preparations for the first flight are on schedule, the company says. Ground checks are being run on […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes Boeing’s decision to assemble its T-X Air Force training jet at its St. Louis facility is expected to support approximately 1,800 jobs in the region. If the Air Force chooses Boeing to help train pilots for generations to come, T-X will be the newest project for a community that has produced some of the most […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes In 2016, the Russian economy continued crisis, complicated by low energy prices and the continuation of financial and economic sanctions. Key economic indicators (according to the Federal State Statistics Service) in relation to 2015: Gross domestic product – 99.3%, industrial production index – 101.1%, production index by type of activity “Manufacturing” – 100.1%. The production […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute After a dip in the market, The Aviation Maintenance Holding now predicts Russia will experience an upswing in the next five years. When will we see growth in the MRO sector and how soon? Igor Panshin, Deputy GD Sales & Planning, Engineering, for The Aviation Maintenance Holding, says, “I think you will see growth in […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Boeing has started construction of a new 737 completion and delivery in China, as part of a cooperation with domestic aircraft manufacturer Comac. The facility is Boeing’s first overseas and is scheduled to open 2018 in Zhoushan, situated in China’s Zhejiang Province. The center’s capabilities will include fitting the 737s with seating and inflight entertainment […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute The A350-1000 successfully completed  its first and unique “Early Long Flight” with 310 passengers on board, including 10 Airbus Flight Test crew members and 13 Virgin Atlantic cabin crew. Test aircraft MSN065 took off from and landed in Toulouse on May 11th after a 12 hours flight. During the long-haul flight the passengers, comprising Airbus […]