News Desk

…As well as acoustic and nacelle design validation testing, the tests are part of Airbus’s evaluation of new technologies, and will run until the end of the year. Pratt & Whitney will build production PurePower 1000Gs at a new facility at Montreal-Mirabel International Airport in Canada. Construction of the facility will start soon and is due to be completed by the third quarter of 2009. (Airbus)

Commercial

Dreamliner First Flight Pushed Back

to 2009 the First Flight of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Has Been Pushed Back Until 2009, With Boeing Citing the Machinists Strike and Problems With Fasteners.