iscoverAirbus has completed first flight of the ‘Sharklet’ wing-tip devices that make up a key part of its A320neo design. The 2.5 metre tall devices will replace the A320’s current wingtip fence and are claimed to reduce fuel burn by about 3.5 per cent. They will be available as an option on current generation A320s
Boeing says it is on pace to meet a stepped up production schedule for its 737 airliner. The company yesterday said it finished its first 737 at the new rate of 35 per month, up from 31.5 per month. Boeing plans to further increase production to 38 per month in the second quarter of 2013
Transaero has firmed up an order for eight Airbus A320neos, building on a memorandum of understanding signed by Russia’s second largest airline in August. The A320neo, featuring updated engine options and wingtip ‘sharklet’ devices designed to improve fuel efficiency, is scheduled to begin deliveries in 2015. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
One of Boeing’s three 747-8I test aircraft, RC021, was scheduled to arrive at Frankfurt Airport today for four days of checks and rehearsals focused on ground handling procedures. Three Lufthansa pilots were to accompany the jetliner on its flight from Seattle to Germany. RC021, which has been used to test interior systems such as heating,
Boeing says it is poised to build its 737 MAX airliner at its existing 737 facilities in the US state of Washington after reaching a tentative contract extension with a union representing machinists. The deal comes 10 months ahead of the expiration of the current contract between Boeing and machinists. If approved by the rank-and-file, the new
The European Union says it has complied with a World Trade Organization ruling that called on it to end illegal subsidies to Airbus. The case is part of a long running trade tiff with US, which claims that an estimated $18 billion in government aid for the European aircraft maker unfairly hurts Boeing. The US
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