iscoverBombardier will utilise a Q400 turboprop owned by Canadian airline Porter Airways to conduct a biofuel test program by 2012. The program, which is being led by Target Growth Canada in association with Sustainable Oils and Honeywell UOP, is targeting a camelina-derived biofuel for its test flight. Funding for the project is being provided by
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company announced at the Farnborough Airshow three significant new commitments for the Superjet 100 (SSJ100) from Orient Thai Airlines, Pearl Aircraft Corporation and Gazpromavia for up to 79 aircraft. Orient Thai Airlines has signed a letter of intent with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company which is expected to see it buy up to
Air Lease Corporation, the new lessor headed by former ILFC CEO Steven Udvar-Hazy, has continued its buying spree, leading the orders announced on July 20, while ATR also had a major day. A summary of the announced sales is presented below: This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To
Rio Tinto subsidiary Alcan has released a new lightweight aluminium alloy which could compete against advanced composites, particularly on new generation narrowbody aircraft. Called AirWare, the new line of alloys is up to 30 per cent lighter than current alloys thanks to its lower density and strength, which means that less material needs to be
Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Sukhoi have used the opening day of the Farnborough Airshow to announce a flurry of new orders, led by lessors ordering new narrowbody stocks as well as a significant order from Emirates for 777s. A summary of the orders announced to date is presented below: This content is available exclusively to
Bombardier says that development of the CSeries is progressing well and that it has captured 50 per cent of the net orders in its class, although it appears unlikely that it will announce any new orders soon. The Canadian manufacturer briefed media at the Farnborough Airshow on July 19, noting that ultimate load testing of
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