NASA developed composites are making their way to commercial use, as Boeing will employ up to 90% of the material in manufacture and assembly of its next generation aircraft. The material developed is 30 years on from the composite materials used in the construction of the Boeing 777 for example. Use of the next generation material removes the need for thousands of … [Read more...] about Boeing and the next generation carbon composites
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Airbus A320neo deilvers up to 15% fuel savings with P&W turbofans
Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G turbofan has been selected as the lead development engine for the A320neo aircraft. Airbus has received more than 300 A320neo family commitments namely from commercial customers, and thus Airbus has responded by bringing forward the service entry date from 2016 to October 2015. The A320neo can deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings thanks … [Read more...] about Airbus A320neo deilvers up to 15% fuel savings with P&W turbofans
Airbus showcases the A318 Elite at Asian Aerospace Expo
Airbus is displaying their A318 Elite at the Asian Aerospace International Expo & Congress. Airbus are promoting this aircraft as having the largest aircraft cabin on display at Asian Aerospace which features a more spacious cabin both in width and height than any of the other aircraft being shown, whilst having a similar length and wingspan as traditional large business … [Read more...] about Airbus showcases the A318 Elite at Asian Aerospace Expo
Boeing 747-8 launch good news for Completions Customers
In the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington a spectacular unveiling of the all new Boeing 747 variant 800 took place to approximately 10,000 guests, including Boeing customers, employees, government officials, partners and suppliers, all gathered to witness the premiere of the all new Boeing 747 aircraft. The Boeing 747-8 represents a new chapter in the life the 747 Jumbo … [Read more...] about Boeing 747-8 launch good news for Completions Customers