Commercial Aviation

On the occasion of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21), which has just opened in Paris, we highlight some of the major challenges, which the aviation industry will have to resolve in order to keep to its commitments. By 2050, it foresees having to halve its CO2 emissions.
 

On 11 November, the Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation conducted the first test flight of their MRJ, with the intention of making their first jet airliner a serious competitor on the market by 2017.
 

The Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC’s C919 entry into service is planned for 2018. From then on, it will be facing up to its two major competitors, the A320 (neo) and the Boeing 737 (MAX-8) ; but in what respects do they differ? Read the article.
 

The Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC, officially presented their C919 yesterday, on 2nd November. The event took place in Shanghai, where the final assembly line of the single-aisle is located. Its maiden flight is expected in 2016.
 

To respond to the many orders received for their "best-seller", the A320neo, Airbus are to increase their production rates. By the summer of 2019, sixty units will be rolling off their assembly lines each month – an unheard of figure.
 

The European regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, is currently considering a repowering of their two turboprop aircraft, and would also like to increase their penetration into the Japanese market.
 

On the occasion of the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States, Boeing received a huge order for 300 aircraft. After the exchange of formalities, the aircraft manufacturer has also decided upon a change of strategy and will construct a factory in China.
 

ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has used a sort of oversized skateboard over the last year to move their fuselage sections from work station to work station on their assembly line.
 

It's official, the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus now has a final assembly line on American soil. It was inaugurated on 14 September in Alabama.
 

Whilst the first elements for the A330neo future have just begun to be produced, we take a closer look at this large A330 family, which comes in multiple versions.
 

Bombardier CS300 just passed successfully the runway water ingestion test. A mandatory test to obtain certification, which the CS100 will also soon undergo.
 

According to our information the Chinese aircraft manufacturer, Comac, should officially present their first test C919 in October. Its first flight could take place in spring 2016.
 

On 14 September, Airbus will inaugurate their first final assembly line in the USA. A plant, which will produce single-aisles, destined for American companies.
 

During his official visit to France, the Chinese Prime Minister, Li Keqiang visited Airbus. On the programme were an order and a General Terms Agreement (GTA).