Rolls-Royce has recorded the highest power yet achieved by a gear-driven turbofan after running the UltraFan technology demonstrator at maximum thrust.
Emirates Airline is still in the process of finalizing negotiations with both Airbus and Boeing over potential big widebody orders that could be announced at the forthcoming Dubai Airshow, which begins Nov. 13.
Boeing has revealed initial details of how the long-delayed certification effort for its 777-9 will be structured, with WH003 set to play a leading role.
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The Ilyushin Il-96-400M, a new stretched variant of the Il-96 widebody passenger aircraft, has made its first flight from VASO facility in Voronezh, southwestern Russia.
China’s Comac has unveiled stretched and shortened variants of its C919 narrowbody aircraft, which the OEM says are aimed at catering for the various operational requirements in and around China.
Emirates has placed a firm order with Boeing for a further 90 777X, including for the smaller 777-8 variant, while flydubai has ordered its first 787s.
Turkish Airlines and Airbus are understood to be in the final stages of negotiating a major aircraft order Nov. 12, ahead of the opening of the 2023 Dubai Airshow.
JetBlue Airways has not been allocated any slots for summer service to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) airport, as a Dutch government plan to limit flights proceeds.
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark has effectively ruled out an order for A350-1000s if Rolls-Royce does not come up with major improvements to the Trent XWB-97 engine, including a significant thrust increase.
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