Boeing’s twin-aisle challenge

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OPINION

Boeing’s Twin-Aisle Midsize Jet Faces Big Challenges

Richard Aboulafia | Aviation Week & Space Technology

The drumbeat for a new Boeing midsize jetliner is growing louder. But beyond the idea of a new aircraft, things get complicated. The 797’s twin-aisle configuration is the big issue.

DEFENSE

Boeing Opts Out Of USAF’s Light Attack Demo

Lara Seligman | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

Boeing chose not to participate in this early stage of OA-X because the company does not “see a viable path forward for this phase.”

BUSINESS AVIATION

Five Minutes With Textron Aviation President & CEO Scott Ernest

Molly McMillin | The Weekly Of Business Aviation

The Textron executive talks about the company’s philosophy as an aircraft manufacturer, challenges facing the industry and the mood of the market.

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American Airlines CEO Receives ATW Airline of Year Award

Air Transport World

Winning the 2017 ATW Airline of the Year Award was a “really big deal”, American Airlines chairman and CEO Doug Parker said as he received the trophy at a gala dinner in New York Tuesday.

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