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The engine powers the Bombardier Global 7500 and new 8000.
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Graham Warwick

GE Aviation has ground-tested its Passport long-range business-jet engine, the powerplant for the Bombardier Global 7500 and new 8000, on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time.
 
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Brian Everstine

Heavy-aircraft pilots will use simulators to bridge the gap between the initial turboprop trainer and operational aircraft.
 
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Figures published recently reveal that four top airlines in the U.S. reported net losses in the first quarter of 2022. 
 
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Progress on the region’s decarbonization legislation is highlighting the challenge ahead for airlines.
 
Graham Warwick

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Tony Osborne

France and Spain have committed to an upgrade that will keep Airbus’ Tiger relevant until the 2050s. However, Germany has yet to follow.
 
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There are three broad scenarios for Russia’s future and supply chain considerations for the West.
 
 
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