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Boeing Market Projections Remain Positive Despite New Year Challenges

Analysts still maintain a positive outlook for the company.

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The Top 5 Private Jet Manufacturers By Market Share In The USA

These companies hold over 80% of the combined US market share in 2023.

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What Is The RPM Of An Aircraft Engine?

Different kinds of engines will spin at drastically different speeds.

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Airbus Vs Boeing: Who Won 2023?

The two manufacturers delivered over 1,000 aircraft combined this year.

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Manufacturing Powerhouses Embraer & Toyota Expand Partnership To Boost Efficiency

Somewhere in the world, an Embraer aircraft takes over every ten seconds.

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5 Major Differences Between Airbus And Boeing

What are the main differences between the world's most renowned aircraft manufacturers?

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Europe's Manufacturing Juggernaut: Who Owns Airbus?

The conglomerate has a variety of different shareholders.

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1960s Twinjet: The Story Of The BAC 1-11

The BAC 1-11 was a short-haul aircraft manufactured in the United Kingdom and in Romania.

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Spirit Aerosystems Continues To Face Financial Hardship

The company will look to recover next year.

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What Are Aircraft Weight Variants & How Can They Help Operators Manage Airport Fees?

Airlines can alter their aircraft's weight variants to match their current load factors and reduce airport fees.

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How Manufacturers Benefit From Offering Multiple Variants Of A Given Aircraft Type

Reusability of resources, training, certification, and fleet support are some benefits of multiple variant offerings.

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The FAA Wants New Airliners To Have 2 Cockpit Barriers

The FAA will require all new aircraft built after mid-2025 to feature a second barrier to the cockpit door to enhance pilots' security.

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De Havilland Canada Enters New Partnership With Fokker Services

The agreement between the Canadian aircraft manufacturer and the global aerospace services provider has been extended for a further five years.

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Why Did Convair Build The CV-240 Airliner?

The Convair CV-240 first took to the skies 76 years ago, but what led to the commercially successful aircraft being designed and built?

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The Importance Of Supplier Selection & Collaboration For Aircraft Manufacturers

From the smallest rivets to structural assemblies, manufacturers rely on suppliers.

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What Are The Key Steps In An Airliner's Concept Development?

The airliner’s concept development includes multiple design iterations using computer software and wind tunnel testing.

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How Are Aircraft Maintenance Programs Designed & Approved?

A maintenance program must be certified at the time of aircraft’s airworthiness certification.

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How & Why Did On-Condition Aircraft Maintenance Begin?

On-condition maintenance of aircraft minimizes downtime and cost.

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