Regional jet is getting more popular and it is expected that the demand will be higher. The short article talks about it. Embraer has raised its forecast for regional jets by 5% to 7,225 deliveries in the 30- to 120-seat sector over the next 20 years. This will nearly double the global fleet to 8,060 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Boeing 787′s launched airline, All Nippon Airways is set to start the operation in the third quarter 2011. The aircraft will be fitted with Rolls Royce trend engine. Another milestone will be set with the work on Trent 1000, the engine designed for the -9 stretched version. Although certificated at a thrust rating of 74,000lb (330kN) in 2007, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The aircraft brakes are the parts that have to absorb all the energy of stopping the aircraft. As the aircraft is getting heavier, the amount of kinetic energy is bigger and these energy have to be converted to heat. Thus the brake can get very hot. To overcome the heat, a special brake fans are […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
CFM 56 engine is doing well for single aisle aircraft. The significant orders come through the Airbus A320neo. A total number of 22,000 of the CFM engines had been delivered until May 2011. It is forecasted that the number will increase to 30,000 by 2020. The Paris Airshow 2011 last week had help to boost […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Indonesian carrier Sriwijaya Air has tentatively agreed to acquire up to 30 Embraer 190 regional jets, a deal disclosed during the Paris air show. Embraer said the agreement – which is “subject to final documentation” – comprised the acquisition of 20 E-190s with purchase rights for another 10. The airframer values the deal at $856 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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