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Breaking the Airbus-Boeing Lock: Embraer’s Niche Strategy Shakes Up the Skies
Embraer is making impressive inroads against the Airbus-Boeing duopoly by offering more affordable, efficient, and versatile regional jets and business aircraft that address market niches left underserved by the major OEMs. Airbus and Boeing have prioritized large narrowbody and widebody aircraft while Embraer has focused on smaller, cost-effective jets that…

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November 18, 2024
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Honeywell’s AI-Enabled Forge Flight Performance+ Gaining Traction With Customers
Honeywell in the second quarter of 2024 launched Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Aerospace, a cloud-based platform employing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This AI-enhanced software suite is gaining traction with customers, with an order book that’s expected to accelerate in 2025. Honeywell Forge Flight Performance+ is an improved version of Honeywell’s…

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November 18, 2024
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Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion with Synthetic Vision Starts Making Headway in Europe
Cessna Citation CJ3s registered in Europe can now have the advanced capabilities of Collins Aerospace Systems’ Pro Line Fusion avionics, which was recently certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This offering has already seen wider prevalence in the U.S. with about 32 aircraft featuring the upgrade already in…

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November 18, 2024
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Garmin G3000 with Autoland Technology Gets an Upgrade
Garmin in October 2024 introduced the G3000 Prime, its third-generation flight deck and its most advanced to date, with touchscreen primary displays and other features. Garmin’s G3000 avionics suite, integrated with the new Autoland feature, is pioneering fully autonomous emergency landing capabilities. The system, designed for the Daher TBM 940…

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November 18, 2024
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Airbus A321XLR: Navigating Unforeseen Glitches
The Airbus A321XLR was designed to revolutionize the aviation industry, promising to bridge the gap between narrowbody and widebody markets with enhanced range, cost efficiency, and versatility. However, as with any groundbreaking technology, the aircraft’s rollout has encountered several unexpected hurdles. Airbus is currently working to resolve these issues. Regardless,…

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November 18, 2024
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The Trent 1000-D/01A Engine: Still Bedeviled by Headwinds
The Trent 1000-D/01A engine, developed by Rolls-Royce, is a high-bypass turbofan engine tailored for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner series. Introduced in 2007, this model offers advanced fuel efficiency, lower noise levels, and a longer operational range. However, the Trent 1000-D/01A has faced notable technical setbacks that have hurt its reputation…

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November 18, 2024
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China’s Economic Turbulence and Rising Aircraft Demand: Winners, Losers, and the Future of COMAC
As China faces an economic slowdown, new trends are emerging in the country’s aviation industry, reshaping demand patterns for aircraft models and sparking interest from global and domestic manufacturers. China’s aircraft market, which has long been a major source of growth for international OEMs like Boeing and Airbus, is seeing…

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November 18, 2024
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Airlines Slash CO2 Emissions Per Seat by Up to 10% Since 2019
Aviation research firm IBA recently reported a substantial drop in CO2 emissions per Available Seat Kilometre (ASK) in the years since the pandemic, showcasing the industry’s strides in fuel efficiency. Between 2019 and 2024, the average CO2 per ASK saw reductions ranging from 4.1% to 10.1%, driven by airlines phasing…

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November 18, 2024
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