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This Year's Farnborough Airshow: Subdued and Lackluster
Airbus scored the biggest coup with its A320neo. The Farnborough (UK) International Airshow, held July 22 to July 26, lacked the vibrancy and turnout seen in previous years and even at the Paris Airshow in June 2023. The Farnborough event reported about 75,000 attendees, 1,262 exhibitors, 27 international pavilions, and…

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August 12, 2024
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Boeing Regulatory Challenges Bedevil The Global Supply Chain
Boeing named a new CEO on July 31 after reporting a core operating loss of $1.4 billion in the second quarter, more than triple the loss from a year ago amid a widening safety scandal that has hurt company sales and margins. Boeing announced Robert “Kelly” Ortberg, former CEO of…

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August 12, 2024
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A320neo's Rise in Popularity Boosts The LEAP-1A26
The A320neo brings minimum change with maximum benefit through the availability of two advanced engine choices: Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW1100G-JM geared turbofan (GTF), and CFM International’s LEAP-1A26. The latter engine, in particular, has enjoyed a notable rise in values and lease rates (see chart). Central to the A320neo’s appeal…

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August 12, 2024
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The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000: Current Challenges and Future Prospects
The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000, a high-bypass turbofan engine developed to power the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has been under intense scrutiny due to its ongoing reliability issues. Despite its technological advancements, the engine has faced significant operational disruptions that have impacted airlines globally. The Trent 1000 engine was designed to be…

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August 12, 2024
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Resurgence of Widebody Aircraft Lifts Their Values and Lease Rates
In recent years, the aviation industry has experienced a significant transformation, with widebody aircraft emerging as a focal point of growth and increased interest. As international travel rebounds and the global economic recovery continues, the demand for widebody aircraft has surged, leading to a notable increase in both their values…

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August 12, 2024
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The Saab 2000 Faces an Uncertain Future
The Saab 2000 is a high-performance regional aircraft that emerged in the 1990s as a successor to the Saab 340. Designed and produced by Saab, a Swedish aerospace and defense company, the Saab 2000 has established itself in the niche of high-speed turboprop regional aviation. However, the latest data suggest…

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August 12, 2024
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