Bombardier Aerospace released its 20 year market forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries today. In this report, Bombardier reduced its forecast by 300 aircraft deliveries in the 20 to 149 seat aircraft sector. Bombardier rationalized this decision as it sees the global financial outlook worsening in general during this time period. The forecast also foresees a …
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Jun 08 2012
Reuters news report reveals causes of delays to ARJ21 program in China
A report from Reuters reveals that the ARJ21 aircraft program is being plagued by several issues which are causing the current delays in the program. This report notes that, according to interviews with individuals familiar with the program, that tests over the past two years have identified flaws in the ARJ21’s wings, wiring and computer …
May 30 2012
EVA Air 747F and American Eagle ERJ135 Incident at ORD
A Boeing 747 cargo aircraft clipped the tail of an American Eagle regional jet at Chicago O’Hare on the afternoon of May 30th, 2012. The incident involved an EVA Air Cargo 747 freighter aircraft and an American Eagle Embraer ERJ-135 regional jet. The EVA Air aircraft was identified as being 747-45EF registration B-16481 and the …
May 22 2012
Mitsubishi MRJ100X delivery set for 2017-2018 timeframe
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation announced on May 22, 2012 that the MRJ100X aircraft would be aiming for an in-service date of between 2017 to 2018. Earlier this year, the service date of the 90-seat Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) was pushed into the third quarter of 2015. The 70-seat version of the MRJ is expected to be …