Aircraft & Engines

Rolls-Royce revealed plans to develop key aero-engine technologies at its Dahlewitz site in Germany. This follows the ground-breaking in March of a new test-bed for power gearboxes, which will support the development of the next generation of aero-engine designs. Research in Dahlewitz will create technologies delivering lower weight, lower cost, lower fuel consumption and higher

Boeing celebrated a milestone achievement on the 737 MAX program, surpassing the 2000th order for the super-efficient single-aisle airplane. With the addition of 30 orders from unidentified customers this week, the 737 MAX now has a total of 2,010 orders from 39 customers worldwide, valued at $209bn at list prices. The 737 MAX also has

According to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF) in the next 20 years (2013-2032), the traffic to and from Germany is set to grow at 3.5% per annum (global average 4.7%), driving a need for 1,821 aircraft to address the country’s rising international and domestic air travel requirements. The fleet of aircraft serving Germany will

Rolls-Royce BR725 engines will power Gulfstream’s new ultra-long-range business jet – the G650ER, announced at the EBACE airshow in Geneva, Switzerland. The aircraft, which will enter service in 2015, offers a unique range of 7,500 nautical miles at Mach 0.85 and 6,400 nm/11,853 km at Mach 0.90. “The BR725 incorporates technology from the market-leading Trent

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the new G650ER, an ultra-long-range aircraft that can travel 7,500 nautical miles/13,890 kilometers at Mach 0.85 and 6,400 nm/11,853 km at Mach 0.90. This represents an increase of up to 500 nm/926 km over the range of the G650, which entered service in 2012. “The G650ER provides our customers with greater mission

Boeing delivered the first 787 Dreamliner to Air Canada, the first airline in Canada to fly the Dreamliner. The airplane, the first of Air Canada’s 37 787s on order for delivery through 2019, departed Paine Field in Everett, Wash. on May 18th, on its delivery flight to Toronto.

Embraer Executive Jets reported that the Phenom 300 has received certification from EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) for steep-approach operation, which enables increased descent angles of up to 5.5 degrees. “This certification enhances the Phenom 300’s operational flexibility,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, President and CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “Our European customers will be particularly pleased

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced delivery of a leased Boeing 767-300ERF freighter aircraft to All Nippon Airways (ANA Cargo). ANA Cargo will use the wide-body freighter to expand its cargo operations. ANA Cargo’s fleet of seven Boeing 767-300ERF and three Boeing 767-300F freighters operate on 18 international and six domestic routes.

The CF34 engine captured more than 470 orders last year as airlines revitalized their regional jet fleets. The rising order book is also boosting production rates for the engine. CF34 production rates will grow from more than 330 engines in 2013 to close to 400 engines in 2014 and more than 475 engines by 2016.

Rolls-Royce dispatched the first production Trent XWB that will power the Airbus A350 XWB’s entry into commercial service with Qatar Airways later this year. The Trent XWB, the most efficient aero engine and specifically designed for the A350 XWB, is the fastest-selling civil large engine ever, with more than 1,600 already sold to 40 customers.