The GTF engine, with its revolutionary geared fan technology, powers the Airbus A220, the Airbus A320neo family and Embraer E190-E2. The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) and Irkut MC-21 are currently undergoing flight testing. The GTF engine also incorporates advances in aerodynamics, lightweight ...
Jessica Traynor earned the honour of becoming the youngest female captain in Air Canada’s 83-year history, working her way into the lead seat aboard the Airbus A320. It was a dream of hers to become a pilot after being exposed to the industry at a young age through her father, Randy ...
Airbus The UK was among the founding nations of Airbus Industrie in the mid-1960s, along with France and Germany, with their first product – the A300 – having entered service in 1974. The UK remained a full member of Airbus until BAE Systems sold its stake in the European commerci...
Airbus A220 series Global When Bombardier designed the CSeries – which was renamed the a220 after Airbus took a majority stake in the programme – it set out to redefine what a regional jet should be and accomplished that in every respect. The small Airbus is not only convenient for passenge...
Airbus Helicopters Despite teething problems almost too numerous to mention (engines, corrosion, windscreen cracking, to name but three), and a name that already reeks of obsolescence, the NH Industries NH90 military rotorcraft remains a market leader thanks to being the very first production...
The bonanza is about twice what analysts and Airbus predicted a year ago when it unveiled a more fuel-efficient version of its bestselling jet, but worries about fuel prices have sent airlines scrambling for the A320neo. Boeing will certainly make up some ground as it offers more details on...