9/22/2014
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ROLLS-ROYCE STARTS ASSEMBLY OF FIRST HIGHERTHRUST TRENT XWB Rolls-Royce has started assembly of the first higherthrust version of the Trent XWB, the world’s most efficient aero engine flying today, which will exclusively power the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The Trent XWB-
97, a 97,000lb-thrust version of the engine, will run for the first time later this year, with first flight scheduled for the end of 2016 and entry into service in 2017. Read more >
CARBON OFFSETTING PLAN – A TREAT FOR THE INDUSTRY OR A COG IN THE WHEEL? Today global greenhouse gas emissions are 60% higher than they were in 1990. The aviation industry worldwide, though, accounts for only 2% of the amount; however, due to the nature of emissions (or, rather, the altitude), it receives much greater scrutiny than any other sector. As a result, the need to pursue cleaner aviation has become a heated topic which is widely discussed by the public, governments and within the aviation sector itself. Looking at the current situation, it is natural to wonder how the aviation industry may adapt to this seemingly capricious environment of eco-friendliness while remaining the driving force behind economic growth. Read more >
Chinese firm to buy 100 Sukhoi aircraft O-Bay Aircraft has signed a $3.5bn deal with Russia's Sukhoi Civil Aircraft to buy 100 SSJ-100 regional aircraft. According to reports, the privately owned Chinese general aviation firm signed an agreement with Sukhoi on Saturday. Read more >
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