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How useful is an Airbus A321XLR?
By Bjorn Fehrm Subscription Required Introduction June 6, 2019, © Leeham News: There are growing rumors Airbus will launch the extended range A321XLR at the Paris Air Show on June 17th. The aircraft will get more fuel and… Read More
Bjorn’s Corner: Electric aircraft, the first fall on the Hype curve
May 31, 2019, ©. Leeham News: Last week the new Airbus CTO, Grazia Vittadini, said we should not expect electric aircraft anytime soon when presenting at Airbus Innovation days. What is realistic is hybrid developments, not battery-based designs…. Read More
Embraer’s KC-390 nears delivery
May 28, 2019 © Leeham News: Embraer’s KC-390 multi-role tanker transport is nearing delivery of the first aircraft to the launch customer, the Brazilian Air Force. In a briefing in advance of the Paris Air Show at Embraer’s… Read More
Pontifications: Compensation claims against Boeing beginning to ramp up
May 27, 2019, © Leeham News: Airlines are increasingly going public with desires to be compensated by Boeing for the grounding of the 737 MAX. Norwegian Air Shuttle and Spice Jet said shortly after the MAX grounding March… Read More
Bjorn’s Corner: Airbus about Urban Air Mobility: Stop dreaming, Start making
May 24, 2019, ©. Leeham News: “Stop dreaming, Start making” was the angle of Airbus responsible for Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Eduardo Dominguez Puerta, presenting during Airbus Innovation days in Toulouse this week. He also said, over 90%… Read More