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Aviation Partners Boeing: next step–scimitar for 757, 767
Subscription Required Introduction April 14, 2015: Several airlines operate the Boeing 757 across the Atlantic on “thin” routes but sometimes have to do refueling tech stops when high westerly winds occur. The 757s are aging, with engine maintenance,… Read More
Boeing MOM airliner; market coverage
By Bjorn Fehrm Subscription required. Introduction 12 April, 2015: In our study of the options for Boeing’s market study called Middle of the Market (MOM), we could conclude that the most likely aircraft to cover their 200-250 seat… Read More
Pratt & Whitney looks to MOM and beyond-Part 1
Subscription Required. Introduction April 2, 2015, c. Leeham Co.: Even as Pratt & Whitney prepares for the entry-into-service of its new Alan Epstein, vice president of technology and environment, Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbo Fan engine on the… Read More
Pratt & Whitney: material considerations in next generation of engines
April 1, 2015: Panel discussion on Manufacturing and Product Technology at the Pratt & Whitney Media Days. Ed Colvin (EC), VP, New Product Development and Introduction, Alcoa Lynn Gambrill (LG), PW Chief Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering and Global Services…. Read More
Pratt & Whitney at inflection point
April 1, 2015: We’re at the Pratt & Whitney Media Days today and tomorrow. We’ll be posting running information in our usual format of paraphrased synopses for such events. This is PW’s 90th year. Panel Discussion: “Big Data”… Read More