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Wednesday 07 August 2024

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Boeing Questions CFM RISE Open Fan Viability For 737 Successor

Guy Norris

Boeing is questioning the use of CFM International’s RISE open fan engine to power its next-generation single aisle aircraft. Read more.

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U.S. Army Plans Multiple Counter UAS Competitions In 2025

Brian Everstine

Brig. Gen. Frank Lozano, the program executive officer for Missiles and Space, laid out four planned competitions for next year.

Ampaire To Flight Test 100% SAF In Hybrid-Electric Caravan

Graham Warwick

Ampaire is preparing to conduct flight tests of its Eco Caravan, a modified Cessna Grand Caravan retrofitted with a hybrid-electric powertrain, on 100% SAF.

Cathay Reveals Major A330neo Order For Replacement, Growth

Adrian Schofield

Cathay Pacific has selected the Airbus A330-900 to fulfill its mid-size widebody requirement, signing a deal with the manufacturer to order 30 of the aircraft with purchase rights for an additional 30.

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