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Airbus’s ongoing dispute with Qatar Airways has it worried about the impact on the company’s image as the court cases related to the A350s carry on. The plane maker has been at odds with the Middle Eastern carrier regarding the paint degradation issues of the A350 aircraft. And in its latest financial statement, Airbus warned its investors about the potential impact the dispute could have on its balance sheet.
The Boeing 797 or the Boeing NMA (New midsize aircraft) is concept aircraft proposed by Boeing to compete with the A321 and as a replacement for the B757. Before we dive into Delta and the upcoming Boeing 797, let’s first discuss the history of the Delta fleet. Until recently, the airline was a staunch supporter of American-built aircraft. Until the merger of Delta and Northwest in 2008, the carrier only operated Boeing and Douglas aircraft, with the exception of a brief period in which it operated the Airbus A310. This marked a significant shift in the relationship between Delta and…
Source: Boom supersonic Boom Overture is an up-and-coming supersonic aircraft that is in development, it is the first aircraft to reach this far into development out of many historical attempts to replace the legendary Concorde which is the fastest commercial aircraft to date.The manufacturer of the supersonic aircraft declared in a statement that “Rolls Royce’s” planned engine design and legacy business model is not the best option.” Boom Supersonic and Rolls-Royce are no longer working together. Boom Supersonic said it will drop the British manufacturer from its supplier list and will seek out a new provider for an engine for…