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Experimental plane flies silently, may lead to quiet drones [WATCH]
The craft generates thrust by applying a strong electric field to the air, a process called “ionic wind.”
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Bombardier sticking with regional aircraft, won’t guarantee Q400 jobs in Toronto
Will continue to operate from Downsview for up to three years, with two optional one-year extension periods.
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Bombardier’s G7000 will help it regain top spot among business jet makers: CEO
Company reduced production rate in 2015 for business jets as part of a turnaround plan focused on improving margins.
Pilotless planes on the horizon if public acceptance grows, say experts
Could save the aerospace and airline industry US$35 billion annually, says a recent UBS report.
Feds planning to push back delivery date for new fighter jets: sources
Defence officials don’t expect the first new plane to be delivered for another eight years, around 2026.
Bombardier to supply Airbus’s A320neo engine nacelle program
Will develop and manufacture a new thrust reverser for the Pratt & Whitney powered aircraft.
Airbus deal increasing confidence but no new C Series sales talks: Bombardier
But EgyptAir has announced plans to purchase up to 24 CS300s, the C Series larger version.
Bombardier cuts C Series delivery guidance, announces LOI with European customer
Firm order from unidentified buyer for 31 C Series aircraft and options for an additional 30 jets.
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Slapped with 220% US tariff, Bombardier doubling down CSeries sales to China
US Department of Commerce’s preliminary duty decision raises questions about the future of a key order for Delta Air Lines.
Aircraft maker ATR signs $536M, 20 aircraft deal with Iran
The country of 80 million people is one of the last untapped aviation markets in the world.
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Lockheed Martin invests $10M in Montreal aerospace engineering firm
Part of its ITB obligations related to its 2010 Royal Canadian Airforce CC-130J Super Hercules aircraft contract.
Race is on to develop a flying car for escaping crowded roadways
Entrepreneurs see a vast potential market for “air taxis” and personally owned small aircraft.
Lufthansa, GE invest in Polish aircraft engine plant
Facility will be operational in 2018.
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Bombardier wins $200M orders from Tanzania for three aircraft
Air Tanzania adds a Q400 turboprop and two CS300s to its line-up.
New Zealand man faces US illegal export charges
Accused of violating the Arms Export Control Act: no export licence.
