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Post by andypspotter on May 12, 2016 21:18:57 GMT
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Post by andypspotter on May 12, 2016 21:37:57 GMT
Hybrid Air Vehicles in race to debut Airlander at Farnborough:
The biggest aircraft to grace the skies over Farnborough will make its show debut in July if Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) can meet its target of putting its Airlander 10 airship through more than around 20h of flight testing in the next six weeks or so.
UK start-up HAV – which originally developed the 92m (302ft)-long type in partnership with Northrop Grumman for a defunct US Army programme – is repositioning the Airlander 10 as an aircraft suitable for carrying sightseers, surveillance equipment or specialist cargo, and hopes to fly it “within weeks”.
To have it ready for a high-profile flyover during Farnborough show week, Bedford-based HAV will have to complete “phase one” of its test programme – involving six 3h sorties within a 15nm radius of its Cardington base, flying visual flight rules and at a ceiling of 4,000ft – and have moved onto a second more ambitious stage, says Chris Daniels, head of partnerships and communications.
That second stage, requirements of which have also been agreed with the European Aviation Safety Agency, will entail flying up to a total of 80h at a ceiling of 10,000ft and within a radius of 75nm, enough to reach Farnborough. The plan would be to overfly the air show; HAV does not have the infrastructure to land the aircraft other than at its home base.
A Farnborough appearance for the aircraft – which is bigger than an Airbus A380 – would provide a huge marketing coup for the show organisers and the project’s backers, who include rock singer Bruce Dickinson, of Iron Maiden. The company, founded by late aircraft visionary Roger Munk, retained the patent to the Airlander design when the US military programme was cancelled.
“Clearly we want to be there and Farnborough [wants] us to be there,” says Daniels, speaking to Flightglobal at an air show media launch for the show, on 11 May. However, he cautions: “We have to be 100% sure it is safe for us to do so.”
HAV plans around 200h flight testing on its single prototype this year before designing a production version of the aircraft to be ready to deliver in 2018. That iteration is likely to incorporate a repositioned 19-seat passenger cabin, also capable of carrying a 10t payload of cargo or camera equipment, as well as an integrated mooring mast, enabling the Airlander to land without on-ground support. It would also be able to descend onto water.
Thanks to UK and European Union grants – and because the US military funded the bulk of the development before cancelling the long-endurance, multi-endurance vehicle programme in 2013 and returning the prototype to HAV – UK owners have only invested £15m ($22 million) into the programme. With a £25 million price tag, the company needs to sell only two aircraft for them to recoup their investment, says Daniels.
However, the long-term ambition remains a 50t-payload Airlander 50, an aircraft capable of carrying sufficient cargo to make it viable for cargo operators looking to transport equipment to areas inaccessible by road or sea.
The 119m-long airship would have a range of 3,500km and be able to carry six standard shipping containers. “Fifty tonnes is the sweet spot for cargo operators,” says Daniels. “That would open up a whole new market for us.”
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Post by adola68 on May 17, 2016 7:13:45 GMT
Someone on UKAR has noticed that FIA have announced that unlike previous shows they will be giving the times of validation flights in advance on Facebook and Twitter to warn residents about possible noise. www.farnborough.com/public/Content/Local-Residents
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Post by andypspotter on May 17, 2016 12:34:16 GMT
Having seen the mangled wreck, I cannot believe they still intend to get the Spirit of Artemis fixed and to Farnborough in time for the airshow... www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36310360Biplane adventurer Tracey Curtis-Taylor crashes in Arizona desert A British adventurer flying a vintage biplane across the US has crashed in the Arizona desert. Tracey Curtis-Taylor, 54, was flying a classic airmail route from Seattle to Boston when her 1942 Boeing Stearman aircraft got into difficulties. She was unhurt but her Spirit of Artemis plane was badly damaged when it lost power between Winslow and Phoenix. In January, the self-styled "Bird in a Biplane" flew 14,600 nautical miles from the UK to Australia. Tracey Curtis-Taylor with her 1942 Boeing Stearman Spirit of Artemis aircraft in ArizonaImage copyrightTRACEY She passed over 23 countries and made some 50 refuelling stops as she retraced pioneer Amy Johnson's 1930 flight. Ms Curtis-Taylor's latest challenge was to fly the 4,700-nautical mile transcontinental airmail route from Seattle to Boston between 29 April and 30 May. "I am stricken to announce that my flight across the USA has been cut short following a crash in the Arizona desert," she wrote on her Facebook page. "Firstly, I am fine and unharmed, as is Ewald Gritsch who was with me. I would like to thank everyone for their best wishes and support." Ms Curtis-Taylor was attempting to retrace the transcontinental route used by airmail pilots She said her plane suffered a partial loss of power at a height of about 15m (50 ft) after take off. 'Plane cartwheeled' "The Spirit of Artemis then started to sink, but thankfully there was open desert to the south. I did a gentle left turn and then levelled off. "It hit the ground and rolled forward about 20ft feet but then the right wheel struck a dense sage root mound which tore off the right landing gear and threw the plane on to its left wing. "It then cartwheeled tail over the nose in a cloud of sand and dust. "I am devastated by all of this and profoundly sorry that I won't be able to finish the flight, at least not this year." It is hoped the biplane will be ready for the Farnborough Air Show in Hampshire in July, as planned, after under going repairs. In 2013, she flew from Cape Town to Goodwood in West Sussex. The transcontinental trip was part of Ms Curtis-Taylor's bid to circumnavigation of the world
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Post by andypspotter on Jun 8, 2016 23:03:58 GMT
This year's Farnborough air show could be a vintage one for the new generation of airliners. With almost all the new and re-engined single-aisles potentially on display, show attendees will get a unique opportunity to see – and hear – all the rivals up close.
As flight trials of Boeing’s CFM International Leap-1B-powered 737 Max gathers momentum in Seattle, Boeing is evaluating whether it could spare a test aircraft for the air show. Four aircraft are now in flight-test and sources indicate that the aim is for a 737 Max 8 to attend Farnborough.
Officially, Boeing is yet to confirm which aircraft types it will bring to the show, but may be able to give some guidance next week. When asked on his recent podcast about the likelihood of the 737 Max attending, Randy Tinseth – vice-president for marketing at Boeing Commercial Airplanes – said: "I guess you'll just have to wait to see."
Embraer is hopeful that early flight-testing of the Pratt & Whitney PW1900G-powered E-Jet E2 will go smoothly enough to allow the development aircraft time to be spared for its Farnborough debut.
"I'd love to have the aircraft fly at Farnborough," says John Slattery, Embraer's chief commercial officer for its commercial aviation arm. The company aims to confirm the E190-E2's attendance at the end of June.
After its air-show debut at ILA in Berlin earlier this month, Airbus is considering bringing its A320neo to Farnborough. Officially, the company is yet to declare its plans for the show, but sources indicate the re-engined twinjet could put in appearance during the week. Whether Airbus decides to bring a P&W-powered version or the CFM International-equipped variant remains to be seen.
Show organisers Farnborough International are expecting the PW1500G-powered Bombardier CSeries will be there – although the twinjet is becoming a bit of a regular on the air show scene having debuted at last year's Paris event and subsequently appeared in Dubai and Singapore.
All that leaves of the new breed is the PW1200G-powered Mitsubishi MRJ. Two aircraft are now in flight-test, but with the programme schedule playing catch up after several delays, the Japanese company cannot spare an MRJ for the show.
"We are currently focusing on expediting our flight-test programme, including bringing test aircraft to Moses Lake, WA to accelerate our development schedule," says Mitsubishi. "We are planning to begin the ferry flight to the USA at the end of July at the earliest."
However, Mitsubishi adds that it hopes to be able to bring the MRJ to next year's Paris air show.
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Post by adola68 on Jun 15, 2016 15:32:26 GMT
The Air Traffic Control instructions for FIA 2016 are now published. Find them here: www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php%3Foption=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=11&Itemid=18.htmlRadio Frequencies given are: ANNEX A – FREQUENCIES TO BE USED DURING FARNBOROUGH 2016 Radio Telephony Service MHz VHF Farnborough Director 130.050 Farnborough Approach 134.350 Farnborough Radar (Helicopter Arrivals and Departures) 122.500 Farnborough Tower 135.175 Farnborough Ground (GMC) 124.550 Farnborough ATIS 128.400 Fairoaks Information 123.425 Blackbushe Information 122.300 Odiham Approach 131.300 Odiham Talkdown (PAR) 123.300 Odiham Tower 119.225 TAG Operations 130.625 Heathrow Radar 125.625 Emergency 121.500
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Post by rob on Jun 15, 2016 17:44:11 GMT
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Post by andypspotter on Jun 19, 2016 21:03:38 GMT
For the first time in living memory, next month’s Farnborough air show will not be able to call on the awe-inspiring aerobatic skills of the pride of the Royal Air Force: the Red Arrows. A shining icon of the UK’s aerospace prowess, the team will be performing only a number of flypasts with types like the debutant F-35.
The RAF says its decision stems from an assessment of what is “safe, sensible and appropriate” above a heavily developed town and a large crowd.
In truth, this is an early example of the restrictions that will become widespread following the crash of a vintage Hawker Hunter during last year’s Shoreham air show. Eleven people died when the jet came down on a public road adjacent to the site.
Social media was swiftly alive with commentators quick as a Hawk in condemning the decision as a knee-jerk reaction prompted by a now over-cautious Civil Aviation Authority. These are the UK’s best pilots.
But bear in mind that service-maintained aerobatic display teams have accidents too. Count the Reds’ two fatal incidents of 2011; one immediately after a display routine. Within the last several weeks, add aircraft lost by Russian, Swiss and US teams to an already long list.
It’s a shame that the Red Arrows will have a lower-key role at this year’s show. But cheer their flypasts. And be sure to catch them at any of their almost 100 displays this year, where they can still be the best.
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Post by andypspotter on Jun 27, 2016 20:38:35 GMT
Although not everyone has revealed their cards yet, with two weeks or so to go, this year’s Farnborough air show looks like being one of the most exciting in years for significant aircraft appearances. Both re-engined single-aisle contenders – the Airbus A320neo and the Boeing 737 Max – could be eyeing each other up on the static, along with at least one of the two Bombardier CSeries variants and the Embraer E190-E2, the first a family of three re-powered regional jets from the Brazilian airframer.
On the military side, the undoubted hero will be the Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter in both F-35A and F-35B variants. A pull-out in 2014, the type will be making its debut outside the USA 18 months before the UK’s first F-35B unit – 617 Sqn – is due to be stood up. Also set to appear for the first time is the Embraer KC-390. With two examples in flight test – but the country’s political turmoil casting a shadow over the programme at home – Embraer will be keen to showcase the airlifter to potential overseas customers.
Despite a degree of scepticism about what air shows are actually for these days, the sight of major new types performing aerial manoeuvres or touching down on the runway always attracts the crowds, including professional aerospace types. Who can forget the chalets and halls emptying at Paris 2006 as attendees flocked to watch the all-new Airbus A380’s near-silent choreography in the sky, the enormous interest in the Boeing 787’s debut at Farnborough 2010, or the CSeries at last year’s Le Bourget?
Although virtually identical to their predecessors in shape, head-to-head appearances by both the Neo and the Max would be tremendously significant as Airbus and Boeing battle for dominance with the next generation of narrowbodies, and look to ramp up production to 60 aircraft a month, or possibly more. Boeing is understood to be planning to release one of its four Leap-1B-powered aircraft from a flight test programme that has been gathering momentum in Seattle for the past few months.
The A320neo actually made its first – albeit brief – air show appearance at ILA in Berlin in early June, and Airbus is believed to be looking at repeating the exercise at Farnborough. The Neo at ILA was a Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered Lufthansa-operated example, but with the CFM International Leap now also validated for the twinjet and deliveries of PW1100Gs significantly slowed due to technical hitches, Airbus could have the option of launching its new A320 with the alternative engine.
The PW1500G-powered Bombardier CSeries is quickly becoming an air show veteran. The all-new narrowbody is set to make its fourth appearance after Paris, Dubai and Singapore. The CS100’s imminent entry into service with Swiss in July, followed by the larger CS300 with Air Baltic in the fourth quarter – coupled with a breakthrough Delta Air Lines order earlier this year – will inject some confidence into a programme that a year ago in Le Bourget still looked fragile.
Long-term rival Embraer has had no such problems when it comes to its new aircraft, having flown its E190-E2 for the first time four months ahead of schedule on 24 May. However, despite being at the start of the flight test programme, Embraer is hopeful testing has gone smoothly enough to allow it to spare the PW1900G-powered development aircraft for its Farnborough debut. As with Bombardier, an appearance will do the type’s sales prospects no harm, with Embraer already having notched up almost 270 orders.
Rival Mitsubishi is further along in its flight test campaign with its PW1200G-powered MRJ, having flown its first aircraft late last year and a second example in May. But it has chosen to focus on its 2,500h flight test programme, with Paris 2017 the favourite for that type’s air show debut. Comac is also believed to have considered but ruled out taking the other “new” regional jet, the ARJ21, to Farnborough. The Chinese manufacturer is at the end of a decade and a half development and certification process, with the type’s entry into service imminent.
An outside chance for a crowd-pleasing flyover is the giant Airlander airship – the largest aircraft in existence. However, this hangs on UK developer Hybrid Air Vehicles being able to put into place a flight test schedule in time. “We’ve always stated with FIA that if we can fly safely, and if we get the required clearances then we’ll aim to fly there. That still stands, although it is fair to say the likelihood of us getting those clearances is reducing,” the Bedford-based company said on 17 June.
Other types expected to be at the show include the Airbus A350-900 – which made its debut at Farnborough two years ago in hybrid Qatar and Airbus colours – and the Antonov An-178 freighter, which flew for the first time just over a year ago. The show, which kicks off on 11 July, will also be a stage for Boeing’s centenary celebrations. The US manufacturer traces its history to modest beginnings in 1916. The return to Earth of British astronaut Tim Peake will also provide a focus for the Space Zone, 25% bigger than in 2014.
Of course, aircraft on display are only part of the appeal of Farnborough. The bulk of exhibitors at the show are small and medium-sized companies, deep down the service chain, who use the event to network with existing customers and suppliers, as well as tracking down new ones. The organisers are promising “the most international Farnborough yet”, with 22 nations hosting pavilions, including China, which is doubling its presence from 2014. In addition, Farnborough anticipates delegations from more than 50 countries.
The end of this year’s public weekend will mark the start of the biggest infrastructure project Farnborough has carried out. The show has been steadily adding permanent buildings in recent years, with the Five exhibition centre and year-round Row A chalets. Work will begin this summer on the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, a new events venue that will replace the current, temporary hall one structure. The centre will open in time for the next show in July 2018.
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Post by andypspotter on Jun 29, 2016 18:51:08 GMT
A Boeing 737 Max 8 test aircraft will appear at the Farnborough airshow and perform in the flying display, marking the re-engined type’s debut at a public event.
The CFM International Leap-1B-powered 737 Max 8 will join an All Nippon Airways 787-9 equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines in the flying display at Farnborough.
The 737 Max 8 will participate in flying displays from 11-14 July, while the 787-9 will appear from 11-13 July.
Amidst reports of potential deal signings by AirBridgeCargo, Boeing Commercial Airplanes also will display a Volga-Dnepr 747-8 Freighter in the static area from 11-13 July.
The first 737 Max 8 flew for the first time on 29 January. Attending the Farnborough air show will be the fourth flying test aircraft, which includes Southwest Airlines seats in the interior. Boeing expects to complete certification in the second quarter of 2017 and deliver the first aircraft to Southwest Airlines next July.
In addition to the re-engined model, Boeing also will display the US Navy P-8A Poseidon, a submarine bomber based on the airframe of the 737-800.
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Post by andypspotter on Jun 29, 2016 19:57:20 GMT
Business aviation has become an integral part of the Farnborough air show fabric since the introduction in 2004 of a business aircraft park – affectionately known as the BAP. This purpose-built arena features a dedicated aircraft static display along with exhibitor chalets for entertaining VIP guests during the seven-day event. “The BAP is an area devoted to business aircraft manufacturers, their products and services,” says Amanda Stainer, commercial director for show organiser, Farnborough International (FAL). “It is now an integral part of the event and contributes significantly to the billions of dollars of business that is achieved during the trade week.” This wasn't always the case. Sixteen years ago, Farnborough witnessed a mass exodus of traditional business aircraft manufacturers to Europe’s new business aviation trade show EBACE, held annually in Geneva in May. “It was a wake-up call,” says Stainer. “EBACE was a huge draw for this industry, and still is.” Business aviation was considered by many industry players a minor component of the Farnborough air show in 2000, Stainer admits. EBACE, with its focus solely on this market sector, was an ideal venue to woo its target audience – and with money tight, many could no longer afford to exhibit at both events. “In order to bring people back, we had to listen and adapt,” says Stainer. “Not only did we create purpose-built area for this sector, but we have given our customers the flexibility to exhibit for three days – in keeping with traditional business aviation shows.”
The gamble has paid off. Leading business aircraft players returned to Farnborough in 2004 and the static park has consistently played host to an impressive line-up of business aircraft. This year that tally will be in excess of 30 jets, turboprops and piston types from across the manufacturing spectrum, including big hitters and Farnborough regulars Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream and Piaggio.
A number of aircraft will also be making their Farnborough debut. These include Honda Aircraft’s new HondaJet. The light twin – which received European type certification on 23 May – is owned by Honda’s northern European distributor, Marshall Aerospace. The UK company took delivery of the six-seat aircraft at EBACE.
Embraer will showcase its Legacy 500 business jet for the first time at Farnborough. The midsize type’s appearance on the static is heralded by the Brazilian airframer as a “highlight of Embraer massive institutional presence” at the show. The Legacy 500 will be the only business jet from the Embraer stable on display, where it will be joined by a yet-to-be-decided line-up of commercial military aircraft, says the company. “The Legacy 500 debut at Farnborough is related to the potential market demand in the region,” says Embraer. “Europe has the world’s second-largest concentration of business jets and [the] UK is one of the most important markets in this region.”
Diamond will also show off its flagship piston-twin, the DA62, alongside the new DA42MPP (multi-purpose platform) and DART 450. The two-seat trainer is taking a break from its flight-test campaign to make its “world premiere”, says Diamond. “This is the first time the aircraft will be presented to the public on static and in flight.”
Also making its Farnborough debut is the Gulfstream G650ER. The ultra-long-range twin will appear alongside two stablemates – the super-midsize G280 and the large-cabin G450. “Farnborough has become a really important event in the Gulfstream calendar,” says Trevor Esling, Gulfstream’s regional vice-president of international sales, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “We were overwhelmed by the number of visitors we had at the 2014 event. Indications are that we will be busy again this year, so we have increased the size of our chalet to cater for the numbers.”
Esling attributes Farnborough’s popularity to its “huge” international appeal. “Traditional business aviation shows like EBACE attract the kind of people we typically sell to – high net worth individuals, companies, for example. But Farnborough attracts the government delegations, which make up a small but important part of our customer base.”
He says 8% of Gulfstream’s global fleet of 2,500 aircraft are in service in government/special missions roles. This covers 38 countries – including all the states in the Middle East.
Esling says Farnborough is also an opportunity for Gulfstream to meet up with those customers who cannot, or do not, attend EBACE. “It only takes one customer to come through the door to make the substantial cost of exhibiting at Farnborough worthwhile,” says Esling.
Like Embraer, Esling believes the dominance of the UK is a major factor of the show’s appeal. “It is home to a vast number of businesses and many wealthy people have a base in London,” Esling says. More than 50 Gulfstream types are also based in the country where the Savannah, Georgia-headquartered airframer has a service centre and a sales office.
“There is a lot of excitement and chatter around the new G500 and G600 which will be conversation pieces at Farnborough,” he adds. The large-cabin, long-range business jets are in development and scheduled for certification in late 2017 and 2019 respectively.
FAL’s Stainer says over 70% of its visitors are international. “This event is more international than any other [aviation] show,” she says. Commercial and military delegations from over 40 countries – including Turkey, China, South Africa and Bahrain – are attending the gathering and looking for procurement opportunities. “There is particularly strong interest in business aviation,” she adds.
While the show’s numerous international delegations are a draw for business aircraft manufacturers and suppliers, the airfield, situated around 65km southwest of central London, is also a major attraction for VIP visitors who choose to fly into the event.
The TAG Aviation-owned executive airport – on the other side of the runway – is a symbol of London’s status as Europe’s centre of business aviation. The former military facility was taken over by TAG in 2003 and extensively rebuilt three years later with an iconic hangar and terminal building. The latter recently underwent a £1 million ($1.5 million) overhaul with new dedicated passenger and crew lounges, and a separate “fast track” entrance for customers to the airfield, which TAG will be promoting at the show.
With annual aircraft movements totalling 25,000 and rising, TAG Farnborough chief executive Brandon O’Reilly describes the facility as “the only bespoke business aviation airport in the UK, designed specifically for VIPs and business travellers”.
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Post by andypspotter on Jun 29, 2016 22:10:29 GMT
Embraer is to give its developmental KC-390 tanker/transport an international debut at the Farnborough air show, ahead of a multi-national promotional tour for the jet-powered type.
One of two flight-test examples will make the journey across the Atlantic, initially arriving on 4 July at the Alverca site of OGMA, the Portuguese aerostructures supplier which is 65% owned by Embraer. The company builds parts, including the main fuselage, for the programme. The aircraft will then transfer to the UK show around two days later, Embraer says.
During its stay in Portugal, the International Aero Engines V2500-powered type will be demonstrated to the Portuguese air force, which has signed a letter of intent (LoI) to acquire six examples. These are expected replace its Lockheed Martin C-130Hs, which are due to be retired in around 2018.
However, Portugal – which is a strategic partner in the KC-390 programme – has yet to sign a firm contract for the airlifters, and its socialist government has shown little urgency to firm up its tentative commitment.
So far Brazil, with a deal for 28 units, is the only confirmed customer for the KC-390. However, a number of other nations have signed LoIs covering an additional 32 examples. Embraer is confident these will be converted into firm orders, although it offers no timeframe.
"It would make no sense to give you a forecast, but I can only say to you that we are very positive," said Jackson Schneider, chief executive of Embraer's defence division, at a 28 June pre-Farnborough briefing in Évora, Portugal.
"I think the presentation at Farnborough will create a new momentum," he adds.
Aside from Portugal, the demonstration tour will take in the Czech Republic, the programme's other European partner, with a LoI for two aircraft. The KC-390 will also visit a number of other prospective customer nations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, says Schneider.
A second prototype joined the programme in May, and so far the two flight-test articles have accumulated around 320h. "We are hitting all the goals that we set out at the beginning of the process," Schneider says.
Recent test points covered have included in-flight opening of the ramp and cargo door, and paratroop and cargo air drop trials.
In addition, high- and low-speed extension of the hose and drogue refuelling system has been performed. Refuelling trials are due to take place in the second half of 2016, says Schneider.
Other evaluations this year will include crosswind trials to be held in Chile, another tentative customer for the type.
Certification and initial operating capability are scheduled for the second half of 2017, ahead of first delivery to the Brazilian air force in 2018. Embraer is "on target" to meet this revised deadline, he says.
Initial components – wing skins and the horizontal and vertical stabilisers – for the first customer aircraft are in production at Embraer's Évora factory, and are due for delivery to the Gaviao Peixoto final assembly line in September or October.
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Post by andypspotter on Jun 29, 2016 22:17:41 GMT
Embraer is hopeful of giving a Farnborough air show debut to its E190-E2, despite previous indications to the contrary.
Since the maiden sortie of the re-engined, re-winged E-Jet on 23 May, around 37h has been accumulated in test flights.
However, it needs to have completed around 50-60h before attempting the transatlantic crossing from Brazil to the UK, says Luis Carlos Affonso, chief operations officer at Embraer Commercial Aviation.
He adds: "The testing is going very well. If we continue to have these good results, we will take it to Farnborough."
The prototype has already performed wet-runway brake efficiency trials, he says, is in preparation for arrival in the UK.
"Because it rains a lot in England we have decided to do these wet runway tests," he jokes.
Embraer had as late as February this year ruled out an appearance at the UK show.
It has so far taken in 267 firm orders for E2-family aircraft, a figure that has remained largely unchanged over the past 12 months.
However, Affonso is untroubled by the static backlog and believes more orders will come as flight-test data and performance characteristics become clear.
"We have more firm orders for the E2 than we had on the E1 during the same period," he notes.
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Post by BAOpsMan on Jul 2, 2016 18:57:27 GMT
First arrivals: F/A-18F 168930 F/A-18E 169119 DC-10-40 N974VV
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2016 20:54:34 GMT
First time we've had an F/A-18E at Farnborough, I believe; it's been a pair of -18Fs every show since 2000!
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