May 31, 2016
Boeing is reportedly studying the potential to use the larger CFM LEAP-1A engine on a stretched version of the 737 MAX, as an option to counter Airbus' dominance in this sector of the 737/A321 market. The LEAP-1A engine is used on the Airbus A320 NEO family of aircraft, and features a larger, 78-in fan diameter compared to the smaller, 69-in fan diameter featured on the LEAP-1B installed on the 737 MAX. The larger fan diameter gives the LEAP-1A an advantage in both thrust and fuel consumption.
http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/boeing-studies-using-airbus-leap-engine-737-max-stretch
Airbus executives are unconcerned over reports that Boeing may attempt to install the larger LEAP-1A engine from the A320 NEO on a stretched version of the 737 MAX, pointing out that the 737 would require a new wing with longer landing gear to install the larger fan diameter, and that such an installation would also reduce commonality between the different 737 MAX models.
http://atwonline.com/aircraft-engines/airbus-execs-scratch-heads-a320neo-engine-max-reports
Bombardier has rolled out the first C-Series aircraft in full customer livery, in preparation for delivery to SWISS in June.
http://centreforaviation.com/news/first-swiss-cs100-aircraft-gets-a-cosmetic-makeover-559374
http://www.air-journal.fr/2016-05-30-swiss-livree-prete-pour-le-premier-cs100-5163733.html
Embraer's E190-E2 prototype completed its first flight this past week, kicking off the flight test program for the new aircraft. The E190-E2 uses the Pratt & Whitney PW1900G Geared TurboFan engine.
http://www.traveldailymedia.com/236973/embraers-new-passenger-jet-completes-maiden-flight/
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