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Airbus Eyes New Aircraft

Airbus is still in the process of considering how to move forward with its Airbus A220-500. This variant and new aircraft would be a stretched A220-300 that would seat more passengers and better fill the niche the A220 finds itself in. Today, I explore the latest reports, alongside how working with customers to design new planes can be beneficial.

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Pacific Aerospace Resources and Technologies

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Pacific Aerospace Resources & Technologies, LLC (PART) specializes in heavy commercial narrow and wide body maintenance, technology, and consulting. PART focuses on A, B, C, and D checks, line maintenance, SB's, and AD's, while emphasizing quality and on-time delivery. Pacific Aerospace has also taken on CPCP tasks, interior modifications, and engine installations.

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Boeing supplier halts work as union votes to strike

video | June 23, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems plans to halt work at a Wichita plant as unionized employees vote to strike. A prolonged work stoppage eventually could force planemakers to slow or stop jetliner assembly at a time when both Airbus and Boeing are ramping up production....

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Uh Oh: The Airbus A321XLR's Gamechanging Range Looks Like It Will Be Reduced

video | August 1, 2023

The range of the Airbus A321XLR could be reduced up to 200 nautical miles (370 kilometers) following an agreement between Airbus and European regulators on design safeguards needed to achieve certification. Let’s look at the details of this disappointing news in today’s video....

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El Al Israel Airlines Eyes Airbus Order

video | August 15, 2023

El Al Israel Airlines is closing on a new narrowbody deal with Airbus for their A321neo. However, they still have proposals from Boeing for the 737 MAX. Which way will the company eventually go, and can Airbus organise a contract before Boeing offers a more attractive deal?...

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Spirit Airlines adds new routes to DFW airport

video | February 18, 2023

Spirit announced Thursday it will launch a daily non-stop flight from San José Mineta International Airport to DFW starting June 7...

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Pacific Aerospace Resources and Technologies

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Pacific Aerospace Resources & Technologies, LLC (PART) specializes in heavy commercial narrow and wide body maintenance, technology, and consulting. PART focuses on A, B, C, and D checks, line maintenance, SB's, and AD's, while emphasizing quality and on-time delivery. Pacific Aerospace has also taken on CPCP tasks, interior modifications, and engine installations.

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