The SSJ100: Super Optimized Aircraft in the 100-seat market [feedly]

Venice (Italy) – October 31, 2014
Following the agreement (Letter of Intent) signed between the leasing Company "Ilyushin Finance Corporation" (IFC) and the Belgian carrier VLM Airline – for two Sukhoi Superjet 100 with options for additional two plus ten aircraft – SuperJet International is pleased to see the confirmation of the outstanding suitability and the exceptional efficiency of the SSJ100 aircraft in the European market.
Even though it entered into service a few years ago in mid-2011, the SSJ100 has already confirmed its maturity and reliability during operations. The SSJ100 fleet in service worldwide logged more than 60.000 flight hours with the Interjet SSJ100's maximum utilization in a day of over 11 flight hours. In the first year of operations, the Interjet SSJ100 hasn't logged any cancellations and achieved a technical dispatch reliability's average of 99,5%.
"The LoI signed by VLM  represents an interesting achievement  in a very competitive market like Europe – states Nazario Cauceglia, CEO of SuperJet International – This confirms that the SSJ100 is the best choice, what exactly the regional market needs today. It is certainly the most optimized aircraft in the 100-seat market in terms of total operational costs and of ownership costs compared to its direct competitors".
Today the new-generation SSJ100 is aimed at achieving a significant share in the 100-seat market segment, providing a spacious cabin and a high comfort, a state-of-the-art technology with a new advanced engine, flexibility in the short-to-medium range, efficiency and superior performance.  But along with a proven and reliable product, SuperJet International is also offering competitive financial solutions.
"This important transaction – adds Nazario Cauceglia – is also the result of an attractive  financial offer. We are pleased to provide our customers with exceptional financial packages that can be converted into operating lease-agreements. Financing is a key aspect and I am sure – says Cauceglia – this approach will pave the way of the SSJ100 towards the success".
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 program is a cooperation between the Russian Sukhoi Holding and the Italian Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in Russia, is responsible for the design and production of the aircraft while SuperJet International (SJI), in Italy, is responsible for Customer Support worldwide. The marketing and sales of the aircraft are jointly conducted by SCAC and SJI worldwide.
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DAMVAD Releases Danish Economic Study Commissioned by Boeing [feedly]

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DAMVAD Releases Danish Economic Study Commissioned by Boeing
// MediaRoom

Study shows significant job creation, productivity gains by maximizing industrial engagement with Boeing
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Mexican navy orders two more Airbus Military C295 transports [feedly]

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Mexican navy orders two more Airbus Military C295 transports
// Latest news

​The Mexican navy has ordered two more Airbus Defence and Space C295s to add to its four-strong fleet of the medium transports.
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C919 Inches Toward Flight-Testing, ARJ21 Toward Upgrade - Aviation Week [feedly]

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C919 Inches Toward Flight-Testing, ARJ21 Toward Upgrade - Aviation Week
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Aviation Week

C919 Inches Toward Flight-Testing, ARJ21 Toward Upgrade
Aviation Week
With its first C919 flight-test aircraft now in final assembly, Comac plans to roll out the aircraft in less than one year and is trying to prepare it for a first flight in late 2015. Construction of the second flight-test aircraft is following about ...

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RAF escorts airliner to airport - Evening Telegraph [feedly]

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RAF escorts airliner to airport - Evening Telegraph
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Evening Telegraph

RAF escorts airliner to airport
Evening Telegraph
The aircraft, a Russian Made Antonov An-26 cargo airliner from Latvia, was safely escorted to London Stansted after being intercepted by aircraft from RAF Coningsby. An RAF spokesman said: "Typhoon aircraft were launched this afternoon from RAF ...
UK Jets Threaten to 'Shoot Down' Latvian Cargo Plane over Attack ...
RAF jets scrambled to intercept plane
RAF jets scrambled to escort plane to Stansted

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OPINION: Airbus and Boeing are right to have great expectations for China [feedly]

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OPINION: Airbus and Boeing are right to have great expectations for China
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​Austerity-gripped European countries would love China's problems. As Beijing turns down the inflationary heat, Asia's biggest economy will grow about 7% this year – much less than the double-digit rates of recent years, but eye-watering by Western standards.
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Interview: Chuck Yeager

http://lightyears.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/05/chuck-yeager-pulls-no-punches-on-space-travel/

It's been nearly 65 years since Chuck Yeager became the first human to fly faster than sound. Now 89, the legendary test pilot portrayed in the 1983 movie of Tom Wolfe's book "The Right Stuff" remains active with a charitable foundation and public appearances. He spoke with CNN last week about the future of space travel and his days as a test pilot at California's Edwards Air Force Base. The following is an edited transcript: