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Showing papers in "Aviation Week & Space Technology in 2008"


Journal Article
TL;DR: In this article, the outlook for business, regional aircraft sales remains buoyant, Bombardier maintains, maintaining that the number of aircraft sales will remain relatively flat for the foreseeable future.
Abstract: Subtitle: Outlook for business, regional aircraft sales remains buoyant, Bombardier maintains.

169 citations


Journal Article
TL;DR: In this article, U.S. and European airspace managers embrace 4D trajectories to optimize traffic flow, and the authors propose a 4D trajectory-based traffic flow optimization algorithm.
Abstract: Subtitle: U.S. and European airspace managers embrace 4D trajectories to optimize traffic flow.

84 citations


Journal Article

28 citations


Journal Article
TL;DR: Boeing leaders recall origins of outsourcing in contract negotiations with engineers as discussed by the authors, as contract talks with engineers open, and discuss the importance of outsourcing for the future of the company.
Abstract: Subtitle: As contract talks with engineers open, Boeing leaders recall origins of outsourcing.

22 citations


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TL;DR: The Puller open rotor concept is the main thrust for Rolls as GE makes first test blades as discussed by the authors, and it is the most successful open rotor open rotor rotor rotor concept in history.
Abstract: Subtitle: 'Puller' open rotor concept is main thrust for Rolls as GE makes first test blades.

14 citations


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14 citations


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TL;DR: In this article, Europe's "Big Three" carriers race for control at Brussels, Austrian and Alitalia, and the winner is chosen based on the number of passengers served.
Abstract: Subtitle: Europe's 'Big Three' carriers race for control at Brussels, Austrian and Alitalia.

7 citations


Journal Article

5 citations


Journal Article
TL;DR: In this article, industry and academic researchers partner to cut delays caused by convective weather in a research project in the field of artificial neural networks (ANNs) and artificial intelligence.
Abstract: Subtitle: Industry, academic researchers partner to cut delays caused by convective weather.

4 citations


Journal Article

4 citations





Journal Article
TL;DR: In this paper, Lisbon-based TAP exploits its market niche and benefits of Star Alliance Membership to exploit its market position and the benefits of the Star Alliance membership, and achieves good results.
Abstract: Subtitle: Lisbon-based TAP exploits its market niche and benefits of Star Alliance Membership.

Journal Article
TL;DR: In this article, United, United, Continental retire older Boeing 737s and cut staff dramatically; Ted is shut down, and the company's stock market tanking is blamed on the decision.
Abstract: Subtitle: United, Continental retire older Boeing 737s and cut staff dramatically; Ted is shut down.

Journal Article
TL;DR: In this article, the credit tsunami hits aircraft financing, but strong balance sheets will help A&D companies weather the storm, but not all of them have the resources to deal with it.
Abstract: Subtitle: Credit tsunami hits aircraft financing, but strong balance sheets will help A&D companies weather the storm.


Journal Article
TL;DR: In this article, Euro-Russian ventures sign launch customer for A320 freighter and key Western clients for SuperJet 100 regional jet for the Eurofighter and the SuperJet 200.
Abstract: Subtitle: Euro-Russian ventures sign launch customer for A320 freighter and key Western clients for SuperJet 100 regional jet.

Journal Article
TL;DR: In this paper, after success at high-terrain airports, RNP procedures are being adopted to save fuel and cut emissions at low-cost and high-resource airports, respectively.
Abstract: Subtitle: After success at high-terrain airports, RNP procedures are being adopted to save fuel and cut emissions.






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TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that 787's promotional success doesn't save Boeing from the need to actually build it, and they point out that the success of marketing campaigns does not save the actual building process.
Abstract: Subtitle: 787's promotional success doesn't save Boeing from the need to actually build it.



Journal Article
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that air travel remains robust, but costs and inefficient fleets weaken Russian airlines, and they propose a solution to the problem of inefficient fleets and high fuel costs.
Abstract: Subtitle: Air travel remains robust, but costs and inefficient fleets weaken Russian airlines.

Journal Article
TL;DR: In this paper, as Boeing works off record backlog machinists say it is not sharing its prosperity with the rest of the industry, and they propose a solution to this problem.
Abstract: Subtitle: As Boeing works off record backlog machinists say it isn't sharing its prosperity.