But Is Unlikely To Compensate Operators For Time Lost From Service
Airbus said Friday that it will cover the costs airlines incur when repairing wing cracks which have cropped up in many A380 superjumbo airplanes, but the carriers will most likely not be reimbursed for the time that the airplanes are out of service.
Bombardier Says Program Is On Track To Meet Key Aircraft Performance Targets
The first set of systems tests and simulations for the Bombardier CSeries aircraft got underway this week, including those on the engine and electrical system, have started in its systems integration rig known as "Aircraft 0" ... or the Complete Integrated Aircraft Systems Test Area (CIASTA). Test data are confirming that the aircraft development program is on track to reach key performance targets as the drive towards Entry-Into-Service (EIS) in late 2013 continues.
Airplane Built Despite Ongoing Legal Battle With U.S. Company
Airbus has produced the first new-build A320 with Sharklets. MSN 5098 will be one of several A320 Family aircraft in the certification flight-test campaign starting in May this year and lasting around 600 flight hours. These Sharklet tests follow the successful ‘early flight-test’ campaign with Airbus’ A320 MSN 001 test aircraft.
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