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Mach speed for Montreal : Canada's premier aerosapce industry centre is under pressure to get bigger and better

Stephen Trimble, 2011 .

A new generation at Embraer as the E190-E2 rolls out : first example of re-engined and rewinged twinjet highlights company's evolution since arrival of earlier model in 2001

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

Spreading its wings : with defence spending in decline, Boeing hopes to harness its Port San Antonio facility's fast turnaround times and flexible workforce to break into civil MRO

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Northwest powerhouse : the US state of Washington hosts a diverse aerospace industry anchored by Boeing, whose wealth of contracts and skills has nurtured suppliers, partners and start-ups

Stephen Trimble, 2017 .

Gaining ground : although Airbus talks up the A320neo's overall order lead over the 737 Max, Boeing's re-engined narrowbody is catching up as it boasts of better fuel efficiency

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Hybrid hopes : newly published FAA airworthiness standards for transport category hybrid airships mean this nascent technology is finally nearing take-off into civil airspace

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Rebuilding the capital

Stephen Trimble, 2012 .

Plead for speed : wind tunnel testing of two advanced designs has led NASA to conclude it can deliver supersonic flight, and reduce tell-tale boom

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

Leap of faith : CFM's A320neo engine has the upper hand on P&W's rival offering, but with 34% of orders yet to be assigned, the battle remains fierce

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Stretched to the Max : an unprecedented ramp-up will be Boeing's toughest test yet, with multiple hurdles to ensuring smooth delivery of the latest model of the 737 to a large, diverse set of operators

Stephen Trimble, 2017 .

Different by design : with the CSeries first flight on track after a six-month delay, how has Bombardier balanced innovation with proven technology to create a winning formula?

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Boeing ramps up Renton for Max effort : narrowbody production line prepared for transition to higher rate, as certification nears for first variant of re-engined 737

Stephen Trimble, 2017 .

Happily divorced : Pratt & Whitney has led International Aero Engines to ever-greater success since the departure of Rolls-Royce, which continues to benefit from its V2500 involvement

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Boeing's double squeeze

Stephen Trimble, 2009 .

New dimension / Stephen Trimble

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Robotic ramp-up : plans for dramatic rises in rates of aircraft assembly assume that automation can replace human labour, and thanks to an ambitious US engineer the machines are making a big impact

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

Gulfstream secret is out with brace of jets : there had long been rumours of a major product launch from Savannah, but few expected the manufacturer to launch an assault on its closest rival with two PW800-powered types

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Regaining a Spirit of success : since winning independence from Boeing eight years ago, Spirit Aerosystems has aggressively diversidief and expanded production at Wichita--a little too quickly

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Dreamliner difficulties under control : Boeing strives to keep 787 production on track, as it works to overcome wing spar cracks and mid-body bottleneck

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Sport for all

Stephen Trimble, 2005 .

Reality check : three years after the 787's debut, we ask early adopters whether Boeing's Dreamliner is delivering on its performance promises and how reliability is shaping up

Stephen Trimble, 2015 .

Generation next : the latest iteration of the GEnx-1B is drawing near to Boeing's fuel efficiency target for the 787--and GE is now aiming to boost the engine's thrust capabilities

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Keep on running

Stephen Trimble, 2015 .

In it for the long haul : Boeing is confident that its less aggressive timeline and fuel-burn improvements for the 737 Max will even the score in its orders duel with the A320neo

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Boeing takes fresh global approach to aftermarket sector : airframer's new maintenance unit targets all aircraft types, including Airbus models, as it outlines strategy for division

Stephen Trimble, 2017 .

CFM makes strides with Leap : engine manufacturer praises performance of initial test powerplants as assembly begins of versions for Boeing 737 Max

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

The 747-8 schedule unravels

Stephen Trimble, 2008 .

Helicopters get lease of lift : a new offshore oil and gas boom is opening a door for lessors of large rotorcraft

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Low-price fuel drag : for winglets specialist Aviation Partners Boeing, helping airlines cut costs is now just part of the business model

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

What price cheaper fuel? : the plummeting cost of oil is good news for airlines, but it might not be so healthy for swelling airliner backlogs

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Batteries on charge : the 787 Dreamliner grounding is not the first time the spotlight has been on new battery technology in aviation

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Embraer pins strategy on E-Jet revamp : Brazilian airframer clarifies near-term proposal for aircraft improvements anticipating rush of orders for regional jets

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Filling the gap : customers are making positive noises about a new mid-range aircraft by Boeing to fill an untapped capability space, but performance demands in particular present challenges

Stephen Trimble, 2015 .

Mexico needs to master basics : top-level aerospace suppliers have led a two-decade surge into the USA's low-cost neighbour, but this growth may stall for want of a local industrial services network

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

David and the Goliaths

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Generation gap : hybrid-electric drive systems are increasingly commonplace in road vehicles and ships, but producing sufficient thrust to fly large aircraft will require a massive leap in efficiency

Stephen Trimble, 2017 .

Power perfected : twenty-five years ago, GE consolidated its grip on the widebody aircraft market with the entry into service of the CF6-80C2

Stephen Trimble, 2010 .

Embraer's double act : as the Brazilian manufacturer transitions from its original E-Jet series to new E2 variants, it must seamlessly integrate a hybrid assembly process with its existing production lines

Stephen Trimble, 2017 .

Big data dawning : supercomputing could transform how P&W engines are monitored and maintained, with information streamed in petabytes and slashing staffing hours by 90 per cent

Stephen Trimble, 2015 .

Boeing has faith in X appeal : despite fears that delaying its latest 777 variant has cost it orders, incluing to British Airways, Seattle is sticking with its widebody strategy

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Analysts bank on elliptical fuselage for 7M7 proposal : studies suggest that Boeing will favour oval cross-section for future development to address "middle of the market"

Stephen Trimble, 2015 .

Survival of the fittest

Stephen Trimble, 2017 .

Embraer enters critical stage with E2 : programme decisions made in next few months will be key to success of aircraft, which is due to enter service in 2018

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Searching for better ELT performance : three US agencies are trying to develop more reliable emergency location transmitters to counter known weaknesses

Stephen Trimble, 2015 .

Powering the dream : the orders battle between rival 787 engine suppliers Rolls-Royce and and GE is entering a new phase

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Family planning : Embraer hopes its plans for a comprehensive revanp off the E-Jet to create a 'second generation' of the range will attract plenty of order interest for the formal launch

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Between rivals : following it latest delay, the Bombardier CSeries is on the verge of first flight--and investors appear to have confidence again in the airframer's product strategy

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Designing a perfect Legacy : Embraer's latest aircraft completes its Executive Jets portfolio and reflects the airframer's strong focus on delivering ambitious technology at a reasonable price

Stephen Trimble, 2015 .

Not out in the cold : despite slashing production and pushing an in-house alternative in the 777X, Boeing remains optimistic about the 747-8's future and is investing in upgrades

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

CSeries faces catch-22 on engine

Stephen Trimble, 2005 .

Middle muddle : there's talk aplenty about what sort of 200- to 220-seat aircraft might best service routes of 4,000-5,000nm, but the specifics remain elusive--if the market for it even exists

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

Magnificent seven : the world's largest twinjet is the best-selling widebody in history, but Boeing's innovative 777 seemed both risky and revolutionary when it was unveiled two decades ago

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Landing the big prize : Honeywell believes its latest synthetic vision system could drastically lower the altitude at which pilots have to commit to putting the aircraft onto the ground

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

US FAA keeps small UAVs within sight : commercial flights closer to reality as long-awaited regulatory proposal rejects need for pilot's licence or certification process

Stephen Trimble, 2015 .

GE sees benefits of Leap double-vision : US partner in CFM International highlights strategy to ensure smooth ramp-up of next-generation engines

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

Boeing to reap cost rewards from 787 family resemblance : commonality between two largest Dreamliner variants to help with production efficiency

Stephen Trimble, 2017 .

Can Boeing wing it on the 777X? : the airframer is planning big changes to production systems at Everett as it prepares to handle concurrent components for old and new variants of its large twin

Stephen Trimble, 2015 .

Recharged and ready to ramp up : as the 787 programme gets back on track, Boeing can start to focus on the positives--and it has plenty of reasons to be confident about the airframe's future

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

CS300 first flight lifts Bombardier hopes for CSeries : Arcamone says both variants in test campaign gives impetus to narrowbody's prospects of winning new airline customers

Stephen Trimble, Murdo Morrison, 2015 .

Electric dream moves closer to reality : hybrid system for latest Airbus demonstrator marks progress to developing larger aircraft with alternative propulsion

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

Fighting Spirit starts to turn the corner : after becoming badly overstretched early this decade, Wichita-based contractor is getting its business back on track

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

Delta deal gives fresh hope to CSeries : Bombardier's reorganisation and refinancing initiatives start to pay off as small narrowbody secures vital marquee order

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

Keeping faith in the Eight

Stephen Trimble, 2009 .

Clearing the air : a testing of the FAA's NextGen air traffic modernisation system continues, the question remains over how much work will be needed to deploy the new technology worldwide--and just what the price tag will be

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Where's the fire?

Mark Pilling, Stephen Trimble, Brendan Sobie, 2005 .

Shifting south : in 10 years the US southeast has gone from obscurity in aerospace terms to an emerging powerhouse of the industry, thanks to investments by Airbus and Boeing

Stephen Trimble, 2015 .

Of infinite potential : Boeing's collaboration with a 3D printing pioneer could set it on the path to producing composite parts of any length; cutting the complexity and weight of future aircraft designs

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

Part of the way to the future : although some engine makers think the technology is still immature, GE Aviation is taking additive manufacturing seriously

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Material benefits : GE Aviation's rapid investment in 3D printing for engine components is built on decades of trailblazing work by Morris Technologies into additive manufacturing

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Extraordinary expectations : the buzz keeps growing as CFM International's Leap family of engines moves through testing--but has the manufacturer done enough to ensure it can meet strong demand?

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

First CS300 breaks cover : 135-seat narrowbody spotted testing fuel flow systems, as reshuffled Bombardier prepares for new wave of interest

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Wake-up call for cockpits : in an era of ever increasing automation, the NTSB says pilot culture must change to clarify what it means to operate a modern aircraft during all modes of flight

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Wall Street 787 fears ease : alarm gives way to optimism that battery trouble will not cause Boeing shares to tumble

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Powering change : six years of design, testing and modification work have made the GE9X a long haul for GE's engineers--but the company believes its design will let Boeing's 777X soar

Stephen Trimble, 2017 .

Change is in the air at NASA : the administration's aeronautics research arm has fallen on hard times since 2000--but its fortunes could soon turn

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Betting big on composites : after decades of research, GE's ceramic matrix composite technology is set to come of age in the GE9X turbofan that will power the Boeing 777X

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

The power of silence : Sikorsky's Firefly will be the first manned helicopter lacking both engine and gasoline, as it is powered by an electric motor fed by battery cells

Stephen Trimble, 2011 .

Future is bright for 'pure helicopters' : industry veteran Sergei Sikorsky offers his informed perspective on the outlook for the market his father created

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Why Russia had to save Superjet : a government injection has rescued Sukhoi's regional airliner, but can the Western-backed type compete against constantly evolving competition?

Stephen Trimble, 2015 .

Staying alive? : although passenger-carrying 767 orders have largely dried up, Boeing says there is still a potential market for the type in a role other than freighters and military tankers

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Oversight lacking in 787 certification : joint Boeing and FAA report calls approval process "antiquated" but offers no criticism of twinjet's "novel" technologies

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Rise of the robots : it is a long way from fully automated assembly, but guided delivery carts are to streamline the 787's production by ensuring that human machinists alway have the parts they need

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

Big promises must become a reality : customers will have biggest say on what effect the latest CSeries delay will have

Stephen Trimble, 2013 .

Uncertain future for 747-8 as orders remain subdued : Boeing pins hope on resurgence of cargo market, but long-term demand appears limited

Stephen Trimble, 2014 .

Mission possible : ambitious investment in production facilities and a new R&D centre belie a faith in the 10-seat Kodiak turboprop that goes beyond serving its existing, diverse client base

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .

A dream year : positives outweighed negatives within the 787's first 12 months of service, as it performed impressively for launch operator ANA--and passed a big test posed by lightning

Stephen Trimble, 2012 .

The Geography of Childhood: Why Children Need Wild Places

Stephen Trimble, Gary Paul Nabhan, G. Nabhan, 1994 .

Fantastic with plastic

Stephen Trimble, 2016 .