Russian MC-21 Flies With Russian Composite Wings
Irkut completed another MC-21 prototype, the first one to fly with a wing made from Russian materials and using a new manufacturing process. Certification for the MC-21 is still underway. The aircraft promises to be a comfortable and very efficient alternative to...
Is Boeing Also Dealing with Peeling Paint Issues?
After Airbus and the peeling paint headaches of its composite A350, it now seems that Boeing may have a similar issue with its composite 787. Composite materials bring substantial advantages in aircraft manufacturing and design. Aluminium has plenty of merits, and it...
FAA Rejected Boeing’s 787 Inspection Proposal
The FAA rejected a proposal from Boeing for a quicker way to inspect already-built but undelivered 787 aircraft, for specific defects. We previously covered this matter with several articles, but Boeing’s headaches continue to keep us busy. The issue first appeared...
