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Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Boeing completes 787-9 flight tests of shorter Trent 1000 engine inlet

Boeing has completed flight testing of a 787-9 equipped with a modified Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 nacelle featuring a shorter engine inlet. The company says the design could reduce nacelle weight and aerodynamic drag, lowering fuel consumption without increasing noise on future turbofan installations.

2026-08-14T04:05:33.593085-07:00
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FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Air Arabia expects third-quarter debut for Saudi airline venture

By FlightGlobal: Budget carrier and investment partners granted rights last year to establish operator in Dammam. Middle Eastern budget carrier Air Arabia is expecting to commence operations with its new Saudi Arabian venture in the third quarter of this year.

2026-08-14T01:35:13.939468-07:00