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seem to be making good progress in
the development of the COMAC C919
jetliner, potentially a future competitor
to the 737 and A320. During this year's
ISTAT Asia conference in Shanghai,
members had the opportunity to visit
the local COMAC assembly plant. While
the number of aircraft in production
may still have been limited, the scale
of the plant clearly showed China's
ambition to become a significant player
in the jet business. Another recurring
theme in the Le Bourget exhibition
halls was the move toward new engine
technology. Many exhibitors showed
futuristic models of electric and
hybrid electric aircraft. With a small
but rapidly growing "flying shame"
movement, these projects must be
taken serious to prevent "flying" to
follow the same path as "smoking" a
few decades ago.
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Another recurring theme in the exhibition halls was
the move toward new engine technology. Many showed
futuristic models of electric and hybrid electric aircraft.
Enough fun, now it's time for the
business side of Le Bourget. There
were relatively few announcements of
new aircraft types. Airbus launched
a longer-range version of the A321200LR neo, dubbed the A321-200XLR,
featuring a new 12,900-liter permanent
rear tank, optimized wing trailing edge
flap configuration and a strengthened
landing gear. This will give the XLR
about 15% more range than the LR.
Mitsubishi rebranded the MRJ to
become the "SpaceJet" family and,
shortly after the air show, announced
the acquisition of the Bombardier CRJ

program to ensure global support for
the SpaceJet. The SpaceJet will be
offered as M90 (76-92 seats, formerly
known as the MRJ90), as M100 (a
shorter 70-88 seats version meeting
U.S. scope clause requirements) and
potentially as a 100-seat M200. ATR
finally confirmed its planned launch
of a STOL (short takeoff and landing)
version of the ATR 42-600.
As expected, the total order volume
did not reach the levels of either
Farnborough 2018 or Le Bourget
2017. According to a well-respected
"order tracker," a total of 861 new



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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019

ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019
From the President
News & Event Calendar
Perspectives: Q&A With Peter Barrett
Slowing Down
The Joy of Giving
The Place to Be
Finding the Sweet Spot
Aviation History: The Gee Bee Racers
Appraisal: Airbus A380 and Bombardier CRJ900
ISTAT Foundation: An Evening to Celebrate – 2019 ISTAT Foundation Gala
At a Glance: Christine Rovelli
What’s Next: ISTAT Flies to Buenos Aires
Advertiser Index
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - Intro
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - Cover2
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 1
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - From the President
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 3
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 4
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 5
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 6
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 7
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - News & Event Calendar
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 9
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - Perspectives: Q&A With Peter Barrett
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 11
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 12
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 13
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - Slowing Down
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ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 17
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 18
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 19
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - The Joy of Giving
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ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 24
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 25
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - The Place to Be
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ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 30
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 31
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - Finding the Sweet Spot
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ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 35
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 36
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 37
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - Aviation History: The Gee Bee Racers
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ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 41
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 42
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 43
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - Appraisal: Airbus A380 and Bombardier CRJ900
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 45
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 46
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 47
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - ISTAT Foundation: An Evening to Celebrate – 2019 ISTAT Foundation Gala
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 49
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 50
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 51
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - At a Glance: Christine Rovelli
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 53
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - What’s Next: ISTAT Flies to Buenos Aires
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - 55
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - Advertiser Index
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - Cover3
ISTAT Jetrader - Autumn 2019 - Cover4
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