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Video answers: ‘Commercial widebodies at the Paris Air Show’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. The A350-1000 and the 787-10 were at the show for the first time.
  2. One of the new features is the new Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engine.
  3. It was very smooth, which is normal for the second derivative of a plane. They are on schedule for their delivery date at the end of the year.
  4. The A330neo program hasn’t been so positive, with Rolls-Royce having a delay with the new engine.
  5. It’s expected to be resolved before the plane flies at the end of the summer.

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Video: ‘Commercial widebodies at the Paris Air Show’

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This week’s video reports on commercial widebodies at the Paris Air Show. Watch the video to find out more!

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Which widebodies were at the show for the first time?
  2. What is a new feature of the 787-10?
  3. How was Airbus’ testing of the second version of the A350?
  4. What hasn’t been so positive for Airbus?
  5. When is this situation expected to be resolved?

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Commercial Widebodies At The Paris Air Show

Boeing’s new 787-10 was on static display at Le Bourget for the first part of the Paris Air Show. Aviation Week’s Guy Norris takes a look at some of the key features on the new aircraft. Meanwhile, Airbus has brought the A350-1000. Jens Flottau discusses the progress of the flight test programs underway in Toulouse.

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Video answers: ‘Paris Air Show 2017’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. According to the video, there are over 2,300 exhibitors at the show this year.
  2. The F-35A is the military jet that everyone wants to see.
  3. It’s proposing new winglets and other wing refinements that will be on display this week.
  4. It has the 787-9 and launched the 737 MAX at the show this year.

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Video: ‘Paris Air Show 2017’

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This week’s video reports on the Paris Air Show happening at Le Bourget where there are many new aircraft. Watch the video to find out who’s putting which aircraft on display.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. How many exhibitors are at the show?
  2. Which military jet is the one everyone wants to see?
  3. What is Airbus proposing for the A380?
  4. What does Boeing have on display?

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Plethora Of Aircraft Debut At Paris Air Show

In an unusually hot week at Le Bourget, a host of aircraft are making their debut at the 2017 Paris Air Show. We take a quick look at what showgoers will see at the show this week.