All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 439
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NewsDARPA invites bid for 5-year flight demonstrator
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has formally invited bids for a $155 million Vulture II contract to build and test an ultra-long-endurance...
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MASkargo seeking leases on widebody freighters
MASkargo is speaking to leasing companies about leases on widebodies to replace its Boeing 747-200 freighters.
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JAL to reduce London services as part of cost cutting
Financially-troubled carrier Japan Airlines, which is currently in talks for a government bail-out, is planning to reduce services to London Heathrow.
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Southwest tests new interior materials as it targets fuel savings
Southwest Airlines has begun a six-month, in-flight evaluation of new interior materials as the low-cost carrier seeks to reduce fuel costs and greenhouse...
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US Airways considers selling remainder of E-190 fleet
US Airways is considering selling the remainder of its Embraer 190 fleet, after reaching an agreement with Republic Airways Holdings to off-load a total...
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Iberia plans to establish a new carrier in Madrid
Spanish carrier Iberia today disclosed plans to create a new network airline based in Madrid as part of a new strategic plan adopted by the airline's board...
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Boeing closes in on 2d 787 line decision
Boeing's chief executive, James McNerney, says a final decision about the second assembly line for the 787 is imminent. The airframer has also restated its...
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NewsAirbus invited to join Boeing’s recycling efforts
Boeing wants to collaborate with its chief rival to develop technologies for recycling aircraft materials, according to its programme manager of airplane...
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NewsP&W outlines maintenance for GTF gear
Maintenance of the gearbox for Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G geared turbofan results in roughly a 2% rise in maintenance costs compared...
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NewsUnited moves closer to fleet revamp decision
United Airlines still plans to reach a decision by year-end about placing an order with Airbus or Boeing for widebody aircraft, and replacement of its Boeing...
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Qantas chairman hits out at maintenance unions
Qantas Airways' top management has ruled out selling the airline's profitable frequent flyer programme, and has taken a swipe at the airline's maintenance...
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United moves closer to fleet revamp decision
United Airlines still maintains it plans to reach a decision by year-end about placing an order with Airbus or Boeing for widebody aircraft, and replacement...
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Mexicana plans major push from Cancun
Mexicana on 14 December plans a significant expansion from Cancun that includes the establishment of a base by its regional subsidiary Link. The carrier...
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Arabs back Yemenia as French safety row deepens
Arab carriers are standing behind Yemenia over an escalating diplomatic conflict with France in the wake of the fatal Airbus A310 crash earlier this year. Yemenia...
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China's United Eagle to buy ARJ21s once Comac buys the airline
Chinese airframer Comac plans to become the largest shareholder in Sichuan-based carrier United Eagle Airlines, which in turn plans to sign for 30 Comac...
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USA's SkyWest supplies loan to United, secures Express business
US regional operator SkyWest Inc. has agreed to loan partner United Airlines $80 million, while at the same time preserving existing business and brokering...
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Buying the way to the top?
Acquisitions may be China's quickest route to closing the technology gap with the West
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GE progresses with development of CF34 successor
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Learjet's transformation
DRAMATIC CHANGES are under way at the Bombardier Learjet factory in Wichita as the manufacturer prepares for...