All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 558
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NewsVietnam could be first export market for Mitsubishi jet
Vietnamese flag carrier in negotiations to order 20 MRJs
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NewsBrussels offers European airframer €4 million to develop revolutionary active wing
Brussels is offering one European airframer €4 million ($6 million) to design and manufacture a...
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Financial markets fallout creeps into aviation assets
With no let-up in sight to the fallout in the financial markets, the gravitational effect these troubles are having on aviation assets is becoming more evident...
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NewsFlightBlogger: Weight-saving effort prompted costly 787 redesign
FlightGlobal.com affiliate FlightBlogger today reports that an attempt to reduce the weight of the Boeing 787 has caused a costly redesign for the centre wing box.
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Opinion
Comment: Talking is difficult
ICAO's deadline for states to ensure their pilots and controllers can pass a language proficiency standard has passed with only a few states complying. Why does this matter?
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News Focus: Dubai to launch low-cost carrier
News Focus: Dubai to launch low-cost carrier Dubai's decision to establish a low-cost carrier with support from Emirates will ensure its new airport...
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Southwest fined $10.2m for missing fleet inspections
US FAA fines Southwest $10.2 million for missing fleet inspections Southwest Airlines grounded nearly 7% of its Boeing 737 fleet in mid-March after...
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'Embedded' coaxial rotor fixed wing tail sitter is French MAV focus
A micro air vehicle the size of an apple that is rolled into a building, rights itself, takes-off from a tail-sitting position and flies through the...
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NewsPIA to ground 747s over fuel prices
Pakistan International Airlines is grounding its entire Boeing 747 fleet, citing the increased costs of operating...
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Embraer takes “sober” approach to next-gen narrowbody studies
Embraer acknowledges that the emergence of new airliners in the 100-130 seat sector will dent its market share, but is refusing to be rushed on developing...
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Europe to press on emissions during US open skies talks
European Commission transport chief Jacques Barrot has signalled that the EC will press for US carriers to take part in an emissions trading scheme as part...
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Delta confident of 2008 profit
Atlanta-based carrier plans to continue its ambitious international expansion following delivery of its first 777-200LR Delta Air Lines executives...
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North America looks to turboprops
North America was the birthplace of the 50-seat regional jet, but now as fuel costs make it an expensive little aircraft to operate, some carriers are looking...
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Feedback: Biofuel not the answer
Addressing the impact of aviation on climate change through the use of biofuels is not the solution because of the scale of the industry and the shortage...
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Low-cost carriers step up French invasion
kerry ezard london Low-costs step up French invasion Budget carriers are expanding their operations in France in spite of high entry barriers...