All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 695
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NewsEmirates expects Airbus A380 delivery mid-April 2007, reports record 2005 profits of $675m
Airbus has told Emirates that it can expect its first A380 to be delivered in mid-April next year. The announcement comes as the airline reports record profits of $675m for 2005.
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NewsGaining height: Turboprop services rise 8% due to rising fuel prices
The turboprop revival continues, demonstrating superior economics compared with the regional jet over shorter stage lengths.
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Back to the basics
US regionals are again reshaping themselves, becoming multiple franchises and the major buyers of aircraft, but the business basics are the same as always
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Bigger is better
Regional jet manufacturers Bombardier and Embraer agree that the 50-seater era is over, but differ in their approach to meeting carrier requirements for larger aircraft
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Mexico rings the changes
Change is coming at a furious pace in Mexico with the grounding of one airline, liquidation of another and the growing focus of Mexicana and Aeromexico on foreign routes.
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Star closes on first Chinese members
As South African Airways (SAA) and Swiss were formally welcomed into Star, the alliance says it is poised to announce its first recruits in China.
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Delta finds middle ground with pilots...
Delta Air Lines continued the US industry’s new tradition of last-minute cliffhanger resolutions, reaching a new concessions deal with its pilots after a round of highly charged negotiations.
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Dream or reality?
The concept of medium/long-haul low-cost travel may still be ahead of its time, but a number of Asian carriers are willing to give it a try
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NewsEmilio Romano: Finally free
Liberated from a decade of government ownership, Mexicana now faces both the opportunities and the perils of freedom
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Flaps set wrongly on Mandala 737
Investigators say incorrect configuration meant twinjet was unable to get airborne when taking off from Medan
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Boeing looks to secure its titanium
US manufacturer agrees to set up 50/50 joint venture in Ural mountains with Russian mining firm VSMPO