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NewsAll Nippon Airways schedules second 787 proving flight
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has scheduled a second proving flight for its 787s for 1 May, after the first took place on 28 April without any incident, more...
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Aeroman evaluates move into widebody MRO
El Salvadoran MRO provider Aeroman is preparing for an ownership change following the bankruptcy of its Canadian sister operation, Aveos Fleet Performance,...
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NewsBritish Airways 787 emerges with blue nacelles
British Airways' first Boeing 787-8 has emerged from the airframer's paint facility with its engine nacelles painted in the carrier's traditional blue scheme. The...
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NewsLate bank preceded MD-83 wing-strike
Attempts to correct a Boeing MD-83's leftward drift during flare preceded the aircraft's striking its right wing on the ground while landing at the Afghan...
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NewsJapan poised to lift 787 grounding
Japan's ministry of land, infrastructure and transport says it could lift the grounding of the Japanese Boeing 787 fleet, as early as local evening time...
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American details Sao Paulo-Chicago and Los Angeles plans
American Airlines plans to launch its proposed flight between Chicago O'Hare and Sao Paulo Guarulhos on 20 November 2014, if it receives US-Brazil frequencies...
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NewsHawaiian to codeshare with China Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines plans to launch a codeshare with Taiwan's China Airlines, as it continues to expand its partner network in Asia. The Honolulu-based...
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NewsEmbraer maintenance costs cut into JetBlue's profits
JetBlue Airways attributes the decline in its first quarter earnings to weakened travel demand, caused by the lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy and unplanned...
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NewsNext Eurofighter boss to target global partnerships
Airbus Military's Alberto Jose Gutierrez Moreno has been named as the next chief executive of the Eurofighter consortium ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: CRJ200 may get new lease of life after scope clause changes
In 2012, three North American mainline carriers adopted revised scope clauses allowing for larger regional aircraft types to be integrated into their fleets....
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BA to use Manston for A380 training
British Airways is likely to station its first Airbus A380 at London Manston for initial circuit training after the jet is delivered in July.
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NewsChina Aviation Supplies to buy 42 A320s and 18 A330s
China Aviation Supplies has committed to 42 Airbus A320-family narrowbodies and 18 A330 twinjets under a general-terms agreement. Airbus signed the...
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AERO13: Cessna propeller duo make European debut
Two of Cessna's propeller lines made their European debuts at Aero as part of a strategic effort by the US airframer to stimulate customer interest in its...
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NewsBoeing eyes new rate increase in tandem with 787-10X launch
Another production rate increase may be necessary to launch the double-stretch 787-10X later this year, Boeing chief executive Jim McNerney said in a teleconference...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: The challenge of matching capacity to demand
Restructuring programmes at European airlines may improve the market environment, but will need time to take effect
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Ameco Beijing completes landing gear overhaul for T’way Airlines
Ameco Beijing completed a Boeing 737-800 landing gear exchange and overhaul for T'way Airlines on 9 April. The MRO company will perform another 737-800...
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NewsNTSB hearing on 787 batteries reveals Boeing shift on testing
A top Boeing official said today at a fact-finding hearing that a nail penetration test used to certificate the lithium ion batteries on the 787 in 2011...
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NewsBoeing maps out 787 locations as EASA clears fix
European safety authorities have approved the design changes to the Boeing 787's battery system. Clearance by the European Aviation Safety Agency means...
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NewsBA A350 pact seals 747-400 retirement plan
British Airways' tentative agreement to acquire the Airbus A350-1000 closes the airline's Boeing 747-400 fleet-retirement plan. It has 52 of the type...
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CFM begins assembly of first Leap engine
CFM International on 22 April started building the first parts for the common Leap-1A and -1C engines selected to power the Airbus A320neo and Comac C919...