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NewsPICTURE: Boeing delivers first 747-8F
Boeing delivered its first 747-8 Freighter on 12 October to Cargolux, ending a month-long stand-off over a contractual dispute.
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NewsNASA confirms final design of the Space Launch System
After months of speculation, NASA has confirmed the final design of the Space Launch System (SLS) - a heavy lift launch vehicle expected to be launch NASA...
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NewsGulf Air takes delivery of first connectivity-enabled aircraft
Gulf Air has taken delivery of its first aircraft retrofitted with Panasonic Avionics' in-flight, high-speed broadband Internet.
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NBAA: Happiness delivered as JetSuite charts path to growth
Happiness is waiting around the corner for customers of JetSuite
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NewsR-R confident of 787 engine commonality for larger version
Rolls-Royce is confident that it can achieve engine commonality across the entire Boeing 787 family should the airframer give the go-ahead for a larger -10...
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Russia's Ak Bars Aero to treble CRJ200 fleet, eyes narrowbodies
Russian provincial operator Ak Bars Aero plans to treble its fleet of Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets and acquire medium-range aircraft. The Tatarstan-based...
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Jetstar Japan appoints Miyuki Suzuki as CEO
Start-up low-cost carrier Jetstar Japan has named Miyuki Suzuki as its CEO.
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NewsSnow vehicle's lights alerted Embraer pilot to runway incursion
US investigators have determined that the fortuitous sight of a snow-removal vehicle's headlamps prevented a runway collision after an Air Canada Embraer 190 had been cleared for take-off at Denver.
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American plans to retire 11 Boeing 757s
American Airlines plans to retire up to 11 Boeing 757s from its fleet during 2012.
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NewsBack-up crew minimised casualties on blazing Tu-154
'Panic, stampede and confusion' led to evacuation of blazing Kolavia Tupolev taking twice as long as it should have
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NewsNBAA: Eclipse races to Pole position
The very light jet sector was jump started today as Eclipse Aerospace announced a "new" aircraft, the Eclipse 550.
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NewsBedek homes in on 777 conversions
Bedek Aviation Group, the specialist modification division of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is to concentrate on Boeing 777 freighter conversions following...
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GECAS forges leasing deal with Garuda for six new A320s
GECAS has signed an operating lease agreement with Garuda Indonesia covering six Airbus A320s to be operated by its low-cost Citilink unit. The aircraft...
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Japan Airlines long-haul 787s to feature 186 seats
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled the cabin configuration for the Boeing 787s that it will operate on its international long-haul services.
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NewsCargolux and Boeing still wrangling over 747-8F contract
Having anticipated final approval of the purchase of the first two 747-8 freighters at its 7 October board meeting, Cargolux said it had made "progressin...
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BAe 146 takes on firefighting role in Texas
Prince Edward Island, Canada-based Tronos has converted a BAe 146 into an aerial firefighting tanker, that is now being used on wildfires in Texas.
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NewsPICTURE: Azul receives first ATR 72-600 aircraft
Brazilian carrier Azul has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600, the first of an order for 30 aircraft, with 10 options.
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Arik heads back to Boeing with 747-8I order
Arik Air's order for two Boeing 747-8 Intercontinentals is the latest step in the Nigerian carrier's on-off relationship with the latest incarnation of the...
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NewsIAG approves 2012 launch for Iberia Express
Iberia's new subsidiary Iberia Express has been given the go-ahead by the board of parent International Airlines Group to launch operations next summer. The...
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Boeing completes 787-9 critical programme review
Boeing has completed its 787-9 critical programme review, progressing through detailed design and on to design releases by engineering teams.