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787-9 is looking very much like a 777-200ER
Boeing's progressive refinement of the design for the stretched -9 version of its 787 widebody is revealing a Dreamliner variant that is similar to the larger 777-200ER.
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This week briefing
After failing to buy an intelligence satellite from Israel or France, Turkey is preparing to build its own, "Gokturk", with Italian assistance for launch in 2012
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Jazz Air to convert to corporate structure by year-end
Jazz Air Income Fund has announced details of proposed conversion from an income trust to a corporate structure. Under the conversion plan, units of...
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Boeing 3Q deliveries reach 114
On the back of increasing airline demand, Boeing delivered 124 aircraft in the third quarter, up from 113 during the same period in 2009.
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NewsEmbraer says it remains in negotiations over Chinese plant
Embraer says it has not made a final decision regarding the fate of its Chinese assembly plant Harbin Embraer, contradicting a report today that the airframer...
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P&WC inaugurates Mirabel global test centre
Pratt & Whitney Canada has christened its new global flight-test operations centre at Montreal Mirabel International airport
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Superjet kicks off Alitalia regional jet contest
Superjet International this week kicked off a three-contender regional jet contest at Rome Fiumicino airport for Alitalia, which is expected to choose within weeks between the Sukhoi Superjet 100, Bombardier CRJ900/1000 and Embraer 190.
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NewsLibyan orders three CRJ900s, three options
Libyan Airlines parent Libyan African Aviation has placed a firm order for three Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen regional jets with options for three more of the...
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Middle East carriers plot low-cost expansion
Efforts to develop the low-cost carrier market in the Middle East continue with two of the region’s players, UAE carriers Air Arabia and FlyDubai, mapping further growth.
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NewsThai to sue Koito for seat problems
Thai Airways International plans to file a lawsuit this week against Japanese seat manufacturer Koito to seek compensation for failing to deliver seats for...
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Rossiya plans to take more An-148s despite problems
St Petersburg-based carrier Rossiya is planning to firm an order for further nine Antonov An-148 regional jets, despite its recent complaints about the type's reliability.
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Thai to decide on widebodies order by year-end
Thai Airways International plans to decide on an order for new widebodies by the end of the year, and is likely to go with a mix of Boeing 787s and Airbus...
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Gol plans to launch Aeroparque services by year-end
Brazil's Gol expects to finally launch services to Buenos Aires' Aeroparque airport by the end of this year.
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FAA approves STC from PATS boosting 757 range
PATS Aircraft Systems has won a US Federal Aviation Administration supplemental type certificate to install up to six auxiliary fuel tanks on Boeing 757-200s that could allow a range of 5,000nm (9,260km).
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NewsIndonesia's Sriwijaya to purchase 10 737s
Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air plans to sign a purchase agreement next week for 10 Boeing 737-800s, as it seeks to launch more international services
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Airbus reaches 380 deliveries at three-quarter mark
Airbus delivered 380 aircraft over the first three-quarters of 2010, 22 more than the figure achieved at the same stage last year.
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NewsPICTURE: British Airways unveils 'retro' livery as 757 era ends
British Airways has repainted one of its Boeing 757-200s in a retro livery, dating back 27 years, to mark the retirement of the type from its fleet this...
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Business briefs
Comac has signed an agreement with China Construction Bank for financial co-operation. The bank will provide Comac with 50 billion yuan ($7.46 billion) for use in its C919 large aircraft programme
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SIA to offer in-flight connectivity with OnAir
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will roll out in-flight connectivity on its aircraft from the first half of 2011, after signing a deal with connectivity provider...
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Cathay's 747-8Fs delayed to Q3 2011
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways has had the delivery of its Boeing 747-8 freighters delayed to the third quarter of 2011, following a slip in the first...