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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing to chose powerplant first, then decide on re-engining
Boeing's commercial aircraft division boss has reiterated the airframer's intention to clear up the questions hanging over its 737 re-engining plans before...
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Optimism grows over use of biofuels in aviation
Optimism over the use of biofuels in the aviation sector appeared to be increasing among attendees at this year's Farnborough air show, with the possibility of scaling up production to the levels needed to make them a viable option starting to look like a more attainable goal than it did ...
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2009 Top 200 airlines passenger traffic
The Airline Business 2009 World Airline Rankings show passenger traffic growth declined by 0.4% among leading carriers last year, though capacity discipline helped keep load factors at healthy levels
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FARNBOROUGH: Concorde question day 5
Concorde is the subject of the latest book in Haynes' successful Owners' Workshop Manual series. Flightglobal is giving away a copy during each day of the show
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FARNBOROUGH: Lufthansa A380 takes Cair humidifier
The first Cair cabin humidification to be installed by an aircraft manufacturer has gone into service on a new Airbus A380 delivered today to Lufthansa.
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FARNBOROUGH: First composite landing
Messier-Dowty (Safran Group) has achieved a historical milestone in the development of the Boeing 787 landing gear, with the first successful take-off...
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FARNBOROUGH: Air Austral orders two 777-200LRs
Reunion-based Air Austral has ordered two additional Boeing 777-200LRs for delivery in mid-2011 and 2012.
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Asian carriers post 19% rise in RPKs in June
Airlines in Asia have been experiencing a strong recovery in passenger and cargo traffic.
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FARNBOROUGH: Orient Thai Airlines signs tentative order for 12 Superjets
Bangkok-based Orient Thai Airlines has signed a tentative order for 12 Sukhoi Superjets, with options for an additional 12.
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FARNBOROUGH: Hainan and ANA to equip Boeing aircraft with winglets
Two Asian airlines have chosen to equip their new Boeing aircraft with blended winglets.
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TRIP to lease three GECAS E-175s, eyes more E-Jets
Brazilian regional carrier TRIP has agreed to lease three Embraer E-175s from GECAS and is seeking to acquire at least two more E-Jets in 2011 in addition...
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FARNBOROUGH: InterSky signs MRO deal with LHT unit
Austrian regional carrier InterSky has signed a long-term engine support deal with Lufthansa Technik covering the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123Bs powering its Bombardier Q300 fleet
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FARNBOROUGH: Aeroflot firms A330-300 order
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has firmed its order for 11 Airbus A330-300s, having recently disclosed that its board had approved the plan.
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FARNBOROUGH: PPG unveils improved A320 windshield
Alabama-based PPG Aerospace has developed a windshield for Airbus A320-family aircraft that is designed to improve moisture resistance and reduce maintenance...
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FARNBOROUGH: Lufthansa Technik Logistik and SuperJet International ink contract
Lufthansa Technik Logistik (LTL) will provide spare parts distribution services for SuperJet International at Frankfurt International airport under a new five-year contract.
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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing seeks Southwest’s input on narrowbody plans
Boeing Commercial Airplanes chief Jim Albaugh is stressing that whatever direction the airframer takes in future narrowbody developments, its key customer...
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FARNBOROUGH: Gazprom arm agrees deal for 10 Superjets
Russia's gas giant Gazprom has signed an agreement of intent for 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. The company's procurement arm, GazpromKomplektatsiya,...
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FARNBOROUGH: Stein Seal UK to provide carbon seals for Trent XWB
Stein Seal UK has been chosen to supply carbon seals to Rolls-Royce for the Trent XWB engine.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bombardier completes CSeries wing test
Bombardier has completed ultimate load testing on the CSeries composite demonstrator wing. During the testing Bombardier successfully replicated 150%...