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SINGAPORE 2010: IAE studies new engine as pressure builds for strategy on re-engining offering
With pressure growing on International Aero Engines to nail down its strategy to provide a powerplant for re-engined single-aisles from Airbus and Boeing,...
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NewsTurkish Airlines to acquire 20 737-800/900ERs
Turkish Airlines has agreed to acquire 20 Boeing 737-800/900 aircraft. The agreement, detailed in a statement to the Istanbul stock exchange, follow...
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SINGAPORE 2010: ST Aerospace seeks cockpit upgrade launch customer
ST Aerospace is offering a flat-screen electronic flight instrument system upgrade for older-generation airliners, and displayed the concept in a full-scale...
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SINGAPORE 2010: HK Airlines to take six more A330-200s
Hong Kong Airlines has agreed to take another six Airbus A330-200s, under a new memorandum of understanding with the airframer. The airline originally...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Airbus targets early A320 re-engining decision, 2015 debut
A decision to introduce a re-engined A320 into service by the end of 2015 should come by around mid-year, says Airbus's chief salesman John Leahy. "Ideally...
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Small US aerospace firm hopes for role in China's C919
Pinnacle Energy, a US company involved in coal and alternative energy, has decided to move into the aerospace sector by buying assets from Harbin Aerospace's...
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SINGAPORE 2010: GAMECO and China Postal to extend maintenance contract
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Company (GAMECO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Postal Airlines to extend a maintenance...
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Alaska nears Wi-fi decision
Alaska Airlines continues to evaluate in-flight internet providers and appears close to finalising an agreement after offering Wi-fi access on a single Boeing...
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Copa considers transferring 737s to Aero Republica
Colombia's Aero Republica confirms it is looking at taking Boeing 737NGs from Panamanian sister carrier Copa Airlines, but claims it has not yet made any...
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SINGAPORE 2010: GEnx-2B starts icing certification tests
General Electric has started ice testing of the GEnx-2B engine powering the Boeing 747-8. "The icing test on the GEnx-2B will simulate the complete...
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IATA’s latest assessment shows fares hover below pre-downturn levels
IATA in its latest financial monitor outlining trends for December and January sees encouraging signs through rising fares, but warns that ticket prices...
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SINGAPORE 2010: 757 replacement gets new focus as 787-3 dwindles
With the apparent demise of the short-range 787-3 looming large, Boeing says a medium-range Dreamliner is not on the cards, but it envisages its future 737...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Tiger advances delivery of four A320s
Singapore's Tiger Airways has finalised an advanced delivery agreement with Airbus for four Airbus A320 aircraft. Originally scheduled to be delivered...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Embraer chasing large order from Asia for Super Tucanos
Embraer is in discussions with more than five countries in Asia Pacific with regards to buying the Embraer Super Tucano, which is both a trainer and light...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Embraer to select industrial partners for KC-390 by mid-2011
Embraer aims to select industrial partners by mid-next year for the Embraer KC-390 medium-lift military transport. This is because the joint-definition...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Qatar expands operations in South-east Asia
Qatar Airways has expanded its operations in South-east Asia, by increasing frequencies and boosting aircraft capacity on routes in the region.
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SINGAPORE 2010: P&W and Royal Brunei sign engine maintenance deal
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) and Royal Brunei Airlines have signed a three-year agreement for overhaul and part repair services for the airline's V2500 engines. The...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Garuda to raise $300 million from IPO
Garuda Indonesia plans to raise $300 million through its initial public offering (IPO), which will be launched in the middle of this year.
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SINGAPORE 2010: Turkish opts for Honeywell avionics
Turkish Airlines has signed up to be the launch customer for Honeywell's Smart Traffic system. The carrier will get an avionics suite that includes...
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NewsSINGAPORE 2010: Airbus aiming for A320 re-engining decision by Farnborough air show
Airbus is aiming to decide whether to launch an A320 family re-engining programme by the Farnborough air show in July, for service entry from the end of...