Airframers – Page 602
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Airbus backs overhaul of pitot icing certification standards
New standards for pitot probes are expected to emerge from a working group being founded in the wake of June's fatal loss of an Air France Airbus A330 over...
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: Boeing clears 787 to fly 15 December
Boeing has officially set 15 December at 1800 GMT (1000 PT) for the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner after receiving final approval from the US Federal...
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Bedford cites Midwest’s traction against AirTran in Milwaukee
Republic CEO Bryan Bedford says the company's subsidiary Midwest is improving in both market share and revenue performance in Milwaukee, and believes Midwest's...
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GECAS "pursuing legal remedies" against India's Paramount
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) is "pursuing all available legal remedies" against India's Paramount Airways for allegedly defaulting on the payment...
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News787 first flight window on 15 December
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner's first flight window is set to open on 15 December at 10:00 local time at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. "With high-speed...
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Embraer signs $2.2 billion financing deal with China's CDB Leasing
China's CDB Leasing (CLC) has signed an agreement with Embraer to provide aircraft financing and leasing services to the airframer's potential customers.
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China Southern reports 14% traffic growth in November
China Southern Airlines has posted a 14% increase in passenger traffic in November, helped by strong growth in the regional market.
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NewsBoeing completes 787 static test analysis, final gauntlet
Boeing has completed analysis of 787 side-of-body reinforcement, as well as its final gauntlet testing, clearing the way for the final few steps towards...
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EASA orders check of Airbus ram air turbines
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has mandated that operators of a large variety of Airbus aircraft fitted with Hamilton Sundstrand ram air turbines...
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NewsBoeing ups 787 weights, shrinks -9 wing
After more than two years of delays and speculation about the impact of excess weight on the 787's carbonfibre airframe, Boeing has increased the maximum...
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Irkut selects P&W geared turbofan as MS-21 engine platform
Russian aircraft manufacturer Irkut has selected Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G geared turbofan as a platform on which to develop an engine to power the proposed...
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Australia's Jetstar to add 77 new weekly domestic flights
Australia's Jetstar is to increase frequency on 11 domestic routes, adding 77 new weekly return services, and increasing the pressure on rivals Tiger Airways...
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NewsBombardier’s CSeries under evaluation by Republic
Republic Airways Holdings is evaluating the Bombardier CSeries as it examines re-fleeting options for its subsidiary Frontier Airlines. Frontier became...
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Boeing commences 787 final gauntlet tests
Boeing has commenced its final gauntlet testing for its 787 Dreamliner, the last round of closed-loop testing planned before first flight, the company confirms.
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Portable IFE firm confident in role at Alaska despite Wi-Fi plan
Portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) specialist digEcor is confident its handheld devices will continue to play a role in Alaska Airlines' in-flight entertainment...
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NewsSouth Africa's Airlink battles to avoid grounding
South African regional carrier Airlink is fighting to avoid being grounded after the country's transport ministry indicated that he would consider a block...
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RR: Trent 1000 “absolutely ready” for 787 first flight
Rolls-Royce chief engineer for the Trent 1000 program says the engine is "absolutely ready to fly" on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner later this month.
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Boeing completes first 747-8F engine runs
Boeing has completed first engine runs on its 747-8 Freighter as the aircraft moves closer to its first flight early next year.