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Bombardier pushes ahead with CSeries
Bombardier finally cemented its decision to go ahead with its 110/130-seat CSeries twinjet in March when launch customer Lufthansa firmed up its Farnborough 2008 deal for up to 60 aircraft
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Next generation widebodies: Dreams of tomorrow
After two years of delays Boeing is confident the 787's first flight is imminent, while Airbus is preparing to build the first XWB
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EASA clears A380's brake-to-vacate and overrun protection
Lufthansa and Air France are set to introduce two landing systems on the Airbus A380, one designed to increase runway efficiency and the other to prevent...
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NewsPICTURES: Air France poised to take first Airbus A380
This week, Air France becomes the latest airline to take delivery of an Airbus A380, before launching Paris-New York services in November. The French...
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India's HAL to manufacture flaperons for Boeing 777s
Boeing has contracted India's Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) to manufacture the flaperons that will be used on its 777 series of aircraft ordered by the country's...
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Jetstar and V Australia allowed to start services to Fiji
Australia has allowed Qantas subsidiary Jetstar and Virgin Blue's long-haul arm V Australia to begin services to Fiji, with both carriers receiving a lower...
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Fiji's Air Pacific swings to full-year loss on higher costs
Fiji's Air Pacific Group has reported a pre-tax loss of $14.3 million for the year to 31 March 2009, down sharply from the profit of $38.15 million a year...
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American, Air France reschedule AIRE demos
American Airlines and Air France are preparing to demonstrate next generation technologies and procedures designed to cut noise pollution and carbon emissions...
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Southwest to tier Wi-Fi prices, details Internet trial
Southwest Airlines will use tiered fees to sell in-flight connectivity when the carrier finalizes pricing for Row 44's high-speed Ku-band-based Internet...
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MASkargo forms alliance with Hainan Airlines Group
MASkargo has formed an alliance with Hainan Airlines Group (HNA) so the two businesses can have a broader network.
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MASkargo seeking leases on widebody freighters
MASkargo is speaking to leasing companies about leases on widebodies to replace its Boeing 747-200 freighters.
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Southwest tests new interior materials as it targets fuel savings
Southwest Airlines has begun a six-month, in-flight evaluation of new interior materials as the low-cost carrier seeks to reduce fuel costs and greenhouse...
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NewsNTSB investigates errant Northwest A320
Officials from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating what happened to a Northwest Airlines A320 (N03274) with 147 passengers...
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US Airways considers selling remainder of E-190 fleet
US Airways is considering selling the remainder of its Embraer 190 fleet, after reaching an agreement with Republic Airways Holdings to off-load a total...
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Iberia plans to establish a new carrier in Madrid
Spanish carrier Iberia today disclosed plans to create a new network airline based in Madrid as part of a new strategic plan adopted by the airline's board...
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Boeing closes in on 2d 787 line decision
Boeing's chief executive, James McNerney, says a final decision about the second assembly line for the 787 is imminent. The airframer has also restated its...
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Tokyo Narita opens extension to its second runway
Tokyo Narita airport today opened the extension to its second runway.
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NewsAirbus invited to join Boeing’s recycling efforts
Boeing wants to collaborate with its chief rival to develop technologies for recycling aircraft materials, according to its programme manager of airplane...
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Delta to launch Seoul Incheon service in 2010
Delta Air Lines next year is launching a scheduled service from Detroit to Seoul Incheon.