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Precision Air orders four ATR 42 -600s, one ATR 72-600
Tanzania's Precision Air has signed a contract for the purchase of four ATR 42-600s and one ATR 72-600.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Challenge puts Exim financing back under scrutiny
A legal challenge to the export credit offered by US Export-Import Bank is troubling the air finance sector at a time when it is already worried about Europe's debt crisis and shrinking access to commercial loans.
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NewsPICTURE: Capital Air Services takes delivery of EC135 Hermès
Eurocopter has handed over an EC135 to UK charter company Capital Air Services
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IN FOCUS: How can GDS suppliers meet ancillaries challenge?
GDS suppliers are determined to convince airlines that they possess the flexibility and ambition to deliver all the ancillary revenue generating capability they need
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NewsEuropean court rules in favour of airline inclusion in emissions trading
Europe's highest court has ruled in favour of the European Union's plan to include aviation in its Emissions Trading System (ETS) from 1 January 2012.
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IN FOCUS: How larger regional aircraft are upscaling interiors
ATR sees raised expectations for the cabin, but the jury is still out on connectivity The need to meet passenger requirements for seamless travel is...
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Cebu Pacific, CAE to open Philippines training centre
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific and Canadian training equipment and services provider CAE have entered into a joint venture agreement to establish...
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EASA warns over TBM 700 nose gear
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) to operators of Socata TBM 700s following the rupture of a bolt attaching...
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Boeing aims to reduce fuel burn with in-flight programme
A little known programme offered by Boeing since October 2010 called InFlight Optimization Services offers airlines the ability to get up-to-date, en route...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Learning lessons from retailers is key to ancillaries potential
Despite all the progress airlines have made with ancillary revenues to improve their bottom lines, a shift to a retail mindset is still key to unlocking the full potential.
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Kingston overrun triggers tailwind training recommendations
The overrun of an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Kingston, Jamaica two years ago, has prompted investigators to seek a requirement for training to land...
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NewsQantas A330 upset pinned on rare data-spike effect
Australian investigators have cited a flight-control computer design limitation, and a rare air-data signal spike, as the triggers for the mysterious in-flight...
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NewsEtihad acquires 29% stake in Air Berlin
Etihad Airways is to increase its stake in Air Berlin to 29%, making it the largest single shareholder in the German carrier.
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NewsLion Air plans new aircraft order in February
Indonesian low cost carrier Lion Air plans another aircraft order in February 2012, and stressed that its November order for 230 Boeing 737-family aircraft...
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NewsSikorsky expects first S-76D handover in September
Manufacturer expects to deliver first of its new medium-class helicopters in September after 'stubbing its toe' on the way
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NewsJetBlue puts P&W back into lead for A320neo engines
US low-fare operator JetBlue Airways has tentatively opted for the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine for the Airbus A320neo, for which it has an order for 40. It...
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American offers Samsung Galaxy tablet on board
American Airlines has rolled out the Samsung Galaxy tablet as the new personal entertainment device for premium passengers on certain flights from today. The...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Spirit Airlines gives new face to market stimulation
Spirit Airlines is taking a page from the playbook of the early days of Southwest Airlines using ultra low fares to stimulate markets and grow its profits....
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NewsPICTURES: Air Tour pilot deviated from standard route
An air tour helicopter pilot flying four passengers on a Part 135 sightseeing trip from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam deviated from the standard air tour route...