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US Airways pilots expect to be partners in any future merger
Hard on the heels of a report that US Airways is in merger talks with fellow Star Alliance member United Airlines, the union representing US Airways' pilots...
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NewsPICTURE: Discovery docks with ISS for penultimate mission
Space Shuttle Discovery, which was launched from the Kennedy Space Center on 5 April on STS-131 for its penultimate flight into space, has docked with the...
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CSeries pre-production wing tests begin in Belfast
Testing on Bombardier's full-scale pre-production demonstrator wing for the CSeries has begun at the airframer's Belfast plant. Using test data from...
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UK CAA prepares to outsource instrument procedure design
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has started handing over instrument flight procedure design to the private sector and expects this to be complete within...
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NewsHeathrow wing-clash probe seeks heightened warnings to pilots
London Heathrow Airport's operator and its air traffic service are to assess whether wing-tip clearance warnings to taxiing
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Lessor AirCastle sceptical about re-engined narrowbody timings
US operating lessor AirCastle is unconvinced that any re-engined narrowbody from Airbus and Boeing will be available as quickly as has been suggested.
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AirAsia and VietJet ink deal on Vietnamese low-cost carrier
Malaysia's AirAsia and Vietnam's VietJet have signed an agreement confirming a deal to start up a new low-cost carrier in Vietnam.
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China Eastern and China Airlines to increase cooperation
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines and Taiwan's China Airlines have signed an agreement to deepen their cooperation in various aspects of the air transport...
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Australian appeal court awards big compensation in toxic cabin air case
Substantial damages have been awarded to an Australian airline cabin attendant for respiratory illness attributed to toxic fumes in cabin air - the first time a law court anywhere has called an airline to account for health damage caused by contaminated cabin air.
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Aircell introduces Gogo monthly subscription plan
Aircell has introduced a new monthly subscription plan for its Gogo in-flight Internet service.
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FAA details impact of tarmac rule on controllers
The US FAA has issued guidance for air traffic controllers to manage requests...
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NTSB: industry unaware of tyre pressure dangers
A seemingly minor uncompleted maintenance task spawned a "perfect storm" accident chain that led to disastrous consequences for a Bombardier Learjet 60 crew and passengers during a late night departure from Columbia, South Carolina in September 2008.
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BAA's 'yellow copyright' forces Gatwick signage change
London Gatwick Airport's new owner is having to pay around £1.5 million ($2.3 million) to change the long-established yellow-and-black signage around the terminal.
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First flight for glass cockpit MD 500
A new glass cockpit option for the MD Helicopters 500 single-engined turbine is nearing US FAA certification following first flight of the new configuration today at Texas completions and maintenance centre United Rotorcraft Solutions.
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Business: Good week - Bad week
B/E AEROSPACE The cabin interior supplier has secured more than $250 million in orders from nine airlines and leasing companies for its new lightweight economy...
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Business briefs
Mega-lessor International Lease Finance has lost its second chief executive in the space of two months, after John Plueger retired with immediate effect
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NewsKong Kong's HAECO increases stake in Xiamen subsidiary
Maintenance, repair and overhaul firm Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering (HAECO) has increased its stake in Taikoo Xiamen Aircraft Engineering (TAECO). HAECO...
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Virgin Blue orders CFM56-7BE engines for new 737s
Australia's Virgin Blue has ordered the CFM International CFM56-7BE engine as part of last week's deal for 50 Boeing 737 aircraft.
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NewsQatar Airways studies re-engined A320 alongside CSeries
Upgraded Airbus single-aisle family in frame as negotiations continue with Bombardier over possible CSeries order
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Evektor pitches at the utility market
The Moravian light sport aircraft specialist is pitching for the utility market with its EV-55 twin. Will it make it off the ground?