All aerospace news – Page 897
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First flight of interiors-fitted 787 slides to March
First flight of Boeing's third flight test aircraft has moved into March, citing a pre-fitting of flight test instrumentation that the company believes will...
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Fokker Services - life after death
Fokker the airframer is long gone, but out-of-production aircraft are a growth business
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ANZ profit rises to NZ$56 million in H1
Air New Zealand (ANZ) reported a sharp increase in half-year earnings today amid a fall in demand resulting from tough operating conditions due to the global...
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NewsAlaska eyes Gogo Video and Wi-fi-enabled IFE
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines will likely evaluate Aircell's forthcoming video download service for its flights to Hawaii, Canada and Mexico as the carrier...
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NewsRepublic orders 40 CSeries and options 40 more
US-based Republic Airways Holdings has ordered 40 Bombardier CSeries aircraft and placed options on 40 more. The company has signed a purchase agreement...
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NewsCongress to dump Obama NASA plan
White House plans to axe NASA's return-to-the-Moon Constellation programme and ground the Space Shuttle have sparked unified opposition from Congress...
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Asian airlines traffic up 7% in January
Passenger traffic among Asian carriers grew 7% in January, as air traffic demand continues to recover.
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Bell 429 off and running – officially
Bell has handed over its first 429 twin, to Des Moines helicopter emergency medical services operator Mercy One, after a four-month kitting out by Air Methods, which will operate the aircraft.
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NewsAlaska picks Aircell's Gogo in-flight Internet over Row 44
Alaska Airlines has opted to install Aircell's Gogo in-flight Internet system on its entire fleet, reversing its previous plan to offer rival Row 44's Ku-band satellite-based connectivity service.
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HELI-EXPO: Honeywell to offer extended voice capabilities on Sentinel MFD
Honeywell has unveiled plans to offer new upgrades for its Sentinel multi-function display, including new voice callouts that will inform pilots how far...
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Indonesian cargo start-up Air Maleo to use F27s
Indonesian cargo start-up Air Maleo aims to start flying next month, using two Fokker F27 freighters. It has purchased three F27 freighters and the...
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Australia's Virgin Blue posts H1 profit of A$62.5m
Virgin Blue has moved into the black, reporting a A$62.5 million ($56 million) net profit for the fiscal first half. For the six months ending 31 December...
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NewsFrontier, Midwest in deal to take onboard retailing to next level
Republic Airways has signed a deal with GuestLogix to implement a sweeping onboard retailing programme on aircraft flown by its subsidiaries, Frontier Airlines and Midwest Airlines.
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Russian helicopter industry continues to chalk up rapid growth
Russian helicopter manufacturers continue to increase production despite the global economic downturn, which has forced nearly every Western manufacturer...
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NewsP&W and MTU harbour hopes for PW6000 revival
Pratt & Whitney and German partner MTU Aero Engines are holding out for a revival in the fortunes of the PW6000 despite having failed to attract any orders...
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NewsAir India extends CFM56 support pact with SR Technics
Air India has extended a maintenance agreement with SR Technics covering support of CFM International CFM56 engines.
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NewsKingfisher to join Oneworld
India's Kingfisher Airlines aims to join the Oneworld as its 12th member, after signing an agreement with the alliance to take its first step towards full...
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HELI-EXPO: Cobham expects HeliSAS certification on Bell 206/407 and AS350 by year-end
Cobham Avionics expects to finally certify its new Stability Augmentation System (SAS) on the Bell 206 and 407 in the third quarter of 2010 and is confident...
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Garuda to auction four 737-400s
Garuda Indonesia is selling four Boeing 737-400 aircraft, as it seeks to renew its fleet.
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Southern Air’s new CEO seeks to acquire more 747-200s
Southern Air continues to look to acquire additional Boeing 747 Classic freighters even as the US cargo carrier begins operating new Boeing 777Fs. Southern...