All aerospace news – Page 980
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Airbus 2009 order target will be a challenge: Leahy
Airbus's chief salesman John Leahy expects the industry's extremely sluggish order pace to pick up as 2009 progresses, but is pessimistic about achieving...
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Airbus single-aisle output could revive next year
Narrowbody production could head back up by end of 2010
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Aerosur hands LAB lifeline with 727 wet-lease
Bolivia's struggling carrier Lloyd Aereo Boliviano (LAB) is to operate a Boeing 727-200 on behalf of the country's largest airline, Aerosur, after signing...
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Airbus slows A380 final assembly ramp-up
Airframer decelerates output increase of ultra-large airliner as it evaluates customers' delivery needs in the downturn
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Airbus to test A350 fuselage/cabin behaviour early in flight-testing
Airbus has revealed the first details of the A350 XWB's flight test programme, which will involve five aircraft flying about 3,000h. The airframer intends...
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EBACE: Esperia's grand plans yield order for AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland has received an order for one Grand light twin helicopter from Esperia Aviation Services. The aircraft, configured with six cabin seats,...
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NewsMAS' engineering arm signs JV deal with EADS SECA
Malaysia Airlines' MAS Aerospace Engineering (MASAE) is establishing a joint-venture in Kuala Lumpur with EADS SECA, which specialises in maintenance, repair...
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EBACE: Mistral showcases G300 piston engine
Mistral Engines (stand 369), a start-up engine manufacturer, is showcasing its latest G300 piston engine at the show. The 300hp (225kW) liquid cooled...
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Bombardier reveals plan for Q100 life extension programme
Bombardier has unveiled plans to extend the economic life of its Dash 8 Q100s by 50% as a growing number of the type come close to crossing the current 80,000...
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AirTran opts for Wi-Fi; aims to equip entire fleet by mid-summer
Low-cost carrier AirTran Airways has become the latest US operator to partner with in-flight connectivity provider Aircell to offer passengers wireless Internet...
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Japanese carriers feel the heat
Japanese carriers All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have revealed the extent of the hit they have taken from the financial downturn
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News In brief
Boeing, Rolls-Royce, RUAG Aerospace and German contract manufacturer Deharde Maschinenbau have signed an agreement to test a model...
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NewsFive A350 XWBs to feature in test-flight programme
Airbus' test-flight programme for the A350 XWB will comprise five aircraft, two of which will be fitted with interior cabins. The airframer expects...
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EBACE: Honeywell's wireless communications now available to Falcon operators, with avionics upgrades to follow
Honeywell's wireless communications are now available to Falcon operators, with avionics upgrades to follow. Honeywell has certificated its new Communication...
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EBACE: Restaurant guide
Geneva has a good mix of international restaurants from high-end to budget and offers perfect options for air show business and pleasure. Le Chat-Botté 13...
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EBACE: Bombardier jets targeted for Honeywell avionics upgrades
Honeywell is developing a range of new avionics capabilities for BombardierChallenger 601 and Global Express aircraft. The new features include a future...
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EBACE: PICTURE: How many engineers does it take to lift a Eurocopter EC145
How many engineers does it take to lift a Eurocopter EC145 Stylence? Just onebehind the controls of a very large crane. Eurocopter brought its newest...
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NewsDelta to offer Wi-Fi on its domestic fleet by September
Delta Air Lines will finish equipping its Boeing MD-90 fleet with in-flight Wi-Fi by the end of the month, with the remainder of its domestic fleet scheduled...