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News747-8F and 787 delivery dates come into focus
Boeing's final month of 747-8 freighter and 787 first delivery milestones has emerged, placing the handover to its patient launch customers as early as 7...
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NewsBombardier considers offering NextGen cabin for aged Dash 8s
Bombardier is looking at offering a NextGen cabin interior to customers of older Dash 8 turboprops, as a means of further extending the life of the aircraft....
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Class 2 and 3 EFBs in pipeline as United-Continental rolls out iPads
United-Continental is looking to ultimately implementing Class 2 and Class 3 electronic flight bags on its aircraft in addition to the portable, kneeboard...
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GE certifies first performance kit for 787
GE Aviation says it has received US FAA certification for its first performance improvement package (PIP) for the GEnx-1B turbofan engine for the Boeing 787.
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Former Etihad CEO Strodel passes away
Former Etihad Airways chief executive Robert Strodel, who helped both the airline's cargo and passenger divisions get off the ground, has died suddenly.
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Fernandes takes state role
Landmark deal between AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines sees low-cost innovator join the establishment Malaysia's airline industry is undergoing a revolution...
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Testing times for biofuels
Recent rush of airline biofuel flights illustrates growing momentum, but ramping up remains key challenge ahead Moves to push forward the use of biofuels...
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Qantas takes flight to Asia
Australian airline unveils plans to create premium carrier in region as part of major shake-up Combine an international division that is chronically...
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Market outlook: Why less may be more for airline profits
Chris Tarry examines the difficulties of keeping capacity in line with demand, when the course to recovery is never straight
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Air Berlin reveals 'slim-fast' shape
Chief executive departs carrier after unveiling cost reduction programme in bid to restore profitability to hybrid model Air Berlin's hybrid strategy...
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Rostekhnologii and IFC sign for up to 135 MS-21s
Airframer is aiming to develop the two smaller variants of its new twinjet first, before it sets timeline for 230-seat -400
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NewsANA firms up domestic, international schedules for 787
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will commence regular service with its Boeing 787 on 1 November, with daily services between Tokyo's Haneda airport and the cities...
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SpiceJet dismisses TPG stake sale reports
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has confirmed it is not in stake sale discussions with private equity firm TPG Capital.
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StandardAero to provide MRO services to Ak Bars Aero
StandardAero has signed a service agreement with Russian regional carrier Ak Bars Aero. The contract covers the maintenance, repair and overhaul of...
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TSB: First Air recorders recovered
Canadian investigators say the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from the First Air Boeing 737-210C aircraft that crashed at Resolute Bay on...
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NewsDelta to cap its narrowbody order at 100 737-900ERs
Delta Air Lines will purchase 100 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft in a bid to replace its ageing 757 fleet, but the carrier has delayed a decision on 100 more...
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United-Continental to inject $550m into fleet upgrades
Improving the passenger experience is firmly on United Airlines' radar as the US major announced it is injecting $550 million into upgrading its fleet, including...
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NewsPICTURE: PAK-FA flameout embarrasses Sukhoi
An engine problem forced Sukhoi's second prototype PAK-FA to abort its take-off run at the MAKS air show on 21 August ...
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Seabird starts flight tests of new Seekers
Australia's Seabird Aviation has launched the flight test programmes of two new versions of its Seeker patrol and surveillance aircraft.
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Baltic Aviation Academy wins Israeli approval for 737 training
Lithuania-based Baltic Aviation Academy has received an approval certificate to operate type rating training for Boeing 737 aircraft from the Israeli Civil...