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Field extends useful life of Dash 8s with flight deck upgrade
Field Aviation has completed the first major modernisation of the flight deck of a Bombardier Dash 8 turboprop, and says it believes many operators will...
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NewsAir New Zealand closes in on in-flight connectivity for 777-300ER
Keen to allow passengers to stay connected to the ground while airborne Air New Zealand assures it is moving closer to offering in-flight connectivity on...
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NewsBoeing development programmes move toward certification
Boeing's two primary commercial development programmes are progressing toward final US Federal Aviation Administration certification as Boeing maintains...
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NewsPICTURES: Air Berlin faces investigation over engine oil leak
Air Berlin is facing multiple investigations into problems with one of its Airbus A330-200s, which resulted in the German airline conducting a passenger flight with an engine showing clear signs of oil leakage.
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PICTURE: First A350-900 main gear delivered for testing
Manufacturer Messier-Dowty has delivered the first Airbus A350-900 main landing-gear to the undercarriage test facility at the airframer's UK site at Filton. The...
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Avianova leases sixth A320
Russian low-cost carrier Avianova has taken delivery of a sixth leased Airbus A320 at its base airport Moscow Sheremetyevo. The aircraft has undergone...
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NewsAmerican continues cabin improvement on 757s
American continues with upgrades on its Boeing 757 fleet with new in-flight entertainment and A/C power ports being completed at the carrier's Tulsa maintenance...
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NewsCompanies upgrade rocket engines
Companies upgrade rockets Two prominent engine manufacturers, Alliant Techsystems and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne announced major upgrades of their...
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NewsRocket engines upgraded
Two prominent engine manufacturers, Alliant Techsystems and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne announced major upgrades of their existing rocket motors for future...
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Middle East Careers: Air Arabia leads the charge for Sharjah
The 75 minute or so drive that separates Emirates' hub of Dubai from Etihad's base in Abu Dhabi is often used to illustrate how the two UAE flag-carriers' ambitious expansion trajectories must ultimately collide. In the low-cost world, two other airlines are embarking on similar, but different, growth strategies at ...
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Boeing posts higher first quarter profit on lower revenues
Boeing reported a 13% year-over-year increase in first quarter net profit to $586 million, despite planned lower 777 deliveries and a 2% decrease in quarterly...
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Northrop starts BAMS radar testing
Northrop Grumman has started system tests of the multifunction active sensor for the US Navy's BAMS programme ...
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NewsInvestigators close in on sunken AF447's flight recorders
French investigators are confident that they have identified the most likely area of wreckage in which to find the flight recorders of the Air France Airbus...
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Middle East Careers: Youthful ambition fuels Etihad
Etihad is only eight years old but has rapidly built up a 60-strong fleet and established itself as a major intercontinental connector
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NewsANZ outlines scope of new aviation institute
Air New Zealand has launched a new organisation offering industry-wide training as it seeks a larger and more global role in airline training.
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NewsTu-204SM struggles as key supporter backs away
Russia's beleaguered Tupolev Tu-204SM programme is struggling to avoid total derailment after lessor Ilyushin Finance, its key supporter, withdrew its interest.
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NewsMiddle East Careers: Flydubai recruits staff for its own MRO operation
In another sign that Emirates offshoot Flydubai intends to be its own airline, the Dubai-based low-cost start-up has created an in-house maintenance operation.
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Middle East Careers: Al Baker's gameplan
Qatar being awarded the 2022 World Cup has added impetus to the expansion plans of Doha's five-star rated flag-carrier
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American focuses on component maintenance in targeting third party work
American Airlines is targeting component maintenance repair and overhaul to expand its work for outside carriers, and plans to market those capabilities...
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NewsSouthwest 737 slides off Chicago runway
A Southwest 737-700 slid off the runway at Chicago's Midway Airport during landing this afternoon. Initial reports say that none of the 134 passengers...