All Airframers news – Page 512
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NewsA318 to be available with sharklets from 2013
Airbus has confirmed that A318s will be offered from 2013 with fuel-saving sharklets wing tips.
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Air Nostrum picks Lufthansa division for engine MRO
Spanish regional carrier Air Nostrum has selected Lufthansa Technik's Aero Alzey division to conduct maintenance and overhaul on several engines in its fleet. The...
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Virgin Blue gets nod for Etihad Alliance
Virgin Blue has received an interim approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to form an alliance with Etihad Airways.
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Air France picks business seat; eyeing premium economy for A380
Air France will introduce a new business-class seat to its fleet by the end of this year, and says it also still plans to offer a premium economy product...
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Lufthansa’s board approves Group’s 48 aircraft order
Lufthansa's board approves Group's 48 aircraft order The Lufthansa supervisory board has approved a Group's order for a total of 48 new aircraft. The...
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Sasol conducts first 100% synthetic fuel flight
South African energy company Sasol has for the first time operated a commercial passenger jet powered solely by its synthetic jet fuel, which is derived...
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NewsNTSB: Parking brake error behind JetBlue tyre fire, evacuation
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says pilots of a JetBlue Airbus A320 that experienced landing difficulties at the Sacramento International...
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FlyDubai seals $750m leasing deals with GECAS and BBAM
FlyDubai has closed aviation leasing deals worth $750 million with General Electric Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and Babcock and Brown Aircraft Management...
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Zodiac reveals dip in aircraft systems business
Declining aircraft systems business was responsible for a fall in Zodiac Aerospace's total revenues in the financial year ending 31 August. The French...
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NewsJetBlue vows to offer best in-flight broadband under ViaSat deal
Vowing to offer the industry's "best in-flight broadband" in the commercial sector, JetBlue Airways has stuck a deal with ViaSat that will see the carrier...
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ROUTES: Canada blocks expansion by Middle Eastern carriers
While Canadian airports are actively trying to develop air services, their efforts to recruit carriers from the Middle East and parts of Asia are being hampered by their own government.
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ROUTES: Frontier eyes further international expansion
Frontier Airlines is eyeing further expansion of its international network beyond its current services to Mexico and Costa Rica.
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ROUTES: Ethiopian plans Toronto service with 777-200LRs
Ethiopian Airlines is planning to launch service to Toronto next year, and is evaluating several potential new destinations in the US.
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US Senator seeks to bind KC-X decision to illegal subsidies
Illegal subsidies would have to be factored into the USAF's selection process for the KC-X tanker contract if Congress passes proposed new legislation ...
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ROUTES: Frontier seeks E-190 certification for Aspen
Frontier Airlines is looking at certifying the Embraer E-190 for operations at Aspen as the carrier looks for alternatives to continue serving the lucrative market after it phases out its fleet of Bombardier Dash 8 Q400s.
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Rockwell Collins to provide cabin core system for C919
China's Comac has selected Rockwell Collins to provide the cabin core system (CCS) for its C919 aircraft.
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Opinion
Comment: Endlessly fighting yesterday's battle
True to all expectations, the World Trade Organisation ruling last week on Europe's claim that Boeing receives "illegal" subsidies was a victory for Europe. And, it was a victory for the USA.
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Business briefs
European regulators have cleared UK tour operator Thomas Cook Group to acquire German travel company Oger Tours, after concluding that the transaction would not affect competition