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NewsIATA AGM: JAL plans mindset transformation
Japan Airlines (JAL) aims to transform in the coming months from a bureaucratic-entity into a carrier focused on its commercial aims and profitability.
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Boeing eager to nail down timeframe for cleansheet narrowbody
Boeing CEO Jim McNerney says he still prefers to replace the 737 with a cleansheet design unless airline demand fails to mature before 2025.
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Republic expects Frontier 3Q load factor to reach 90%
Republic Airways Holdings expects its Frontier Airlines subsidiary to post load factors of at least 90% this summer as the low-cost carrier starts to benefit...
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NewsIberia places A320 order on behalf of British Airways
Five Airbus A320s firmed as an order by Spanish flag-carrier Iberia last month after actually destined to be delivered to merger partner British Airways.
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NewsUS Army opens bidding for King Air 350ER contract
The US Army plans to sign a contract in September for up to eight modified Beechcraft King Air 350ER surveillance aircraft ...
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ANA targets first 787 commercial flight in January 2011
Boeing 787 launch customer All Nippon Airways (ANA) hopes to operate its first commercial flight with the 787-8 as early as January 2011.
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JetBlue to introduce buy-on-board service
JetBlue Airways is preparing to introduce a buy-on-board option later this month on all Airbus A320 flights over three hours and 45 minutes. The carrier's...
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Mexico's VivaAerobus seeks to acquire additional 737-300s
VivaAerobus is seeking to acquire two to four additional Boeing 737-300s to support further network expansion in 2011.
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American plans to cut Boston-Washington, DC flights in November
Continuing with the roll-out of its "cornerstone" strategy, American Airlines plans to cut six daily flights from Boston to Washington National airport on...
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747-8F undergoing repairs after tug incident
One of Boeing's 747-8F flight test aircraft sustained damage to its fan cowl and engine inlet when it impacted a tug while being towed.
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Ecuador looks to trim Super Tucano purchase
Ecuador wants to reduce its Super Tucano order to 18 aircraft to free funds to buy 12 ex-South African Air Force Cheetah fighters ...
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Holy city Medina among new Gulf Air routes
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is opening services to three more regional destinations including the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia. The carrier...
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NewsEmirates to recruit 700 pilots in next 18 months
After largely closing its doors to new recruits during the 2009 downturn, Emirates plans to hire more than 700 pilots over the next 18 months
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Airbus' May figures list first cancellations of 2010
Airbus secured orders for 14 aircraft during May, including four A330-200s for leasing company CIT.
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NewsConviasa 737 hit volcano during badly-executed approach pattern
Poor airmanship from pilots of a Conviasa Boeing 737-200, including a failure to respond to a ground-proximity warning, resulted in the jet's crashing on...
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NewsIATA AGM: IATA's e-freight project lands in China
IATA's e-freight project, designed to eventually shave $4.9 billion in costs annually across the air cargo supply chain, took a major step forward recently
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Air crash leads Indian authorities to inspect local airports
India's directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) plans to inspect airports in the country as part of a safety drive, following two recent incidents.
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NewsBombardier 'hopeful' of CSeries customer in China this year
Bombardier is growing ever more confident that it could score its first Chinese customer for the CSeries aircraft in the coming months. The Canadian...
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Landing gear mishap spurs NTSB recommendations for maintenance training
A retracted landing gear incident at Air Wisconsin Airlines has led the National Transportation Safety Board to conclude more on-the-job training is necessary...
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Luxair orders single 737-800
Luxembourg flag-carrier Luxair has ordered a Boeing 737-800, to replace the -800 model currently on lease.