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Air China posts 11% increase in October traffic
Air China posted an 11% increase in passenger traffic in October, driven by strong growth in the domestic and regional markets.
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BA-Iberia merger – bigger, but is it better?
Time will tell if long-mooted merger of UK flag carrier with Iberia delivers benefits promised
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Lufthansa considers slim seats to increase short-haul capacity
Lufthansa is looking at introducing new seats in its short-haul fleet next year which would allow it to increase capacity while not reducing space for individual...
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FAA pulls 14-year-old proposed flight time, rest rule
The FAA on Monday will officially withdraw a proposed crew flight time limitation and rest rule that languished since its introduction in December 1995 as...
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NewsAfghans receive clutch of four Mi-17s
The US Navy has delivered four new Mi-17s to the Afghan National Army Air Corps; the “first new helicopters Afghanistan has ever received" ...
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NewsAir Berlin secures approval for satellite-based Cat I approaches
German carrier Air Berlin has secured approval to conduct Category I satellite-based approaches following trials which the airline began last year. Air...
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FAA proposes ice detection rules for commuter aircraft
The FAA on Monday will propose a new rule that would require airlines operating aircraft with maximum take off weight (MTOW) of less than 60,000lb (27,216kg)...
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Technican training for Typhoon assembly in Saudi Arabia begins
Eurofighter partner company BAE Systems has begun training technicians for final assembly of the Typhoon fighter jet in Saudi Arabia.
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NewsPICTURE: Boeing breaks ground on second 787 line
Boeing broke ground in North Charleston, South Carolina for the second 787 final assembly line today, marking the first all-new commercial jetliner assembly...
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NewsEurofighter companies land new support deals worth over $1.4bn
Eurofighter nations will benefit from reduced through-life support costs, following the signature of new deals with industry ...
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NewsMeridiana-Eurofly tie-up creates new carrier Meridiana Fly
Italian operator Eurofly and its majority shareholder Meridiana have agreed to fully integrate and become single airline, Meridiana Fly. The new airline...
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NewsNo interest in GTF for A320 unless offered through IAE: Leahy
Airframer hints re-engined A320 will go ahead, but does not want third powerplant provider
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AAPA 09: Thai looks to alliance partners for growth
Thai Airways International plans to expand its international presence with the help of Star Alliance and in partcular alliance partners South African Airways...
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AAPA 09: Thai to replace 4-6 747s with leased 777-300ERs
Thai Airways International plans to get four to six Boeing 777-300ERs to replace its older 747s, says the carrier's executive VP commercial Pruet Boobphakam.
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AAPA 09: Thai to transfer more routes and 3 737s to Nok
Thai Airways International plans to transfer more domestic routes and three Boeing 737-400s to its low-cost carrier Nok Air.
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AAPA 09: Thai to operate its own freighter fleet
Thai Airways International plans to operate its own freighters in future, says the airline's executive vice president (commercial) Pruet Boobphakam.
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DUBAI 09: Honeywell signs deals with Garuda, Kingfisher
Honeywell has secured a deal to provide Garuda Indonesia with weather radar for 25 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, as well as an avionics and APU contract with...
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Dunlop Tyres opens distribution, retread facility in China
UK-based Dunlop Aircraft Tyres has opened a retread and distribution facility in Jinjiang, located in China's Fujian province between Hong Kong and Shanghai.
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AirAsia exploring listings in Thailand, Indonesia
The AirAsia group is looking at the possibility of stock market listings in Thailand and Indonesia, though plans are only at an exploratory stage.