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ANZ-Virgin Blue alliance clears last hurdle
New Zealand has approved the proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand (ANZ) and Virgin Blue, clearing the alliance's last regulatory hurdle.
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Basler conversion revives DC-3 beyond its 75th birthday
With a large payload, Basler's Turbo BT-67 - a replacement for the 75-year-old DC-3 - is proving its worth in dealing with problems in the world's most difficult areas
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Polar props
What is it like to supply a remote science camp when your airport is a patch of frozen sea?
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Business briefs
Elbit Systems of America has boosted its US military services offering with the $85 million cash acquisition of M7 Aerospace, which supports aerostructures manufacturing, logistics, maintenance, engineering and supply chain management.
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Mexican UAV crash under investigation
The single-engine Orbiter Mini UAV, built by Israeli firm Aeronautics Defense Systems, was on a mission when a mechanical problem forced it down, Mexican...
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NewsBoeing sees 737 rates at 50 per month
Even as Boeing weighs taking production rates of the popular 737 beyond the 38 per month officials have announced, to 42 a month (41 for the commercial 737...
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News787-10 back on the table as answer to A330-300
Even as Boeing continues to struggle with the 787-8 program, future planning calls for resurrecting plans for the 787-10 that have been on indefinite hold...
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NewsBoeing unveils another increase in Boeing 777 production
After announcing plans in March of this year to boost 777 production from five to seven aircraft per month in mid-2011, Boeing today said it is increasing...
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Market outlook: The airline white-knuckle ride
Chris Tarry reflects on the ups and downs of 2010. Analysis by Flightglobal Insight
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Is technology limiting further ancillary revenue growth?
Airlines of all kinds from across the globe are racing to grow their ancillary revenues still further, but is technology keeping up with their efforts?
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Is check-in dead?
Airlines have made strides towards automating check-in. Could this be a sign that the age-old process is becoming redundant? Airlines have invested...
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Opinion
Comment: certain uncertainty
Airbus thinks customers will rush to sign up for the 15% fuel burn reduction that its A320 NEO offers. But as Toulouse ratchets up its sales effort, opinion...
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Airbus shakes up single-aisle battle with NEO launch
Launch of A320 family re-engining upgrade opens up narrowbody choice but raises concerns over future values Airbus has thrown down the gauntlet to...
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North American LCCs continue to secure strategic deals with network airlines
Interline relationships between North American low-cost and mainline carriers continue to proliferate as they partner to broaden their network reach. The...
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Mexicana's void quickly filled by other Mexican carriers
Mexicana may still be trying to re-launch but its share of the business has already been taken over by other carriers Mexico's remaining carriers have...
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Sukhoi's Su-25UBM completes state acceptance trials
Sukhoi has completed state acceptance trials for the Su-25UBM twin-seat attack aircraft and operational trainer, including the use of live weapons.
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Forecast 2011: Asia set to lead the way again in 2011
Fragile economies, flatter yields and rising oil prices are likely to pull at airlines' new-found profitability in the year ahead
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Ryanair stirs things up for local carriers in Barcelona
Europe's fiercest low-cost competitor launched its Barcelona invasion just four months ago, but the airline is already making its presence felt on the incumbent operators, the airport and the region
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Focus: The evolving Russian market
Russia's rescue plan for six regional carriers - their consolidation into Aeroflot - has still some way to go before being fully realised, and raises many...