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Losses show tough road ahead for new Aer Lingus chief
the size of the task awaiting new Aer Lingus chief executive Christoph Mueller has been made abundantly clear after the struggling Irish carrier revealed...
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NewsBoeing plans first 787 flight by year-end
Boeing today said the first flight for the 787 should occur by year-end with first delivery scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2010. The 787's first...
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CAE gets new training deals for A330 tankers, CH-53 helicopters
CAE is to provide training equipment for Airbus A330 tankers on order for Saudi Arabia and the UAE ...
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Russia revives An-70 project, as commercial users step forward
Russia has moved to revive Antonov's dormant An-70 tactical transport project, with a new accord having been agreed at the MAKS Moscow air show in mid-August.
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Russia to relaunch Mi-34 with Turbomeca engine
Russian Helicopters (RH) is to relaunch production of the Mil Mi-34
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NewsUK RAF launches Afghan work-up with Merlin helicopters
The RAF has launched a four-month series of exercises in the USA to prepare its Merlin HC3/3A crews for operations in Afghanistan ...
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UAC considers alternative site for A320 freighter plant
United Aircraft is considering choosing an alternative construction site for a planned Airbus A320-family freighter conversion facility. Following...
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PAL announces cost cutting measures
Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to offer early retirement packages to its staff to cut costs and boost productivity.
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Thales to market Xsight's runway-debris detection system
France's Thales is creating a partnership with Israeli company Xsight Systems to market jointly runway debris detection equipment. The partnership...
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Continental nears completion of LTV3 system on 737-900ERs
Continental Airlines is moving quickly to equip its Boeing domestic fleet with LiveTV's latest live television system, revealing in an update that 88% of...
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Eurocopter sells two more EC225s to China
China's Ministry of Transport has signed a deal with Eurocopter for another two EC225 helicopters, following up on a 2007 order for two EC225s that went...
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NewsAir China and Cathay to set up cargo JV by end-2009
Air China and Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific hope to conclude a cargo joint venture deal by the end of the year. The two carriers first announced plans...
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China Eastern pilot cadets to train in Australia
Brisbane-based Flight Training Australia (FLA) has signed a deal with China Eastern Airlines and the Civil Aviation University of China in Tianjin to train...
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Atlant-Soyuz firms order for An-148s and Tu-204SMs
Moscow's governmental carrier Atlant-Soyuz has firmed its orders for 30 Antonov An-148 and 15 Tupolev Tu-204SM aircraft. The agreement, signed with...
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VistaJet plans strong presence at Asian Aerospace
VistaJet aims to bolster Asian demand for its services with a strong presence at September's Asian Aerospace show in Hong Kong, where it will demonstrate...
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AirAsia X hopes to switch to A330s on Abu Dhabi route
AirAsia X is hoping it can generate enough traffic to Abu Dhabi that it can switch aircraft type to Airbus A330s.
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ANZ profits down sharply to NZ$21 million
Air New Zealand's (ANZ) profits have plummeted due to a fall in demand, volatility as well as increased competition.
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Southwest works with FAA to resolve unauthorised parts issue
Southwest Airlines says it is working with FAA towards a resolution of installation of unauthorised parts on roughly 46 737s. A carrier spokesman confirmed...
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Asian airline traffic down 7.8% in July
Major carriers in the Asia Pacific carried 11.5 million passengers in July, down 7.8% year-on-year.