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Boeing starts first assembly on 777F, reaffirms schedule
Boeing has reconfirmed that the effects of a 787 production delay are not yet carrying over to other major development programmes. Major assembly...
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Spirit receives first Kodiak from Quest
New manufacturer Quest Aircraft has delivered its first Kodiak single-turboprop utility aircraft to Spirit Air. Sandpoint, Idaho-based Quest received...
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JAL downsizes to increase frequency
Japan Airlines will switch to smaller-capacity aircraft on six international passenger routes this fiscal year, and domestically will introduce its first...
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Germanwings, Eurowings and TUIfly tie up to create German giant
Germany's leisure airline sector could be set for a major consolidation with Germanwings, Eurowings and TUIfly discussing a merger. If completed, the deal...
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Russia refines OAK product strategy
Russia's United Aircraft (OAK) aerospace conglomerate is shifting its focus from large regional jets to mainline airliners, as it looks to address the long-term...
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Merpati C-212 deal gives boost to struggling Indonesian Aerospace
Merpati Nusantara Airlines has ordered 10 C-212 turboprops from Indonesian...
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Horizon studies dropping CJs and going all-turboprop
US regional considers phase-out of CRJ700s to reduce costs in face of high fuel prices
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US export lobby changes tack over controls
Defence manufacturers seeking overseas sales aim lobbying effort at the President
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Airbus launches alternative fuels tests with A380 GTL demonstration flight
Airbus took an important step in its evaluation of alternative fuels last week when it flew an A380 test aircraft with one of its engines powered by a synthetic...
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Boeing considers 737 rate increase, 777-200 replacement after 2008
Boeing will consider production rate increases for the 737 programme and continue to focus on boosting productivity as it assesses the still-unknown financial...
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ANA confirms plan to order large widebodies, possibly RJs
All Nippon Airways plans to place an order for large widebody aircraft to replace its Boeing 747-400s and has also confirmed it will be looking at ordering...
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787 certification one-third complete: Boeing
Boeing's 787 programme has completed the first one-third of test and certification requirements for the US FAA in advanced of the flight-test phase. The...
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Airbus completes transition of old A350 customers to XWB
Airbus has completed the transition of customers from the old A350 to the new version with the confirmation of TAM's order for...