All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 176
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UK government delays decision on increasing airport capacity
A decision on whether to build new runway capacity in the southeast of England will not be taken before 2015, following the creation of a government commission...
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Romania in 'advanced discussions' over Tarom sale
Romania's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure is in "advanced discussions" with investors over the planned sale of state-owned airline Tarom. In...
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NewsATM improvements could cut 13min from each flight, says Airbus
Fully optimising air traffic management and aircraft systems would cut 13min from the duration of the average flight in Europe and the USA, saving nine million tonnes of excess fuel and cutting 28 million tonnes of CO² emissions each year.
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NewsRyanair talks with Comac a 'genuine, serious commitment'
Low-cost carrier Ryanair has reiterated that its discussions with Chinese airframer Comac on the potential development of a stretched 199-seat variant of...
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Airbus corporate jet set to make South Africa debut
Airbus will complete a major milestone later this month when it exhibits one of its corporate jet models at the Africa Aerospace & Defence show in South...
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NewsNextant Aerospace embarks on marketing push into Asia
Nextant Aerospace hopes to further boost its presence in Asia following a $45 million deal for 10 of its remanufactured 400XTs to Singapore-based Asia Pacific...
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NewsNextant secures 10-aircraft order for remanufactured jet
Nextant Aerospace has secured a 10-aircraft order for its remanufactured 400XT jet from Singapore-based Asia Pacific Jets. All 10 aircraft will be...
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NewsVIDEO: First in-flight weapon release for F-35
Lockheed Martin has hit a significant test milestone with the first in-flight weapon release from an F-35. Achieved on 8 August, the GBU-32 Joint Direct...
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NewsHKA closes all-business-class route to London Gatwick
Hong Kong Airlines is to axe its all-business-class service between London Gatwick and Hong Kong from 10 September, citing the weak economic outlook in Europe. It...
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NewsIndonesia receives first four Super Tucanos
Embraer has delivered four EMB-314 Super Tucano counterinsurgency aircraft to the Indonesian air force, which becomes the first operator of the type in the...
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Kenya Airways plans widespread staff cuts
Kenya Airways is planning a mass cull of staff as it attempts to return the airline to an even keel and lower a cost base it says is at "unsustainable levels". The...
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NewsIAG warns on Spanish job cuts as Iberia drags performance down
International Airlines Group has revised its full-year forecast downwards and warns it will make an operating loss for 2012 as the euro-area crisis continues...
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NewsNorway threatens to cancel NH90 helicopter order
Norway is threatening to cancel its order for NH Industries NH90 helicopters, as its frustrations mount with delivery delays.
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NewsPortugal looks to cancel NH90 helicopter order
Portugal is attempting to cancel its contract with NH Industries for NH90 transport helicopters. The negotiations between the two parties was disclosed...
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NewsTurbomeca announces new powerplant for Eurocopter X4
Eurocopter will offer a choice of powerplants on its in-development X4 helicopter, having confirmed that Turbomeca will supply its new TM800 engine for the...
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NewsSix Eurocopter employees dead after crash
Eurocopter has confirmed that six of its employees were killed when an AS532AL Cougar crashed in southeastern France on 25 July ...
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EasyJet dismisses positive impact of Olympics
With just days to go before the start of the London 2012 Olympics, EasyJet has played down any positive impact from the games on its passenger numbers. In...
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NewsAAIB suggests manufacturing defect as cause of EC225 ditching
Manufacturing defects have been suggested as the root cause of an in-flight failure of a crucial gearbox component that contributed to the 10 May ditching...
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Aer Lingus claims Ryanair bid is not 'credible'
Aer Lingus has recommended its shareholders reject Ryanair's takeover bid, claiming the offer of €1.30 per share "fundamentally undervalues" the flag carrier. In...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Air Lease, Lao Airlines sign for ATR 72-600s
Leasing firm Air Lease has ordered two additional ATR 72-600 turboprops converting two of its 10 options from a deal signed at the Farnborough air show in 2010.