Europe – Page 644
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Magnetic MRO gains FAA approval
Estonian maintenance specialist Magnetic MRO has been granted US Federal Aviation Administration certification to add to European Part 145 approval.
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NewsMetroJet A321 downed by bomb: Russian security chief
Explosives brought down the Russian-operated Airbus A321 over the Sinai, Russia’s federal security service chief has told president Vladimir Putin.
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EasyJet taking another 36 jets including 30 A320neos
UK budget carrier EasyJet is exercising rights to take another 30 Airbus A320neo jets, as well as six regular A320s, to achieve an early expansion in capacity.
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NBAA: Honeywell forecasts market downs and ups
Sluggish global economies combined with heightening political tensions will impact negatively on the business aviation market over the next two years, according to Honeywell Aerospace. But the introduction of new models and upgrades along with a strengthening US economy will help the sector to flourish in the long term.
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ALTA: Gol expects to retain TAP as partner
Brazil's Gol expects to retain a codeshare agreement with TAP Portugal, despite the European airline being majority-owned by a consortium led by Azul founder David Neeleman.
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ANALYSIS: GAMA figures show mixed fortunes for general aviation industry
It was a tale of contrasting fortunes for the business and general aviation industry in the first nine months of 2015. The latest statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association reveal that propeller-driven fixed-wing aircraft fared poorly between January and September, while their business-jet counterparts revealed a confident performance compared ...
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Russian carriers concerned by cost of suspending Egyptian flights
Russian airline association RAEVT has warned of the losses likely to result from having to suspend Egyptian flights indefinitely.
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Rolls-Royce too slow to respond to changes: chief
Rolls-Royce believes its decision-making processes are too slow and that its planned restructuring will concentrate on giving the company the ability to respond more rapidly to market changes.
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Aviation has 'no hope' of carbon-neutral growth: study
Oil demand for aviation is set to grow faster than for any other sector through 2040, leaving no hope for the industry to achieve its goal of carbon-neutral growth after 2020 without offsets from other sectors, the International Energy Agency has warned.
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ANALYSIS: Business aviation is bouncing back
It’s show time again for the business aviation industry. The annual NBAA convention, the largest and longest-running event within this niche sector, is returning to the bright lights of Las Vegas – a fitting host for a market that is starting to emerge into the light following a miserable few ...
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Rolls-Royce to restructure after new 2016 profit warning
Rolls-Royce is to undertake a further restructuring initiative after a review determined that its business will face greater financial pressure in 2016 than previously expected.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters begins flight testing high-compression engine demonstrator
Airbus Helicopters has completed the first flight of a lightweight, high-compression piston engine on a H120 Colibri helicopter technology demonstrator.
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DUBAI: MRJ remains bullish on Europe potential
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation is positive on the European market, even though the MRJ regional jet has yet to secure a firm order in the region.
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NewsJet Aviation completes and delivers ACJ320 for European head of state
Jet Aviation Basel has outfitted and delivered an Airbus ACJ320 to an undisclosed European government. The handover of the head-of-state aircraft marks the Swiss company’s third VIP airliner completion this year. Other projects include a Boeing Business Jet and twin-aisle A340-600.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Challenges remain despite Europe's summer harvest
Early results from European carriers show the combination of a strong summer and lower oil prices have driven sharply improved profits, though underlying challenges remain for several.
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NewsCessna clinches Australian approval for high-performance TTx
Cessna has secured Australian certification for its TTx piston single, paving the way for deliveries of the high- performance aircraft to begin to the country.
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DUBAI: Inzpire brings tablets to military cockpits
UK firm Inzpire is promoting a tablet-based electronic flight bag for used by military air crews.
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DUBAI: VietJet signs for 30 Airbuses including A321neo
Vietnamese budget operator VietJet Air is signing for 30 Airbus single-aisle aircraft including the re-engined A321neo.
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DUBAI: Case for A380 is 'inevitable' – Leahy
Airbus has underlined its faith in the A380, despite slower-than-desired activity and an absence of sales for the type so far this year.
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DUBAI: A400M ready to deliver disaster relief
Lt. Col. Benoit Paillard of the French air force says his aircraft, the Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transport, is the aircraft of choice for humanitarian relief missions.