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NewsRivals battle on as Heathrow Airport welcomes runway backing
The operator of London Heathrow airport has welcomed the UK Airports Commission recommendation today that the UK should develop a third runway at the airport to meet future capacity requirements, though the rival short-listed candidates believe they remain in the race.
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NewsUK commission recommends Heathrow third runway
The UK Airports Commission has backed development of a third runway at London Heathrow after delivering its long-awaited final report on expanding aviation capacity in the UK.
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ANA to launch Tokyo-Brussels service in October
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has firmed up the launch date of its Tokyo-Brussels service, which it first announced in June.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic to cut 500 jobs in restructuring
Virgin Atlantic is to cut 500 jobs from management and support positions this year as part of a restructuring plan designed to secure the airline’s future through sustained profitability.
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NewsChinese state firm signs for up to 75 A330s
China’s state aviation supplier has tentatively signed for up to 75 Airbus A330s in an agreement which will help bridge a production gap to the re-engined A330neo.
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NewsLisa to relocate Akoya flight test base to get unrestricted access to water
Lisa Airplanes, developer of the Akoya amphibian, is planning to relocate the flight test campaign for the light sport aircraft, and has narrowed the choice of sites to three.
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NewsPiper delivers first Archer DX into Europe
Piper Aircraft has delivered the first European-owned Archer DX to its dealership for Scandinavia and the Baltic States, European Aircraft Sales.
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NewsAirbus beats Boeing in South Korean tanker competition
Airbus Defence & Space this week added South Korea to its growing list of A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) operators after the nation downselected the tanker type over Boeing’s KC-46A Pegasus and Israel Aerospace Industries’ 767-based design.
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NewsHeathrow shuts doors on Terminal 1 flights
British Airways carried out the final flight from Heathrow airport's Terminal 1 last night after 47 years in operation.
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SR Technics wins 787 support deal from Etihad
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has contracted SR Technics to provide component maintenance for its on-order Boeing 787 fleet.
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Norwegian 'frozen out' of transatlantic arena: Ryanair
Ryanair chief commercial officer David O’Brien believes Norwegian is being unfairly “frozen out” of the transatlantic market despite its “playing by the rules”.
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Heathrow can meet air-quality targets: chief
Heathrow airport chief executive John Holland-Kaye has expressed confidence that the gateway's operator has done enough to address pollution concerns and gain government support if it is recommended for expansion by the Airports Commission.
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Ryanair acquires 737-700 for crew training
Irish budget carrier Ryanair has acquired a Boeing 737-700 which the airline intends to use as a training aircraft.
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NewsMH17: Investigators obstructed during cell-tower probe
Investigators probing the destruction of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 have been barred from accessing parts of east Ukraine to gather telephone network information.
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Aeroflot offers 777s and A330s as part of 43-jet remarketing
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot is seeking to sell or lease some 40 aircraft and has initiated a formal search for parties interested in remarketing the jets.
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NewsVirgin Galactic wins first satellite launch contract
Virgin Galactic's bid to enter the rocket launching business got a boost today with its first contract for 39 flights of its LauncherOne system, starting as early as 2017.
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NewsIAG 'evaluating' low-cost long-haul model: Iberia chief
IAG is scrutinising low-cost long-haul business models to assess their viability or otherwise.
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NewsPICTURES: KAI signs key LCH/LAH contracts
South Korea’s aerospace ambitions have taken a step forward with the signing of two contracts related to the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light Armed Helicopter (LAH).
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NewsA400M deliveries resume, as airdrop testing nears
The French air force’s seventh of an eventual 50 A400M tactical transports has touched down at its Orléans-Bricy air base, as the service gets ready to support airdrop testing involving the Airbus Defence & Space type.
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Virgin Atlantic and Delta adjust winter transatlantic schedule
Virgin Atlantic Airways and Delta Air Lines are adjusting their joint winter schedule between London Heathrow and the USA, with changes coming to the Los Angeles and New York markets.