All Fleets articles – Page 334
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NewsPICTURES: Boeing launches final assembly of 787-9
Boeing workers started a months-long process of joining the wings, fuselage sections and systems of the first stretched 787-9 on 30 May in Everett, Washington,...
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IATA: Cargo pains continue for Asian carriers
Asia's network carriers are facing major challenges posed by the grim state of the global air cargo industry. Association of Asia Pacific Airlines...
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IATA: Lufthansa keeps options open on Gulf carrier tie-up
Lufthansa has been evaluating whether to partner with one of the Gulf airlines, and chief executive Christoph Franz has left the door open to a possible...
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IATA: Navtech charts expansion course
Canadian flight operations software provider Navtech is to begin offering worldwide chart coverage to airlines by the end of the year, a move that will help...
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IATA: CSeries first flight on track for June
Bombardier is on track to conduct first flight of the CSeries by the end of June but this will not happen before the Paris air show, which begins on 17 June. "CSeries...
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NewsBombardier appears to name Odyssey as CSeries customer
Bombardier appears to have identified Odyssey Airlines as the previously undisclosed customer behind a CSeries order, which is set to be unveiled at the...
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NewsA350 prototype transfers to flight-test team
Airbus's first flying prototype A350 has been transferred to the airframer's flight-test team, although a date for a maiden sortie has yet to be established. The...
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ANALYSIS: BA A380 begins end of 747's reign
As its 747s start to bow out, BA's first major long-haul fleet change in over 15 years has raised the challenge of the A380 entering service in the same window as the 787
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AerCap details LATAM A330 financings
Operating lessor AerCap says it will split the financing of 10 Airbus A330s acquired under purchase and leaseback transactions from LATAM between the debt...
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NewsChina Southern to receive first 787
China Southern Airlines will be taking delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 aircraft on 31 May. The aircraft is due to arrive at the carrier's base in...
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NewsPARIS: Let the battle of the 100-seater aircraft commence
Bombardier, Embraer and others have a lot riding on there being sustainable demand for new airframes in the 100-seat segment, but big players still doubt the market's viability
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NewsPICTURES: UK's first Dreamliner arrives in Manchester
The first UK-operated Boeing 787 touched down today in Manchester airport at 11:00 local on runway 23R following its ferry flight from Seattle. To...
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ANALYSIS: Southern Africa's flagging carriers
While financial turmoil at South African Airways often makes headlines in the sub-region, the Johannesburg-based flag carrier is far from the only troubled...
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TUI fleet renewal covers up to 150 737 Max jets
TUI Travel's fleet-renewal agreement covers up to 150 Boeing 737 Max jets, including an initial firm batch of 40 Max 8s and 20 larger Max 9s. The holiday...
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NewsTUI Travel commits to 60 737 Max
TUI Travel has committed to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in a deal valued at $6.9 billion at list prices. These aircraft includes 40 of the 737 Max 8...
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Boeing explains confidence on 737 Max promises
Boeing provided a small glimpse behind the scenes of the 737 Max programme to justify its confidence that it can deliver the aircraft on time in about 4.5...
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NewsSingapore to launch 787-10X with order for 30
Singapore Airlines has become the first carrier to commit to the proposed stretched Boeing 787-10X, with an order for 30.
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ICBC finances two A320s for Thai AirAsia
ICBC Leasing has approved finance leases on two Airbus A320s operated by Thai AirAsia. The airline has announced that ICBC (Thai) Leasing has granted...
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NewsRyanair must cut 'influential' Aer Lingus stake: inquiry
UK regulators have provisionally concluded that budget carrier Ryanair must cut its stake in Aer Lingus owing to avoid adverse effects on competition. The...
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ANALYSIS: Boeing’s 737 Max hitting stride ahead of Paris air show
A re-engining job was never Boeing's first choice to replace the third-generation of a 49-year-old single-aisle franchise, but the 737 Max seems to be hitting...