All Fleets articles – Page 369
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MARKET OUTLOOK: The impact of bubbles on aircraft finance
Concerns about over-ordering mean that investors may become more selective over the type of aircraft they finance
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NewsEASA certificates ATR 42-600
European regulators have certificated the ATR 42-600, the smaller member of the airframer's new -600 series turboprop family. ATR expects the 46- to...
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Kids go free on Alitalia flights between July and November
Alitalia is allowing accompanied children up to the age of 12 to travel for free on all domestic and international services between 2 July and 30 November...
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NewsBombardier forecasts 20-year jump for turboprop deliveries, but regional jet demand declines
Bombardier has cut 300 units from its 20-year market forecast of commercial aircraft deliveries in the 20-149 seat market sector as the global financial...
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NewsANA converts order for four 787-8s to -9 variant
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has converted its order for four Boeing 787-8s, due to be delivered from the 2013 fiscal year, to the -9 variant. "The decision...
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NewsThai Airways president and board disagreed on aircraft procurement plan
At the centre of Thai Airways president Piyasvasti Amranand's dismissal is a disagreement over an aircraft procurement plan. While Amranand believes...
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NewsUnited expects first 787 in September
United Airlines expects to receive its first Boeing 787-8 from the manufacturer in September, according to an employee bulletin. The Chicago-based...
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NewsSpeedbrakes not armed before Southwest 737 excursion
US investigators have determined that the speedbrakes on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 were not armed before the twinjet slid off the runway at Chicago...
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NewsComair future uncertain as Delta shuffles regional lift
Plans at Delta Air Lines to reduce the number of 50-seater regional jets (RJs) that it contracts with regional airlines has raised fears that it might shut...
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B&H Airlines in talks with new partners after Turkish exit
Bosnian flag carrier B&H Airlines is already in talks with potential "strategic partners" to secure its future just days after Turkish Airlines announced...
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San Miguel eyes Philippine Airlines' return to profitability in two years
Philippine conglomerate San Miguel Corp (SMC) expects to turn Philippine Airlines (PAL) around and return it to profitability within the next two years. "The...
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NewsFastJet eyes late summer launch alongside Fly540 brand
FastJet, the pan-African low-cost carrier planned by EasyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, expects to launch operations in three to four months, chief executive-designate...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Farnborough will be crucial time in re-engined narrowbody fight
Airbus recently firmed two outstanding orders for A320neo family aircraft, with Norwegian Air Shuttle committing to 100 A320neos and Air Lease taking 36...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Fleet Watch - orders May 2012
A brief overview of the commercial aircraft orders for the month of May.
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NewsLonrho acquisition brings FastJet closer to reality
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou's plans to launch a low-cost carrier in Africa have moved a step closer to reality, following the acquisition of Lonrho Aviation...
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Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies inks MRO deal with Ethiopian
Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) has inked a seven-year integrated component solutions deal with Ethiopian Airlines for 19 Boeing 737 Next Generation...
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NewsBoeing postpones 787 surge line activation until 4Q
Boeing has quietly postponed activating an already constructed surge line set up for building more new 787s in Everett, Washington, until at least late September....
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IATA: Blue Panorama still on track for Superjets
Italian carrier Blue Panorama insists it will hold on to its order for Sukhoi Superjet 100s, having cooled on a proposed merger with Alitalia. Blue...
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NewsFlybe confident despite rising losses
Flybe remains optimistic that it can take advantage of further consolidation in Europe's regional airline industry despite slumping to a pre-tax loss of...
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IATA: Oneworld membership to push SriLankan towards profitability
Alliance membership will help grow network, customers and expand airline's footprint in Asia