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MAS to raise 2.67bn ringgit in rights issue
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has secured its shareholders' approval for a proposed rights shares issue to raise 2.67 billion ringgit ($784 million) to fund its...
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SINGAPORE 2010: South-East Asian nations in rush to start aerospace parks
Aerospace centres are the big thing in Asia as governments regard them as a means of attracting investors
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NewsLOT recommits to 787s from 2012
Polish flag-carrier LOT has reaffirmed its commitment to taking its eight Boeing 787s, after agreeing to introduce the first in 2012, four years behind schedule
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TPG takes stake in Brazil’s Azul
An investment arm of Texas Pacific Group (TPG) has taken a stake in Brazilian carrier Azul chaired by JetBlue founder David Neeleman.
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Ethiopian Airlines to purchase 10 737-800s
Ethiopian Airlines is to acquire 10 Boeing 737-800s with deliveries scheduled to begin in November 2011. The airline identified the type as a likely...
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Lufthansa ready for A380 training at Frankfurt centre
Germany's Lufthansa Flight Training has installed an Airbus A380 simulator at its Frankfurt centre, giving carriers the chance to train third-party pilots...
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KAL posts massive increase in Q4 profit
Korean Air (KAL) posted a 581% growth in profit for its fourth fiscal quarter, driven by a surge in cargo and a recovery in international passenger traffic.
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SIA Engineering and Gulf Technics to set up MRO base
SIA Engineering subsidiary SIAEC Global has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bahrain's Gulf Technics to set up a maintenance, repair and overhaul...
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Aero Republica to complete fleet renewal this month
Colombia's Aero Republica plans to complete the renewal of its fleet later this month as its last Boeing MD-80 is retired and two additional Embraer E-190s...
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NewsCSeries will hold strong advantage over re-engined rivals: Bombardier
Bombardier admits that re-engined A320 could halve CSeries's advantage, but is confident in appeal of its all-new design
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Boeing begins final gauntlet tests on 747-8F
Final Gauntlet tests are currently underway on the first Boeing 747-8F, marking another step forward toward the aircraft's maiden sortie, the airframer confirms.
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Air France-KLM offers second-seat refund to obese passengers
Air France-KLM is to introduce new rules aimed at providing comfort for overweight passengers in its economy-class cabins, offering a conditional full refund...
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JAL looks for salvation through small aircraft
Japan Airlines hopes to emerge from bankruptcy protection as a radically transformed operation built around a fleet renewed from "low-efficiency large aircraft...
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NewsBAHRAIN 2010: Gulf Air to lease Embraer 170s for regional routes
Gulf Air is to acquire its first regional jets, two leased Embraer 170s, as part of the ailing Bahrain flag-carrier's major revamp. Under the three-year...
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Singapore CEO Chew Choon Seng
Singapore Airlines chief executive Chew Choon Seng is adamant there is still a place for the premium, full-service network carrier, writes Siva Govindasamy.
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SpiceJet to raise $75m to expand
India's SpiceJet plans to raise up to $75 million to buy new aircraft and start new routes.
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China Southern signs for 20 A320s
China Southern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for 20 Airbus A320 aircraft, for delivery over 2011-13. The Guangzhou-based carrier has not...