All MRO articles – Page 259
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News
Austrian seals long-term Fokker 70/100 support pact
Austrian Airlines has signed a long-term support agreement with Fokker Services covering 24 Fokker aircraft operated by the carrier. The agreement...
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Volaris and VivaAerobus in strategy shift?
low-cost carriers VivaAerobus and Volaris are set to launch services at Mexico City International Airport, signalling a strategy shift made possible after...
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Oneworld carriers wait on US antitrust
US regulators close to decision on American/British Airways and Iberia pact as Justice Department raises concerns
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MAS Engineering to service SpiceJet's B737s
Malaysia Airlines' maintenance and engineering arm MAS Aerospace Engineering (MAE) has signed a three-year maintenance support agreement with Indian low-cost...
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Gulf Air's gamble
Bahrain's flag carrier faces huge challenges as it aims to re-invent itself in a bid to stem enormous losses, not least from a new rival
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SIA Engineering to invest in P&W's engine programme
Pratt & Whitney has made SIA Engineering a partner in the risk revenue sharing programme for the PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) engine programme. Scheduled...
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Business briefing
Hindustan Aeronautics has confirmed it is in talks with Rolls-Royce about a joint venture in...
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Western firms eye opportunities at Bangkok's Don Mueang
Four western aerospace firms are looking to establish businesses at Don Mueang, Bangkok's old international airport. Thailand civil aviation department...
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Ameco Beijing wins Air Finland, Air Astana engine MRO deal
Ameco Beijing, a joint venture between Air China and Lufthansa, has won engine overhaul work from Air Finland and Kazakhstan's Air Astana. The two...
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Volaris to join VivaAerobus in launching service to Mexico City
Mexico's Volaris is preparing to take advantage of a new government policy authorising the low-cost carrier to launch services to previously restricted Mexico...
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NewsPICTURE: Canada's first C-130J emerges from paintshop
Canada's first of 17 next-generation C-130J tactical transports has made its first appearance in national markings ...
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Vietnam's CAAV says Jetstar Pacific flouted safety regulations
Vietnamese authorities have alleged that Jetstar Pacific violated safety regulations, and have warned that its license could be revoked if it does not remedy...
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US regulators to probe industry on automation
US FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt says he will bring together airlines and human factors experts in April or possibly sooner to discuss the consequences...
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NewsBoeing outlines 747-8F certification plan
Boeing has outlined details of the 747-8F flight test campaign that is due to start early this year after a long delay. Three aircraft will complete...
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American sweetens JAL assistance package
American Airlines and private equity firm TPG have increased an offer to assist financially troubled carrier Japan Airlines (JAL), as American ropes in Oneworld...
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Air New Zealand withdraws from AAPA
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has withdrawn from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, following a similar decision by Qantas Airways announced last week.
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ST Aero downplays impact of JAL bankruptcy
Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aero) has downplayed the impact that JAL's financial woes will have on the Singapore-headquartered maintenance, repair...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
The German carrier sealed a long-term engine maintenance deal with SR Technics and an engine finance agreement covering a dozen spare powerplants...
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Opinion
Comment: Age before beauty
Delta Air Lines boss Richard Anderson asserts that operating costs of his fuel-thirsty Boeing MD-80s are more than a match for the 737-800, an airliner design...
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Hainan looks to buy more aircraft leasing assets beyond Allco
Hong Kong Aviation Company (HKAC), a consortium that includes Hainan Airlines (HNA) Group and Bravia Capital Partners, is in advanced discussions with lessors...