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NewsAircraft retirements could wipe $1.35bn from annual maintenance spend
The retirement of ageing aircraft from the active fleet will reduce the global annual spend on aircraft maintenance by $1.35 billion, around 3% of the total...
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Qantas dispute with engineers finally over
Qantas Airways' long-running dispute with its maintenance engineers is finally over now that the engineers have voted in favour of a new work-place agreement. Today...
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Red Wings considers A321s as suitable A320s prove elusive
Lack of suitable Airbus A320 aircraft has forced Russian start-up carrier Red Wings to consider introducing the larger A321 as an alternative. The...
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NewsGoodrich landing gear for Cessna Columbus a first
Cessna has contracted North Carolina-based Goodrich to build the landing-gear system...
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Business Briefings
US trade negotiators are vowing to closely scrutinise the state aid being provided...
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Airline appointments
In brief Air Canada has announced the appointment of Claude Morin as vice-president global sales. He arrives from leading Air Canada Cargo and succeeds...
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Carriers focus on connectivity
Airlines are upgrading their in-flight entertainment to distinguish themselves in the market and boost ancillary revenues Sky-high fuel prices and...
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NewsFAA fines American $7.1 million for deferring maintenance
Fines totalling $7.1 million have been levied on American Airlines by the US FAA after the agency determined the carrier violated regulations governing maintenance...
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South Korea's Kostar delays launch to October
South Korean start-up Kostar Airlines, which was originally planning to launch operations in August, has delayed its launch to October because it is still...
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NewsVought ends composite production to accommodate 787 schedule
Boeing 787 supplier Vought Aircraft has ended its composite production on the aircraft as it works with the airframer to adjust for a revised delivery schedule. Vought...
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TOP 100: Denel's fight to create a commercial business culture in South Africa
Hit hard by cuts in defence spending, South African equipment manufacturer Denel is pursuing a long-term recovery plan focused on rationalisation and industry...
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Brussels handling strike hits more flights
Negotiations are continuing with the aim of breaking a ramp handling strike which has caused widespread cancellations at Brussels Airport. Aviapartner's...
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TOP 100: Airbus boom helps propel Diehl into Top 100
Diehl Aerospace is the result of a 2006 merger of Diehl's avionics unit and its electronics unit. As part of the deal, France's Thales Aerospace transformed...
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NewsQantas grounds six 737s to check maintenance paperwork
Qantas is to temporarily ground six Boeing 737-400s while it checks maintenance paperwork relating to aircraft modifications carried out at one of its Australian...
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Delta to sell Internet on US flights
Delta Air Lines will launch Internet connectivity onboard its domestic fleet using Aircell’s mobile broadband service Gogo this fall.
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TOP 100: Eaton powers up its aerospace acquisitions
From Aeroquip hoses to Vickers pumps, the long list of brand names under which Eaton trades illustrates how acquiring specialist engineering companies and...
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Business briefings
AIRBUS SEALS LAUPHEIM SALE, 'CLOSE' TO FILTON RESTRUCTURING Airbus has finalised the sale of its €240 million ($373 million)...
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CASA launches Qantas review after operational incidents
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has launched a special review into Qantas's safety standards following several high-profile operational incidents...