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NewsLufthansa opens tender for 100 narrowbodies, eight widebodies
Boeing and Airbus are now entering into discussions with Lufthansa to claim newly-authorised orders for eight widebody aircraft and 100 single-aisle aircraft, the German flag carrier says today.
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Pilots need to be fully aware of automated system functions: ATSB
Pilots need to ensure that they have a thorough understanding of how automated flight systems work, says Australia's air accident investigator, following...
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ANALYSIS: Rolls-Royce readies Trent XWB for A350's first flight
As a certification milestone is reached, Rolls-Royce is turning its attention to proving the maturity of the A350's Trent XWB powerplant ahead of first delivery next year
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Korean Air conducts due diligence on Czech Airlines
Korean Air Lines (KAL) is undertaking due diligence on the possible purchase of a stake in CSA Czech Airlines. A spokesperson for KAL confirmed that...
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American and US Airways network questions remain
American and US Airways executives say that the combined carrier will retain all of its existing hubs, but note that changes are possible. The new...
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ANALYSIS: AA-US merger a victory for deregulation entrepreneurs
US Airways stands poised to join the long list of legacy airline brands, including Pan Am, Eastern, TWA, Northwest and Continental, to pass into history. But...
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ANALYSIS: Airlines in a spin over loyalty programmes
When a decade ago Air Canada blazed a trail in spinning off and selling its Aeroplan frequent flyer programme, it would be fair to see this did not start...
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BMI Regional adds three new routes from Bristol
BMI Regional will launch three new services from Bristol airport on 13 May. The airline will operate six times weekly nonstop flights from Bristol...
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Air Berlin, Air Seychelles sign codeshare agreement
Air Seychelles and Air Berlin have signed a codeshare agreement for connecting flights via Abu Dhabi, effective immediately. The Seychellois flag carrier...
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NewsAmerican and US Airways to merge
American Airlines and US Airways have announced plans to merge in an $11 billion deal that will create the largest airline in the world. The combined...
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JetBlue to add Fort Lauderdale, Austin flights from San Francisco
JetBlue Airways will add a second daily seasonal flight between San Francisco International airport and Austin-Bergstrom International airport starting 21...
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Budapest airport adds Malta and Rome flights
Budapest airport has expanded its route offering through higher Alitalia frequencies and a new Wizz Air route to Malta. Italy's flag carrier will initially...
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Air Arabia adds Baghdad to network
Air Arabia will launch direct flights from Sharjah to Baghdad on 10 March. The airline will initially operate the route thrice weekly, before adding...
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NewsBoeing warns about unclaimed 747-8 production slots
Boeing could be forced to slow down production or build unsold 747-8s after 2013, the company warns in a new filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Light at the end of United's fleet redeployment tunnel
United Airlines faced quite the juggling act during the past year. Network planners at the Chicago-based Star Alliance member took the bulk of the...
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NewsRyanair expects EU to block Aer Lingus takeover
The European Commission intends to block Ryanair's proposed takeover of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus, the low-cost carrier announced on 12 February.
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ANALYSIS: Long live London's third runway debate
Will London Heathrow airport ever get a third runway? Does London Heathrow airport actually need a third runway? If it did get a third runway, would that...
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Asiana Airlines to add four aircraft to fleet in 2013
South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines plans to introduce four new aircraft into its fleet as part of its business plan for 2013. These include an Airbus...
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Copa plans SLBs for new aircraft
Copa Airlines plans to increasingly use sale and leasebacks (SLB) to finance the delivery of new aircraft. The Panama-based carrier wants to own about...