News from FlightGlobal – Page 1003
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NewsUnite union calls for assurances over Thomson cabin crew cuts
The UK's Unite trade union has called on Thomson Airways to guarantee there will be no compulsory redundancies as the carrier looks to reduce cabin crew...
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SINGAPORE: Lion Air takes four Hawker 900XPs for fractional scheme
After the huge order signed on Tuesday at the show for up to 380 Boeing 737s, Lion Air boss Rusdi Kirana had his cheque book out again today. But this time...
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NewsPICTURES: Spanish-linked start-up Volotea to launch from Italy
Despite strong links with Spain, start-up carrier Volotea is to launch its initial flights from Italy, after selecting Venice as its first operating base.
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AirAsia X adapts training after A330 descent incidents
AirAsia X has developed a specific simulator training session addressing Australia's Gold Coast airport approach after investigators found that two Airbus A330-300 crews within four weeks had descended below the minimum safe altitude.
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NewsGaruda places firm order for 18 CRJ1000s
Garuda Indonesia has placed an order for 18 Bombardier CRJ1000s, with options for another 18 of the regional jets. The firm order includes six aircraft...
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NewsJAL orders 10 Boeing 787-9s, converts 10 787-8s
Japan Airlines has ordered 10 Boeing 787-9s and converted orders for 10 787-8s into the -9 model.
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SINGAPORE: SriLankan contracts Lufthansa Technik for component services
SriLankan Airlines and Lufthansa Technik have signed a five-year component supply contract for the carrier's Airbus A320 fleet. Lufthansa Technik said...
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NewsSINGAPORE: A330P2F to become a reality, with help from ST Aerospace
Airbus has decided to develop a passenger-to-freighter conversion of the A330 twinjet, after signing an agreement which will see Singapore's ST Aerospace lead the engineering development and Germany's EADS EFW carry out conversions.
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SINGAPORE: China Eastern selects Honeywell’s avionics for growing fleet
China Eastern Airlines has signed several agreements with Honeywell to enhance the safety, efficiency and performance of its growing narrow-body fleet.
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Boeing pegs 27 February for first 747-8 delivery
Boeing will contractually deliver its first 747-8 Intercontinental to an undisclosed VIP customer on 27 February.
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NewsPICTURE: Boeing's 1,000th 777 moves to final assembly
Nineteen years after Boeing first assembled WA001 - its first 777-200 - the airframer's 1,000th example moves through final assembly at its Everett, Washington plant.
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SINGAPORE: Pratt to power Korean Air’s A330s, support Asiana fleet
Pratt & Whitney has been selected by Korean Air to provide PW4170 Advantage70 engines for its five new Airbus A330 aircraft. The agreement is...
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NewsSINGAPORE: Lion Air confirms 737 Max order, becomes -9 launch customer
Indonesia's Lion Air has confirmed its earlier commitment for the Boeing 737 Max, signing a firm order for 201 of the re-engined twinjets at the Singapore...
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Jet Aviation Hong Kong gains FAA Falcon approvals
Jet Aviation Hong Kong has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support Dassault Falcon 900 LX/DX/EASy, Falcon 7X and Falcon...
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SINGAPORE: Europe open to negotiation but will not scrap EU ETS
Europe is open to discussions to find a multilateral solution to the issue of carbon emissions, but will not suspend the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)...
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SINGAPORE: Air China orders Honeywell’s avionics, wheels and brakes
Air China has signed a range of agreements with Honeywell Aerospace covering avionics as well as wheels and brakes. Honeywell will supply the avionics...
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NewsAnadolu 737's low-level flight echoes prior Stansted incident
Misinterpretation of altitude restrictions led an AnadoluJet Boeing 737-800 to level off at just 450ft (137m) after leaving London Stansted - an incident...
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NewsINFOGRAPHIC: The evolution of the operating lessors
From the first lease deal in 1965 to the situation today where nearly 40% of the global fleet are on operating lease, Airline Business' finance interactive traces the key events in the journey of the leasing sector.
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NewsBombardier announces firm deal for five Q400s
An undisclosed buyer has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Bombardier NextGen Q400 turboprops, the Canadian airframer announced today. The...
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IAG notifies Commission over BMI acquisition
International Airlines Group has formally notified the European Commission regarding its plans to acquire UK operator BMI from Germany's Lufthansa. The...