News from FlightGlobal – Page 1152
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Airbus net orders reach 250 by end of August
Airbus' gross aircraft sales have topped the 300 mark, two-thirds of the way through the year, with the net figure reaching 250 for the first eight months...
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Airbus' August figures show another CIT A330 order
Airbus' latest figures reveal operating lessor CIT Leasing placed an order for four Airbus A330-200 in August. The manufacturer recorded a total of...
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SIA names new CEO
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has appointed Goh Choon Phong to succeed Chew Choon Seng as CEO with effect from 1 January 2011. Goh, 47, is currently SIA's...
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Air France seeks JOLCO for A320
Air France is in the market with a request for proposal for JOLCO financing covering one Airbus A320 aircraft, say sources. Last month, the airlines...
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Qatar Airways’ CSeries talks back on as P&W addresses concerns
A Farnborough air show outburst by Qatar Airways boss Akbar Al Baker about Pratt & Whitney's intransigence on engine maintenance costs for the Bombardier CSeries has sparked progress in talks that could lead to a substantial surge in the narrowbody airliner's orderbook.
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Mexico's Interjet picks up three Mexicana routes
Mexico's Interjet is adding three destinations to its domestic network as it looks to fill some of the void left by Mexicana.
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Mexicana's suspension creates remarketing challenges
Grupo Mexicana ceasing all operations could create several difficult aircraft remarketing propositions as the company operated niche aircraft types such...
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NewsPICTURE: Delta taps Weber and Panasonic for refurbishment of 747s
Delta Air Lines has revealed details of its refurbishment strategy for 16 Boeing 747s, which entered the fleet through the carrier's merger with Northwest...
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NewsCSeries aims to be first with live 'black box' telemetry
Bombardier intends the CSeries to be the first airliner to provide "live black box" in-flight telemetry data when it enters service in 2013.
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US export reform plans prompt debate
Emblazoned with a Maple Leaf flag splashed across its tail, the F-35 parked on stage projected a new kind of power as Canadian officials publicly committed on 16 July to buy 65 Joint Strike Fighters.
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Taxi error in BA 777 incident was commonplace: inquiry
Investigation into the accidental short-field departure by a British Airways Boeing 777-200 at St Kitts has revealed that the taxiway misidentification which...
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NewsUS engine lessor Willis tentatively signs for Superjets
US engine leasing specialist Willis Lease Finance Corporation has signed a tentative agreement to acquire up to 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. The...
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Willis Lease Finance signs 10 Superjets MOU
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC - News), a leading lessor of commercial jet engines, today announced it has signed an agreement with SuperJet...
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IATA: current capacity growth matches demand
As carriers have placed a raft of new orders over recent months, the International Air Transport Association sees some threat of excess capacity, yet assures that airlines' published schedules suggest capacity growth will remain in line with demand.
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VIDEO & PICTURES: Manchester arrival signals A380’s 'regional airport' debut
The Airbus A380 made its scheduled service debut at a "regional" airport today, when Emirates began operating to Manchester from its Dubai hub.
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Aeromexico seeks to expand 737, 767 and 777 fleets
Grupo Aeromexico is looking at acquiring several additional aircraft and using its charter subsidiary to operate scheduled routes as part of an effort to...
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China Express grounded by authorities after CRJ200 landing incident
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has ordered Chinese regional carrier China Express Airlines to suspend its operations following a landing...
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NewsBA passengers tried to halt 777 take-off after taxiing error
Two passengers attempted to stop a British Airways Boeing 777-200 from taking off from a Caribbean airport last September, after realising
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Mexicana flight attendants vote on new contract proposal
Mexicana flight attendants have begun voting on a new contract proposal which their union hopes will help persuade investors to re-launch the bankrupt carrier....
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NewsUS regional Comair plans major fleet and staff reductions
Delta's remaining wholly-owned subsidiary Comair today unveiled a major restructuring entailing slashing its fleet from the current 97 aircraft to 44 by...