News from FlightGlobal – Page 1153
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Nextant 400XT powers up for first flight
Nextant Aerospace has begun full-power ground runs of its 400XT with Williams International FJ44-3AP engines...
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NewsKenya Airways threatens to ditch 787 for Airbus
Kenya Airways' irritation over delays to the Boeing 787 programme has evolved into a threat to cancel the aircraft it has on order.
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NewsIMS develops new purpose-built portable IFE for airlines
Identifying a need in the market for a rugged portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) device with extended battery life, California-based IMS has opted to...
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Aeroflot plans up to 50 MS-21s as part of effort to support Russia’s airliner industry
Aeroflot has pledged to find places for up to 50 examples of Russia's all-new single-aisle twinjet, the Irkut MS-21, in its fleet as part of a drive to include locally produced airliners in its future plans.
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BA: Apprentices needed to help build third-party MRO
British Airways Engineering opens a new era of growth this week with the induction of 90 aspiring technicians to its newly established apprentice scheme.
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Tiger Airways uses more net proceeds from IPO for fleet financings
Tiger Airways Holdings says it has used more net proceeds from the initial public offering (IPO) it completed in January 2010 to fund its fleet financing...
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Air China switches 15 787-8s order to 787-9s
Air China has converted its order for 15 Boeing 787-8s to 787-9s, and expects to take delivery of the new aircraft from end-2015.
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Delta nears completion of Gogo installs; eyes Wi-fi for RJs
Delta Air Lines is nearing completion of a massive retrofit of its mainline domestic fleet with Aircell's air-to-ground (ATG)-based Gogo in-flight Internet...
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Bombardier and Qatar back on track after Pratt spat
After Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker threw cold water on a potential CSeries purchase at the Farnborough Air Show due to engine maintenance costs for...
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Ryanair closes Belfast City base after runway extension delay
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is closing its base at Belfast City Airport, blaming its decision on delays to a proposed runway extension.
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Panel finds no criminal wrongdoing behind JAL's troubles
An external committee appointed to investigate Japan Airlines' (JAL) path to bankruptcy protection says there are no grounds under civil or criminal law...
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NewsJAL to retire 103 aircraft, cut 16,000 jobs in financial turnaround
Japan Airlines (JAL) will retire more than 100 aircraft, cut 16,000 jobs and streamline its operations as part of a rehabilitation plan to return to profit. The...
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NewsBoeing to offer landing gear work on Qantas 747s
Boeing will provide landing gear exchange, repair and overhaul services on Qantas Airways' Boeing 747-400ER aircraft. The Oneworld carrier will be...
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KLIA low-cost carrier terminal ready in April 2012
Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) new low-cost carrier terminal will be ready in April 2012, slightly after the last projected date of completion. The...
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JAL mulls starting low-cost carrier
Japan Airlines (JAL) is considering starting a low-cost carrier, and has roped in fellow Oneworld carrier Qantas Airways in its study.
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JAL to announce rehabilitation plan today
Japan Airlines (JAL) is set to submit its rehabilitation plan to Tokyo's District Court later today, seven months after it filed for bankruptcy protection...
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Aeromexico starts to add flights following Mexicana suspension
Aeromexico has added several domestic flights to help fill the void left by Mexicana, which suspended operations on 28 August.
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IATA: Current capacity growth matches demand
As carriers have placed a raft of new aircraft orders at recent airshows, IATA does see some threat of excess capacity, yet the association assures that...