News from FlightGlobal – Page 1185
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FALCON 9 LAUNCH DELAYED AGAIN Space Exploration Technologies has once again been forced to push back the first test flight...
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ILA: Lufthansa Technik targets reliable A380 service from day one
One of ILA's star attractions, a Lufthansa A380, is appearing after help from the German flag carrier's maintenance arm
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ILA: Hamburg cluster seeks to capitalise on cabin and MRO strengths
Hamburg's aerospace industry has united in efforts to keep at the cutting edge of cabin technology and aircraft maintenance
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NewsAir China tests access to new high-altitude Tibet airport
Air China has conducted a validation flight to the new Ali Kunsha Airport in western Tibet, in preparation for the site's opening
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NewsRossiya: An-148 is costly and needs better support
Initial operations with the new Antonov An-148 regional jet are proving expensive compared with other aircraft, the Russian launch customer has told a technical...
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NTSB investigates US Airways and Cargolux near miss
Staff of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating a near midair collision of a US Airways Airbus A319 and a Cargolux Boeing 747.
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Airbus studies ways to increase A320 seating capacity
Airbus is studying ways to raise slightly the A320 family's seating capacity through changes to cabin monuments, in an effort to boost the twinjet's competitiveness...
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Airbus studies ways to increase A320 family’s seating capacity
Airbus is studying ways to slightly raise the A320 family's seating capacity through changes to cabin monuments in an effort to boost the twinjet's competitiveness...
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NewsPICTURES: Blue1 adopts new livery as it opts for 717s
SAS Group's Finnish operation Blue1 is to start introducing Boeing 717 aircraft in the second half of this year.
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Pratt & Whitney Canada emphasises commitment to next gen turboprop engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada is emphasising its commitment to providing a powerplant for next generation regional turboprops, after ATR revealed it is in detailed...
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NewsIATA: Ash dents recovery
Massive flight cancellations spurred by the Icelandic volcanic eruption caused a 2.4% slump in international scheduled air traffic in April, says IATA.
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Virgin Nigeria to raise capacity after takeover: chief executive
Virgin Nigeria's new chief executive is to prioritise increasing the airline's capacity, following the acquisition of a controlling stake by Nicon Group. Kinfe...
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South African Airways firms renegotiated A320 order
South African Airways has firmed its order for five additional Airbus A320s, and confirmed they will be powered by International Aero Engines V2500s.
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Kingfisher buys two former Deccan ATRs
Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines has purchased a pair of ATR 42-500 from an organisation identified as Marte. The aircraft, serial numbers 612 and...
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Too early to decide on new AF447 search: BEA
Latest efforts to locate the wreckage of Air France flight AF447 have ended without success, and no indication as to whether a new search will be undertaken.
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BAE sells five 146s to South African leasing company
South African leasing company African Airlines Investments (AAI) has acquired five British Aerospace 146s from BAE Systems. Three of the aircraft are...
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Ryanair to launch 20 routes from new Barcelona El Prat base
Ryanair has confirmed that it will base five aircraft at Barcelona El Prat and launch 20 routes from the airport in September. The Irish budget carrier...
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Airbus: ash measurement must verify test-flight findings
Airbus is looking to verify preliminary findings on the risks of volcanic ash to aircraft by conducting a test flight in formation with a suitably equipped...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic to launch in-flight connectivity on new A330s
Virgin Atlantic is planning to launch onboard connectivity on its new Airbus A330s, which are due to arrive from February next year. The airline is...
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Chinese govt to decide on future for Harbin Embraer: Curado
Embraer is waiting for the Chinese government to decide on its proposal to assemble E-Jets at its Chinese joint venture plant or begin the process of shuttering...