News from FlightGlobal – Page 1354
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FAA adopts new measures to stop Trent 777 fuel icing
US FAA regulators have formally incorporated new Boeing 777 operational procedures designed to reduce the risk of fuel-system icing on Rolls-Royce Trent...
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NewsAirbus works flat out to address A380 reliability issues
Airbus is working flat out to resolve A380 technical...
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NewsCFM finalises Leap-X engine architecture
CFM International partners General Electric and Snecma have finalised the architecture of their Leap-X ...
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Delta wins nod to serve Brasilia
Delta Air Lines has won Transportation Department clearance to begin non-stop flights between Brasilia and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International...
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Mexico’s Aeromar plans Monterrey expansion
Mexican regional carrier Aeromar plans to launch several domestic routes to Monterrey in the second quarter and is also looking at eventually connecting...
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Aegean makes move for Olympic
Privately-owned Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has submitted a proposal to the Greek Government to buy the assets of national carrier Olympic Airlines in...
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NewsSkyTeam's Air France to pursue Czech Airlines privatisation
Air France-KLM is to submit a formal expression of interest in SkyTeam partner Czech Airlines by 23 March ahead of its planned privatisation.
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Arik seeks A330s and considers A380s instead of 747-8s
Rapidly-expanding Nigerian carrier Arik Air is looking to lease two Airbus A330s and is also evaluating Airbus A380s as an alternative to the four 747-8s...
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Lufthansa Italia taking more A319s for new domestic routes
Lufthansa Italia is to increase its fleet to eight Airbus A319s, as the new carrier confirms plans to open domestic Italian routes next month. The...
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PICTURE: Qatar Airways prepares to introduce new 777-200LRs
Qatar Airways took delivery of its first two ultra-long-range Boeing 777-200LRs in February. The twinjets will be introduced on services to its latest US...
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NewsKAL outlines ambitious growth targets
Korean Air (KAL) has set ambitious growth targets for the next 10 years, anticipating revenue will more than double and its fleet will expand nearly 40%...
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Southwest becomes the latest carrier to issue a cautious outlook
After expressing concern last month to the Transport Workers Union (TWU) about uncertain economic conditions, Southwest Airlines is highlighting softening...
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NewsRolls-Royce reveals Trent XWB upgrade plan for A350-1000
Rolls-Royce has drawn up a technology-insertion roadmap aimed at enabling its Trent...
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NewsSkyEurope bids to rebuild fleet as losses continue
Struggling Central European budget carrier SkyEurope Airlines is facing temporarily higher aircraft rental charges after being forced to wet-lease aircraft...
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NewsTechnical troubles ground Qantas' A380 fleet
Australia's Qantas Airways is working to get its Airbus A380 fleet back in full service after all three of its aircraft were grounded over the past 24hr...
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IATA: Recession and hedging losses weaken carrier profitability
Four billion in losses bled by airlines during the fourth quarter have triggered IATA to project net losses of $8 billion for 2008, a widening of previous...
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Mexico’s Volaris defers all 2009 aircraft deliveries
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has deferred the delivery of at least three Airbus A319s, and will now not take any additional aircraft this year.
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BAE remakes remarketing
Focus on a wide range of types is the latest chapter in the evolution of civil business