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A319 evades ultralight collision during initial climb

2017-10-30T14:55:00Z

German investigators have detailed a serious low-level airprox incident at Stuttgart during which a Germanwings Airbus A319's collision-avoidance system ordered the crew to descend while just 1,200ft above ground.
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Nextjet suspects aircraft sabotage at regional airport

2017-10-30T13:46:00Z

Swedish regional carrier Nextjet has called in police after discovering possible sabotage to an aircraft parked at Gallivare airport.
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EASA revisits angle-of-attack upgrade on A330 computers

2017-10-30T12:07:00Z

Airbus A330 operators are to be instructed to update software on flight-control computers in order to reduce the risk of undetected blockage of angle-of-attack sensors.
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EasyJet acquires part of Air Berlin's Tegel operations

2017-10-30T01:29:57Z

Low-cost carrier EasyJet will pay €40 million ($46.4 million) to acquire part of Air Berlin's operations at Berlin Tegel Airport.
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Denver plans to add 39 gates in $1.5bn expansion

2017-10-27T20:55:19Z

Denver International airport plans to add 39 gates to its three concourses over the next five years, as it works to manage rapid passenger traffic growth and airline ambitions.
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PICTURES: Hawaiian receives first A321neo

2017-10-27T19:03:16Z

Hawaiian Airlines received its first Airbus A321neo on 27 October, taking delivery of the aircraft from Airbus in Hamburg, Airbus announces.
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PICTURES: Ethiopian takes delivery of first 787-9

2017-10-27T18:40:05Z

Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of its first of four Boeing 787-9s, all of which are being leased from AerCap.
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Union seeks to measure 'dissatisfaction' of Ryanair's UK pilots

2017-10-27T14:35:38Z

Pilot union BALPA is conducting a survey to gauge the support of Ryanair's UK-based flightcrew for legal or strike action over working practices.
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Meridiana to conclude scheduled MD-80 flights on 31 October

2017-10-27T10:58:23Z

Italian carrier Meridiana is to operate its final scheduled Being MD-80 flight at the end of the month.
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Korean Air could order more 787s

2017-10-27T07:55:47Z

Korean Air could order more Boeing 787s as replacements for its ageing 777-200ERs.
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Jeju Air touts nimble decision making as key to success

2017-10-27T02:43:17Z

Korean low-cost carrier Jeju Air has touted its independence and ability to make quick decisions is a key ingredient in its success.
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Air Berlin sells maintenance division

2017-10-26T15:55:36Z

German maintenance specialist Nayak and logistics group Zeitfracht will jointly acquire Air Berlin's technical operations.
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Engine issues see Korean Air push back first CS300 delivery

2017-10-26T03:36:35Z

Korean Air is pushing back delivery of its first Bombardier CS300 to ensure that issues with its Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines are resolved.
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Qantas lifts first half outlook on stronger Q1 revenue

2017-10-26T01:28:14Z

Qantas expects its underlying pre-tax profit for the six months to December 2017 to come in between A$900 million ($693 million) and A$950 million, aided by stronger unit revenues during the first quarter of the 2018 fiscal year.
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Ethiopian Airlines set to receive first 787-9 on 27 October

2017-10-25T10:16:20Z

Ethiopian Airlines is poised to take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 and become the variant's first African operator.
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AirAsia receives first Tianjin A320neo

2017-10-25T09:14:23Z

Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has taken delivery of the first Airbus A320neo aircraft to be assembled on the airframer's Tianjin line in China.
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IATA targets Asia's infrastructure, regulation and environment

2017-10-25T06:16:48Z

IATA chief Alexandre de Juniac has called on Asian governments to invest further in aeronautical infrastructure, harmonise regulation and join in the industry’s efforts to improve its sustainability.
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CSeries in contest for Bangkok Airways' narrowbody needs

2017-10-25T01:47:31Z

Bangkok Airways is evaluating the Airbus A319neo, Boeing 737 Max 7 and the Bombardier CS300 for its fleet renewal and expansion needs.
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Norwegian ends Spanish flights from Birmingham and Manchester

2017-10-24T16:11:11Z

Low-cost carrier Norwegian will axe its Spanish services from UK airports Birmingham and Manchester this winter – routes that collapsed charter carrier Monarch Airlines had also operated.
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Ryanair delays introduction of stricter carry-on bag policy

2017-10-24T13:45:45Z

Ryanair has postponed until mid-January the introduction of stricter rules regarding carry-on bags, which it argues are necessary to speed up boarding and reduce flight delays.