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AirTran studies 717 fleet replacements
AirTran Airways has begun evaluating replacements for its 117-seat Boeing 717-200s as its oldest aircraft of that type reach the 10-year mark. The low-cost...
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NewsHK introduces shorter flight routes to help airlines save fuel
Hong Kong's Civil Aviation Department (CAD) has shortened the flight routes to Hong Kong's airport which means aircraft arriving from Europe, China, the...
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Azul looks to GE for engine support
Brazilian carrierAzul reached a 15-year engine maintenance, repair and overhaul deal with GE Aviation for the CF34-10E engines poweringthe carrier's Embraer...
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A320 re-engine decision in 2010
Airbus expects to decide by the end of next year whether to re-engine the A320 family, CAO has learned. A senior Airbus executive said the manufacturer...
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SAS finds new markets for MD Explorers
Specialist Aviation Services, which provides helicopters and support services to police and air ambulance...
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Airbus warns industry faces a 'difficult winter'
Airbus is hopeful that its production will remain flat in 2010, but warns that it expects airlines are about to endure a "difficult winter", which will inevitably...
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Safran and GE make move for C919 engine supply
Safran and its partner GE Aviation are placing more manufacturing work in China, as the country nears selection of a western engine supplier for its new...
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747-8 on track for mid-October move to flight line
Boeing is putting the final touches on the first 747-8 and has begun a final phase of indoor tests as it prepares to roll the aircraft out to the flight...
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Viking: New 400s to Russia and Libya
Viking Air has added Russia and Libya as international customers for its new and improved Twin Otter turboprop, set for first certification later this year....
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Kodiak production certificate snapped up by Quest
Quest Aircraft has received production certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration for the Kodiak single-engine...
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Lighting upgrades enhance North Sea helicopter safety
helidecks KIERAN DALY loNDON LIGHTING UP THE NORTH SEA Helideck lighting development has proved to be one of the most fruitful areas of safety...
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Spirit Aero issues debt to repay current borrowings
Spirit Aerosystems plans to offer $300 million in notes due in 2017 through a private placement. In a statement Moody's ratings agency says Spirit...
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Chinese banks set to grow
Finding $1.1 trillion to fund 9,000 aircraft deliveries projected to be required in Asia-Pacific over the coming years is a huge challenge and Chinese banks...
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Hawaiian plans to place first A330s on LA-Honolulu flights
Hawaiian Airlines in its preparations for first deliveries of its Airbus A330s in April 2010 has detailed plans to place the first two aircraft on its flights...
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Boeing eyes 2010 launch of 777 converted freighter
Boeing could launch a passenger-to-freighter conversion product for the 777 as early as next year as it continues product development studies for the proposed...
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NewsVirgin Nigeria rebrands as 'Nigerian Eagle Airlines'
Virgin Nigeria has formally rebranded its operation as Nigerian Eagle Airlines, and is intending to secure a capital injection for the carrier
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AMR brokers huge liquidity deal
American Airlines' parent AMR has put together a strategic $2.9 billion liquidity and aircraft financing package that includes the advanced sale of frequent...