Programmes – Page 348
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MEA finally to start formal SkyTeam accession
Middle East Airlines is finally to sign a formal agreement which will take the airline into the SkyTeam alliance next year.
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Flight 1549: Japan salute spurs Carolina gain
The Airbus A320 that ditched in the Hudson river in 2009 is to become an aviation icon in Charlotte in a museum display that will focus on the advances made in international airline safety
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FAA: Operations and maintenance errors behind SkyWest fine
The US FAA is proposing $359,000 in fines against Utah-based SkyWest Airlines for three separate violations the agency says took place between July 2009...
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Delta chief impressed by GTF-powered A320neo and CSeries
Fresh from issuing a request for proposal (RFP) to manufacturers for up to 200 narrowbody replacement aircraft, Delta Air Lines management appears impressed...
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Boeing expects first 787 delivery in the third quarter
After numerous delays Boeing has released its latest delivery schedule for the 787, and aims to deliver the first aircraft to launch customer All Nippon...
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Low-cost carriers drive Indian revival
Recent orders from IndiGo and SpiceJet emphasise how budget carriers are leading the country's airline recovery
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Colombian shake-up picks up pace
LAN's purchase of Aires and the launch of a new low-cost carrier are set to alter the country's competitive landscape again
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Airbus expecting busy year for A380 order talks
With agreements from two new customers in as many months, airframer expects busy year ahead for more order talks Airbus is confident that the recent...
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NewsGlobal airline accident and safety review for 2010
After decades of constant improvement, the industry's safety record has frustratingly levelled off. What can be done to lift it again?
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Business briefs
Bell Helicopter has brought six wholly owned support and service subsidiaries into the main operation in a bid to provide more comprehensive, lifetime service.
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Boisture: 90 days to manufacturing improvements
Hawker Beechcraft chairman Bill Boisture says he expects to see rapid "payback" from a new three-year, $10 million employee education and training programme funded by the state of Kansas.
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Analysis
Analysis: Airbus’s late push sees off Boeing - again
Airbus's usual late orders spurt again enabled it to leap-frog Boeing and end last year as top dog in the annual sales race.
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Oil has airlines over barrels
Rising fuel prices are hitting carriers hard, but passengers will not stand increases
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Opinion
Comment: Shock of the new
By going public with IndiGo's intention to take 150 re-engined A320 aircraft, Airbus is aligning its ambitions with global economic shifts - and turning up the heat on its dithering rival
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NewsVirgin America commits to 30 A320neos
Virgin America has become the first airline to order the re-engined A320neo, after committing to 30 of the type.
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NewsAirbus edges Boeing in 2010 orders battle
Airbus achieved net orders for 574 aircraft in 2010, against rival Boeing's figure of 530. It also delivered a total of 510 jets over the course of the year.
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NewsBoeing to restart 787 certification operations
Boeing will restart 787 certification operations, the first of three major milestones slated for 17 January, say programme sources. Currently based...
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Indian market analysis
IndiGo's agreement for the new aircraft appears to illustrate confidence in the Indian market's prospects despite the problems of overcapacity, losses and poor yields that followed an earlier wave of aircraft orders by the country's carriers.
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NewsPICTURE: First Armavia Superjet awaits delivery
Following the release of images of Aeroflot's first Sukhoi Superjet 100, the first aircraft for its other initial customer, Armavia, has been unveiled.