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American mulls “brisker pace” for 737-800 deliveries
American Airlines could accelerate Boeing 737-800 deliveries as it looks to quickly phase out it huge fleet of fuel-thirsty MD-80s. Meanwhile Alaska Airlines...
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Weight growth emerged following A350's first detailed sizing
Electrical structure adds mass Several elements have contributed to the rise in the manufacturer's weight empty, says A350 chief engineer Gordon McConnell:...
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UTAir plans aggressive expansion
UTAir banking on West to fund expansion Russian carrier UTAir has unveiled an ambitious expansion programme that includes a $1.7 billion investment...
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CFM aims for clear idea on open-rotor path by 2010
CFM International aims to begin open-rotor model testing this year and expects to have a clear indication on whether to proceed with this technology by 2009-10. The...
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Fiji government probes Air Pacific
Qantas could be asked to sell its 46% stake in the carrier Fiji's government has launched a major review of Air Pacific, criticising the flag carrier...
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Market outlook: You ain’t seen nothing yet
You ain't seen nothing yet The outlook for airlines and the wider system is dire, writes Chris Tarry. Analysis from Antonio Panariello of Flight Insight Chris...
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Airline IT Trends: Mission critical
As the Airline Business/SITA Airline IT Trends survey celebrates its 10th anniversary, the findings show that now more than ever IT is critical to reducing...
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Delta tries to cut ties with Mesa and Pinnacle
Delta tries to cut ties with Mesa and Pinnacle Delta Air Lines has embarked on an aggressive campaign to end deals with two of its regional partners,...
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EU clears way for secondary slot trading
The European Commission has cleared the way for secondary slot trading at European Union airports, but what does this really mean for the industry? asks...
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NewsFinal hurdle: Pinto takes on TAP's latest challenge
TAP Portugal has been totally transformed since Fernando Pinto took over as chief eight years ago. Can Pinto now lead TAP into private hands? Fernando...
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AirTran and JetBlue scale back growth
AirTran and JetBlue scale back growth Low-cost airlines are cutting back on growth in a major way, trimming deliveries of new aircraft as well as limiting...
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US majors slash capacity
United, American and Continental Airlines are leading a major round of capacity cuts in the US domestic market Dramatic cuts unveiled by US majors...
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Air France steps up environmental drive
Against the backdrop of record high oil prices, Air France-KLM is stressing its environmental commitment as well as pressure on manufacturers to design new...
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Airline bosses call for strict capacity discipline
Chief executives at the IATA AGM said they are cutting back networks and parking aircraft Over the past few weeks carriers all over the globe have...
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SriLankan CEO expects no strategy shift following withdrawal of Emirates
SriLankan says it is "business as usual" despite the termination of a 10-year management agreement with Emirates New SriLankan Airlines chief executive...