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Northwest could drop 80 mainline aircraft
Northwest Airlines could drop as many as 115 aircraft from mainline and feeder its fleet, including the entire complement of Avro RJ85As currently operated by Mesaba Airlines.
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NewsPilot override system aims to prevent 9/11-style attacks
Honeywell is in talks with Airbus and Boeing about fitting a device aimed at preventing 9/11-style attacks.
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Jade Cargo confirms order for six 747-400ERFs
China’s Jade Cargo International, which plans to launch operations next year, has confirmed an order for six Boeing 747-400 extended range freighters
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Airbus claims agreement in principle for A350 funding
Airbus claims to have secured provisional launch-investment agreement for its new A350 from four states, including the UK which will be the first to confirm its participation at the aircraft’s industrial launch in early October.
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NewsGaruda to acquire ten 787s and 18 737-800s
Indonesian flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia has agreed to acquire ten Boeing 787-8 aircraft and reaffirmed its long-awaited intention to take 18 Boeing 737-800s under a fleet-renewal initiative.
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Problems on Mars Express to be investigated
The European Space A gency has started a technical investigation into the Planetary Fourier Spectrometer (PFS) on board Mars Express, after a problem developed in the instrument a few months ago.
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British Airways crew criticised after serious approach incident
Captain was slow to respond to ground proximity warning approaching Isle of Man
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Qatar signs MoU to launch GEnx on A350
General Electric and Qatar Airways are expected to announce a memorandum of understanding within the next day confirming the selection of the GEnx engine for the 60 A350s covered in the recently signed letter of intent between the Middle East flag-carrier and Airbus.
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I’m on the plane!
In-flight mobile phone use is on the way. But after surmounting the plethora of legislative hurdles, will it succeed where satcom-based telephony failed?
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NewsAirbus notches up major deals in China and India
China Southern and Indian Airlines commit to orders during visits by EU delegates
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NewsStrike derails Boeing delivery plan
Manufacturer looks certain to miss full-year target after union votes to reject ‘best and final’ offer, hurting suppliers
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Govt approves major Indian Airlines Airbus order
India’s Government has finally given approval to a long-delayed plan by state-owned Indian Airlines to purchase 43 Airbus narrowbodies, allowing the carrier to order new aircraft for the first time in more than a decade.