Africa – Page 86
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NewsSouth African CAA to probe BA 747 building strike
South African authorities have opened an investigation following the accident at Johannesburg during which a British Airways Boeing 747-400 struck and severely damaged a building while taxiing.
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Ethiopian ties up with RwandAir on MRO
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a technical support pact with fellow African operator RwandAir.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Why size matters on re-engined narrowbodies
Qatar Airways’s decision to convert its order for six Airbus A319neo twinjets to the larger A320neo variant has further eroded the backlog for the smallest member of the re-engined narrowbody family.
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NewsVIDEO: Stranded Ethiopian 767 extracted from Arusha
Specialists at the small Tanzanian airport of Arusha are working to reduce the payload of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 767-300 after the twinjet made an unscheduled landing on its short runway.
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Survey highlights belief in improving safety standards
Almost two-thirds of industry personnel believe aviation safety is improving, according the results of an extensive survey.
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NewsPICTURES: Australia's first C-27J gets airborne
Alenia Aermacchi has begun flight-testing its first C-27J tactical transports for Australia and Chad, and also finalised a contract with new Spartan customer Peru.
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NewsEthiopian 767 overruns after diverting to small airport
Ethiopian Airlines is gathering information after a Boeing 767-300 registered to the carrier landed in the small Tanzanian airport of Arusha.
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NewsNo sign of mechanical failure on crashed LAM 190
Namibian investigators have found no indication of mechanical malfunction on the LAM Mozambique Embraer 190 which crashed while en route from Maputo to Luanda.
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NewsEthiopian 787 damaged in fire to fly before Christmas
Ethiopian Airlines expects to have completed by Christmas the repair of a Boeing 787 damaged in a fire incident at London Heathrow airport in July.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Freight drags improved airline profits outlook
IATA’s latest improved profits outlook released today struck a decidedly positive note, even if the climate is still pretty tough for many carriers.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Can Airbus and R-R kick-start A340 revival?
Airbus, Rolls-Royce and CFM International spent a day in London last week seeking to convince the market that the A340 represents a good investment, despite its operating economics being buffeted by high fuel prices.
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NewsAirbus and Rolls unveil plan to restore A340-600 appeal
Airbus and Rolls-Royce aim to boost the market appeal of the A340-600 with reconfiguration and support initiatives that address operating costs.
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FL Technics expands line maintenance network
FL Technics is opening line maintenance stations in Georgia, Ukraine and Libya.
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NewsLAM leases 737 temporarily after E-190 crash
Mozambique's LAM has leased a Boeing 737 to operate its flight schedule following the fatal crash of an Embraer 190 on 29 November in Namibia.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How operational, budget pressures are affecting the World's air forces
The ability of air forces around the globe to react to the unexpected was highlighted afresh in 2013, with requirements having ranged from providing multinational support for France’s combat intervention in Mali, to flying humanitarian relief sorties to help in typhoon-devastated parts of the Philippines.
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NewsCaptain of crashed LAM E-190 experienced on type
Mozambique carrier LAM has released information indicating that the captain of the Embraer 190 that crashed en route to Luanda on 29 November was experienced on the type.
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NewsNo survivors as LAM Embraer 190 crash confirmed
Mozambique carrier LAM has confirmed the loss of all 27 passengers onboard the Embraer 190 aircraft which crashed en-route to Luanda.
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NewsFlightglobal's interactive guide to careers in emerging markets
The latest flurry of orders from Gulf carriers at the Dubai air show has again highlighted the huge demand for pilots and other aviation professionals in aviation’s fastest-growing regions.
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NewsDUBAI: Air Algerie takes A330 for long-haul renewal
Air Algerie is intending to take three Airbus A330s as part of the airline’s fleet-renewal programme.
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NewsDUBAI: Boeing bullish on military derivatives
Boeing foresees strong market potential for military aircraft derived from its commercial aircraft.