All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 213
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NewsBombardier appears to name Odyssey as CSeries customer
Bombardier appears to have identified Odyssey Airlines as the previously undisclosed customer behind a CSeries order, which is set to be unveiled at the...
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NewsA350 prototype transfers to flight-test team
Airbus's first flying prototype A350 has been transferred to the airframer's flight-test team, although a date for a maiden sortie has yet to be established. The...
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NewsINTERACTIVE: A countdown of the biggest low-cost carriers in 2012
Budget carrier Ryanair’s improved performance in its 2012/13 financial year makes it the leading operator in the segment by net profit over the last year.
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ANALYSIS: BA A380 begins end of 747's reign
As its 747s start to bow out, BA's first major long-haul fleet change in over 15 years has raised the challenge of the A380 entering service in the same window as the 787
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AerCap details LATAM A330 financings
Operating lessor AerCap says it will split the financing of 10 Airbus A330s acquired under purchase and leaseback transactions from LATAM between the debt...
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NewsPARIS: Let the battle of the 100-seater aircraft commence
Bombardier, Embraer and others have a lot riding on there being sustainable demand for new airframes in the 100-seat segment, but big players still doubt the market's viability
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ANALYSIS: Southern Africa's flagging carriers
While financial turmoil at South African Airways often makes headlines in the sub-region, the Johannesburg-based flag carrier is far from the only troubled...
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NewsTUI Travel commits to 60 737 Max
TUI Travel has committed to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in a deal valued at $6.9 billion at list prices. These aircraft includes 40 of the 737 Max 8...
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Boeing explains confidence on 737 Max promises
Boeing provided a small glimpse behind the scenes of the 737 Max programme to justify its confidence that it can deliver the aircraft on time in about 4.5...
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ANALYSIS: Boeing’s 737 Max hitting stride ahead of Paris air show
A re-engining job was never Boeing's first choice to replace the third-generation of a 49-year-old single-aisle franchise, but the 737 Max seems to be hitting...
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ANALYSIS: Evolution of the African airline market
Africa has always been the smallest of the world regions in terms of aviation - partly because of the level of economic development, and partly because routes...
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NewsAeroflot receives Soviet-retro A320
Aeroflot is taking delivery of a new Airbus A320 which features a retro livery, based on a former Soviet-era colour scheme. The aircraft, MSN5614,...
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Ryanair details deliveries of new 737 fleet
Irish budget carrier Ryanair has detailed the five-year delivery schedule for its new batch of 175 Boeing 737-800s, with the first 11 scheduled to arrive...
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NewsFlybe deferral opens path to re-engined Embraers
UK regional carrier Flybe's deferral of a batch of Embraer deliveries was partly influenced by the prospect of receiving the re-engined version of the E-Jet...
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NewsLong-delayed ARJ21 certification set to slip again
Comac's ARJ21 regional jet is unlikely to receive certification until at least late next year, according to sources. This means the programme, which...
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NewsComac reduces C919 composite use to speed up progress
In a bid to speed up development, Chinese airframer Comac is cutting down on the use of composites in its C919 narrowbody programme. The airframer...
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ANALYSIS: Why US low-cost carriers may not follow merger route
airline consolidations may have helped re-invigorate major US network carriers, but the profitability of the nation's low-cost operators could mean they...
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NewsFlybe to defer half its Embraer deliveries
UK regional carrier Flybe is to defer, for at least three years, delivery of 16 Embraer 175 jets which had been due to arrive over 2014-15. The airline...
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Sabre, United sign agreement for ancillary products
Sabre and United Airlines have signed a new long-term agreement to sell the airline's ancillary products and services through Sabre's global distribution...
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NewsEBACE: Lineage deal to Flying Group
Embraer signed a deal this morning for a Lineage 1000 to an undisclosed European client, operated by Flying Group. This first Lineage 1000 sale to a customer...