All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 252
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airlines hunker down in Spain
What with the collapse of one of its oldest carriers, industrial strife over one of its newest, the return to recession and airport charges on the rise,...
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FAA proposes AD for Piaggio Aero Industries P-180s
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) document for a proposed airworthiness directive regarding Piaggio Aero Industries P180 aircraft.
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P&W starts wind tunnel testing on components for second-generation geared turbofan
Pratt & Whitney has started a series of wind tunnel tests on a key component for a second-generation geared turbofan (GTF) engine with up to 50% higher bypass...
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FastJet eyes late summer launch alongside Fly540 brand
FastJet, the pan-African low-cost carrier planned by EasyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, expects to launch operations in three to four months, chief executive-designate...
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ANALYSIS: Farnborough will be crucial time in re-engined narrowbody fight
Airbus recently firmed two outstanding orders for A320neo family aircraft, with Norwegian Air Shuttle committing to 100 A320neos and Air Lease taking 36...
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Future of Germanwings brand called into question
Lufthansa will decide by spring 2013 how to restructure its intra-European network and merge its in-house narrowbody operations with low-cost subsidiary...
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BA to operate premium A318s under new subsidiary
British Airways is establishing a new subsidiary through which to operate its premium transatlantic services from London City, a decision which appears linked to possible additional financing.
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Dornier Seawings earmarks 2015 for first Seastar amphibian delivery
Dornier Seawings plans to select the final assembly base for its Seastar CD 2 twin-engined amphibious turboprop in the third quarter of this year and will deliver the first of the 12-passenger aircraft 33 months later, the company says.
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JAL adds San Diego service, boosts New Delhi frequency
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start a new nonstop service between Tokyo Narita and San Diego on 2 December. The four-times-weekly service will be a joint...
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Virgin America signs interline agreement with JAL
Virgin America has signed a new interline agreement with Japan Airlines (JAL). JAL operates to Virgin America's base at San Francisco from Tokyo Haneda...
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Boeing postpones 787 surge line activation until 4Q
Boeing has quietly postponed activating an already constructed surge line set up for building more new 787s in Everett, Washington, until at least late September....
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Ecuador's TAME to launch Bogota and Caracas flights
Ecuador's state owned airline TAME has confirmed plans to relaunch its international operations, initially with a route to Bogota in July that may be extended...
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Airbus highlights revenue potential of wider A320 seats
Airbus estimates that a new wider-seat design in its A320 family, designed for physically larger passengers, could generate $3 million in additional revenue over a 15-year period.
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IATA: Air Lease still not ready to commit to A350
US aircraft lessor Air Lease is intending to acquire the Airbus A350, at some point, but is yet to be satisfied over the specifications of the twinjet family. Chief...
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IATA: Boeing counts on its experience in battle with C919
Boeing is confident that it will be able to retain the edge over the new Comac C919 twinjet even in the Chinese manufacturer's home market.
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Flybe confident despite rising losses
Flybe remains optimistic that it can take advantage of further consolidation in Europe's regional airline industry despite slumping to a pre-tax loss of...
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PZL-Mielec M18A crash investigation reveals centre of gravity issue
The fatal 2011 crash of a PZL-Mielec M18A Turbine Dromader single-engined turboprop aircraft in Australia has highlighted concerns about variations in the...
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IATA: Oneworld membership to push SriLankan towards profitability
Alliance membership will help grow network, customers and expand airline's footprint in Asia
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A380 wing-cracks to require eight-week repair downtime
Airbus A380 operators face a 30,000 man-hour repair programme to address wing-crack issues that have dogged the airliner which will require an eight-week...
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IATA: JetBlue looks to widebody operations from 2015
As JetBlue Airways focuses on bringing Airbus A321 narrowbodies into its fleet in the near term, it is also in the early stages of studying the acquisition...