All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 296
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Bombardier's backlog stagnates
Bombardier says Gary Scott's resignation "comes at a time when there is significant momentum with the CSeries aircraft programme with respect to orders and options, and the programme is progressing well - and there is nothing to suggest it will not continue to do so after his departure".
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Syrian Arab A350s blocked by US sanctions: embassy cable
Syrian Arab Airlines had been in line to receive Airbus A350s as part of a broad fleet renewal covering 50 aircraft, newly-disclosed diplomatic cables reveal.
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Lao Airlines orders two A320s
Lao Airlines has inked a deal for two Airbus A320 aircraft, making them the first passenger jets to join their fleet.
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Six 787s cancelled from order backlog
Six Boeing 787s have been struck from the airframer's order book, although the manufacturer has not disclosed the identity of the customer cancelling the...
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Delta orders 100 Boeing 737-900ERs
Delta Air Lines has confirmed that it has placed an order for 100 Boeing 737-900ERs to replace its older aircraft.
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Uncertainty underpins American’s fleet transformation
US carrier's massive single-aisle order was a boon for rival manufacturers, but has done little to quell financial concerns.
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Analysis: first half traffic on the rise, but load factors slip
While airline passenger traffic continued to grow in the first half of 2011, the bumps in the road which have hit demand mean this growth has largely failed to keep pace with extra capacity.
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Ascend fleet analysis: standard size or large size?
Ascend's Chris Seymour examines why airlines are quietly swapping some of their single-aisle backlog for larger variants
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Qantas to operate Airbus A320 aircraft for premium carrier
Qantas has revealed it will operate Airbus A320 aircraft for its new premium carrier, which will be based in Asia.
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Final parts arrive for first Charleston 787
Boeing's North Charleston, South Carolina final assembly line has received its first locally fabricated Boeing 787 aft fuselage, completing the final shipments...
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Bombardier's chief CSeries salesman Gary Scott to retire
Bombardier Aerospace's top CSeries salesman, Gary Scott, has announced he will retire from the company on 1 October. Scott, who has held the title...
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China's ARJ21 falls behind on flight test schedule
Two key components in the flight test programme of China's first indigenously designed regional jet have not been completed, and this has led to the likelihood...
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SIA appears to consider 'Scoot' as low-cost brand name
Singapore Airlines appears to be considering naming its new long-haul low-cost subsidiary Scoot Airlines.
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News747-8F and 787 delivery dates come into focus
Boeing's final month of 747-8 freighter and 787 first delivery milestones has emerged, placing the handover to its patient launch customers as early as 7...
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Class 2 and 3 EFBs in pipeline as United-Continental rolls out iPads
United-Continental is looking to ultimately implementing Class 2 and Class 3 electronic flight bags on its aircraft in addition to the portable, kneeboard...
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GE certifies first performance kit for 787
GE Aviation says it has received US FAA certification for its first performance improvement package (PIP) for the GEnx-1B turbofan engine for the Boeing 787.
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Fernandes takes state role
Landmark deal between AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines sees low-cost innovator join the establishment Malaysia's airline industry is undergoing a revolution...
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Testing times for biofuels
Recent rush of airline biofuel flights illustrates growing momentum, but ramping up remains key challenge ahead Moves to push forward the use of biofuels...
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Qantas takes flight to Asia
Australian airline unveils plans to create premium carrier in region as part of major shake-up Combine an international division that is chronically...
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Market outlook: Why less may be more for airline profits
Chris Tarry examines the difficulties of keeping capacity in line with demand, when the course to recovery is never straight