All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 416
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Boeing 787 flies
The first flight of Boeing's 787 was marked by poor weather conditions, though the skies over Everett's Paine Field co-operated just long enough to allow...
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NewsBoeing completes 787 maiden sortie
Boeing has completed the maiden flight of its flagship 787 Dreamliner, the world's first majority composite jetliner. The aircraft - designated ZA001...
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US jet fuel biorefinery projects receive $100m
Four companies with biorefinery projects targeting alternative jet fuel production will receive grants totalling up to $100 million from the US Energy Department. Honeywell...
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Indonesian navy to get three more IAe CN-235s
The Indonesian defence ministry has confirmed an order for three Indonesia Aerospace CN-235-220 maritime patrol aircraft for its navy. The deal is...
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Nepali start-up plans daily Kathmandu-New Delhi service
New Nepali carrier Alpine Air plans to start daily Kathmandu-New Delhi services in January 2010, and hopes to commence flights to other parts of Asia and...
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Aerovironment expects full-year growth
Aerovironment expects full-year revenue growth of 18-22% for its year to end-April 2010 on the...
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NewsFAA: No FIKI for Cirrus SR22
The FAA will bar Cirrus SR22s from flight into known icing from 19 December, pending an inspection and potential rework of portions of the aircraft's TKS anti-icing system.
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BA set to invest heavily in OpenSkies after abandoning sale
British Airways appears prepared to invest heavily in its all-premium transatlantic operation OpenSkies, after deciding against both selling the division...
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Airbus begins manufacuturing A350 XWB structure
Airbus has produced the first structural component for the A350 XWB at its plant in Nantes, France. The all-carbon centre wingbox panel has a surface area...
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Airbus backs overhaul of pitot icing certification standards
New standards for pitot probes are expected to emerge from a working group being founded in the wake of June's fatal loss of an Air France Airbus A330 over...
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: Boeing clears 787 to fly 15 December
Boeing has officially set 15 December at 1800 GMT (1000 PT) for the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner after receiving final approval from the US Federal...
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US jet fuel biorefinery projects receive $100m
Four companies with biorefinery projects targeting alternative jet fuel production will receive grant money totalling up to $100 million from the US Energy...
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Bedford cites Midwest’s traction against AirTran in Milwaukee
Republic CEO Bryan Bedford says the company's subsidiary Midwest is improving in both market share and revenue performance in Milwaukee, and believes Midwest's...
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NewsEmirates secures A380 financing
Emirates Airline has underscored its own "secure financial position" despite the debt clouds hanging over its Dubai home by detailing the financing for its...
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NewsSplit widebody order by United casts new light on 777 replacement
United Airlines' decision to split its long-awaited widebody order evenly between the Airbus A350 XWB and the Boeing 787 has intensified pressure on the...
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Embraer signs $2.2 billion financing deal with China's CDB Leasing
China's CDB Leasing (CLC) has signed an agreement with Embraer to provide aircraft financing and leasing services to the airframer's potential customers.
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NewsBoeing completes 787 static test analysis, final gauntlet
Boeing has completed analysis of 787 side-of-body reinforcement, as well as its final gauntlet testing, clearing the way for the final few steps towards...