All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 424
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NewsPICTURE: Dubai 09 - Boeing 747-8F begins journey to first flight
The first Boeing 747-8 Freighter has broken cover in Everett ahead of its first flight early next year. The new freighter, for which Dubai Aerospace...
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Upset training group to hold first meeting
A working group formed under the auspices of the Royal Aeronautical Society in June to develop standards for how simulator manufacturers can model the aerodynamics...
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Dubai 09: Honeywelll sees rising demand for 'power by the hour' support
Honeywell is seeing increasing demand in the Middle East region for its "power by the hour" product support offerings, driven by growth in the low-fare airline...
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NewsSukhoi cites engine issues as Superjet schedule slips
Superjet100 maker Sukhoi is blaming engine supplier PowerJet for delays that will push first delivery of the regional aircraft to Russian flag carrier Aeroflot...
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Vietnam Airlines aims to purchase four Airbus A380s
Vietnam Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase four Airbus A380s, and plans to fly the double-deck jets on new services to the USA.
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Boeing completes 787 wing fix install
Boeing today confirmed that installation of reinforcements within the side-of-body section on the 787 is complete.
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NewsMerging BA and Iberia to split holding company 55:45
British Airways' proposed merger with Spain's Iberia will involve creating a holding company, TopCo, in which BA shareholders will have a 55% stake
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Boeing completes first round of 747-8F gauntlet tests
Boeing has completed the first of three rounds of gauntlet testing on the 747-8 Freighter (RC501), marking a significant step towards the aircraft's first...
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NewsAir India reports annual net loss of $1.2 billion
Air India has posted a net loss of 56 billion rupees ($1.2 billion) for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2009 after it was hit by the economic downturn and...
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Thai's new president unveils four-year turnaround plan
Thai Airways International's newly appointed president has outlined details about the carrier's financial turnaround effort that includes a new fleet plan...
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Vietnam's Jetstar Pacific gets new CEO
Vietnamese carrier Jetstar Pacific has undergone a management change.
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Cathay cuts business seats on Boeing 777-300s
Cathay Pacific Airways is reducing the number of business-class seats on its 12 Boeing 777-300s and replacing these with economy seats.
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PICTURE: Airbus and IAI to begin taxibot prototype testing next year
Israel Aerospace Industries and Airbus aim to begin trials in Israel of the "Taxibot" pushback/towing tractor prototype next year. The Taxibot eliminates...
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NewsBoeing targets late December for 787 first flight
Installation of the wing fix for the first Boeing 787 (ZA001) is now complete, with programme sources telling Flight International’s affiliate FlightBlogger that flight-test schedules have readjusted to target late December for a first flight just before Christmas.
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JAL may receive bridge loan from government bank
Japan Airlines (JAL) could receive a bridge loan from the Development Bank of Japan as it awaits a government restructuring plan.
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Brazilian carriers post 42% surge in October domestic traffic
Brazil's Gol expects to continue to steadily grow its domestic traffic but considers the 47% year-over-year RPK figure it posted for October to be an aberration.
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Gol considers reactivating one 767 for Caribbean flights
Gol is close to completing a deal covering the return of one of its seven grounded Boeing 767s and is considering reactivating at least one 767 for its new...
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Air France flight safety boss to retire
Air France's executive vice-president of flight operations Gilbert Rovetto is to retire. The airline says that Rovetto was always due to retire in...
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