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PICTURES & VIDEO: Ryanair takes delivery of 300th 737-800
Ryanair has taken delivery of its 300th Boeing 737-800, with 37 of the type due to arrive in 2011. The airframer says that the Irish budget carrier...
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VIDEO: Loganair brings back 'world's shortest' flight
UK regional carrier Flybe's Scottish franchise partner, Loganair, is to resume an inter-island service billed as the world's shortest scheduled flight. The...
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NewsAer Lingus swaps three A330s for A350s
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus is switching an order for three Airbus A330s, due for delivery in 2013 and 2014, to three A350-900 aircraft with arrival slated...
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ATR rules out 90-seat decision this year
ATR has ruled out a decision this year on whether to pursue an enlarged, 90-seat version of its regional turboprop family.
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AirAsia X orders three A330-200s
AirAsia's long-haul subsidiary AirAsia X has ordered three Airbus A330-200s, to be delivered from 2014.
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NewsMontreal to be Qatar's first Canadian route
Qatar Airways is to open its first Canadian route, with a service to Montreal which will launch towards the end of June. The airline's debut comes...
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NewsBoeing looks to ease overcrowding at Paine Field
Boeing will open its 787 change incorporation facility later this month in San Antonio, Texas, easing overcrowding at its overflowing Paine Field site, as...
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PICTURES: V Australia launches inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi
V Australia, the long-haul arm of the Virgin Blue Group, launched its inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi yesterday, becoming the first Australian carrier to operate...
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Lion Air firms options for 15 ATR 72-500s
Indonesia's Lion Air has firmed up its 2009 options for 15 ATR 72-500s to be operated by subsidiary Wings Air.
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NewsDelta sees strong yields continuing amid disciplined capacity growth
Delta Air Lines is confident that the strong yield environment it enjoyed during 2010 will be sustained this year, as it is taking a disciplined approach to capacity growth amid continued healthy passenger demand.
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Iberia A340 replacement is initial focus of IAG’s fleet renewal plan
Newly formed International Airlines Group (IAG) - parent of British Airways and Iberia - is making the replacement of the Spanish carrier's Airbus A340s a priority ahead of a broader long-haul fleet-renewal exercise that will also encompass the needs of BA.
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NewsComac set for the spotlight at Asian Aerospace
With 50 firm orders secured, Comac's C919 airliner is set to be a lightning rod for attention at Asian Aerospace - but can it prove its relevance abroad?
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PICTURE: Boeing passes 1,000 787 flights
Boeing has passed the 1,000th flight mark for its 787 test fleet, as it nears 80% of Rolls-Royce and 60% of General Electirc airframe certification. ZA004,...
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Aeroflot trains first Superjet pilots and technicians
Aeroflot has begun type rating classes for Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight and maintenance crew in anticipation of the planned first delivery in March.
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Tiger to buy 32.5% stake in Seair
Singapore's Tiger Airways plans to buy a 32.5% stake in Philippine low-cost carrier Seair, following a marketing partnership between the two airlines late...
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NewsKorean Air unveils newly-painted A380
Korean Air's first Airbus A380 has undergone painting in the Asian carrier's distinctive turquoise livery ahead of its delivery this year. The aircraft...
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Virgin Blue to build maintenance hangar at Sydney Airport
Virgin Blue will construct a maintenance hangar at Sydney Airport as part of a new engineering base to support its operations at its busiest airport.
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Gol remains bullish despite prospect of higher oil prices
Brazil's Gol is confident of further profitability improvements in 2011 even under a scenario of escalating oil prices.
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NewsP&W readies for CSeries “third knob” engine testing
Pratt & Whitney at the end of April will mate the first Bombardier CSeries prototype nacelle, built by Goodrich, to its PW1524G engine number two turbofan...
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Virgin Blue's new ATR72s to arrive from May
Virgin Blue expects to take delivery of its new ATR72 turboprops from May, with the -500 variant first to join the fleet.