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German government says toxic cabin air is an EASA issue
A German cross-party parliamentary committee that heard evidence on aircraft cabin air contamination last September has voted that the problem is reported so rarely that no further action needs to be taken on it.
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NewsBombardier announces firm deal for five Q400s
An undisclosed buyer has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Bombardier NextGen Q400 turboprops, the Canadian airframer announced today. The...
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NewsSINGAPORE: Boeing targets 2013 firm configuration for 737 Max
Boeing aims to firm the configuration of its 737 Max family in 2013 as the final phase of the wind-tunnel testing begins in the USA and UK.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Boeing steps up 787-9 development effort
Boeing will begin major assembly of the first 787-9 in the fourth quarter of this year, ahead of final assembly starting in Everett in early 2013.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Narrowbodies make mark in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has become an increasingly lucrative market for narrowbody aircraft, with the growth of low-cost travel and relaxation of regulations helping to drive orders throughout the region - and fuelling fears of overcapacity.
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NewsBombardier wins 3rd order for CRJ1000
Bombardier today announced a new firm order for six CRJ1000 regional jets and options for 18 more to an undisclosed airline. The firm order, which...
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NewsAir Berlin to start routine satellite-based landings at Bremen
German carrier Air Berlin is to use satellite-based approaches for normal flight operations to Bremen, following approval of the navigational system installed...
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NewsTrading remains challenging at Flybe
Trading at Flybe remains challenging as passenger numbers and revenue at its main UK-based operation continued to be under pressure. Revenue fell by...
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NewsDelay hits BMI Regional sale process
Lufthansa has had to wait longer than expected to offload the regional subsidiary of BMI. The sale to a group of UK investors,...
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Finnair evaluates exit from MRO operations
Finnair is evaluating whether to exit in-house MRO operations altogether as part of its restructuring programme. The loss-making Finnish flag carrier...
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NewsSwiss pilots trial do-it-yourself ATC
Swiss International Airlines has just operated the first commercial flight equipped with an approved traffic situational awareness system, providing the...
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Finnair seeks to offload short-haul operations as losses deepen
After seeing its operating loss plummet to €60.9 million ($80.8 million) in 2011 from €4.7 million the previous year, Finnair has announced that it plans...
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NewsAirbus to decide on A330 enhancement in second half of 2012
Airbus intends to decide whether to proceed with enhancements to the A330 during the second half of this year, but is still reticent to provide many details.
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China Express unveiled as customer for up to 11 CRJ900s
Chinese regional carrier China Express Airlines has been unveiled as the previously undisclosed customer for six Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, plus...
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NewsVIDEO: Value concerns tempered over “last off the line” aircraft
Residual values of the last of the current generation narrowbodies will be affected by the introduction of their re-engined successors, but to a lesser degree than in previous transitions from old to new technology.
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NewsKorean to weigh 737 Max and A320neo
Korean Air is evaluating both the A320neo and 737 Max for it next generation narrowbody fleet. "As soon as they come up with a price, we'll look at...
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NewsEASA broadens A380 checks to whole fleet
All Airbus A380s are to be subjected to inspections for wing-rib feet cracking after the European Aviation Safety Agency opted to extend its airworthiness...
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Japan's Skymark orders six A330-300s
Japan's Skymark Airlines has ordered six Airbus A330-300s that it will introduced into service from 2014.
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Boeing says 737 Max to meet or exceed A320neo range
Boeing will match or exceed the range of the Airbus A320neo with its 737 Max family, as the company seeks to firm the configuration of its re-engined narrowbody.