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NewsAirbus sees lifespan of at least 10 years for re-engined A320
Airbus is confident that if it goes ahead with its proposed A320 re-engining, the updated model would have a production lifespan of at least 10 years.
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Big two aircraft output at all-time high despite recession
There was no hiding Airbus boss Tom Enders' glee this month at the Airbus/EADS annual conference in Seville when he confirmed that the airframer had defied...
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NewsPICTURE: Canada's first C-130J emerges from paintshop
Canada's first of 17 next-generation C-130J tactical transports has made its first appearance in national markings ...
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Pilots in American Airlines Kingston overrun were advised to use a different approach
Controllers at Norman Manley International airport in Kingston, Jamaica offered the crew of an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 that overran on landing on...
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NewsSIA operating A380 on Zurich route
Singapore Airlines plans to operate Airbus A380 aircraft on its Singapore-Zurich route, replacing the carrier's Boeing 777-300ERs.
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HK Airlines adds its first 737F
Hong Kong Airlines has received its first Boeing 737 freighter and plans to operate it on the Hong Kong-Hangzhou route. The aircraft is the first of...
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Indonesian air force seeks to revive light attack, trainer procurements
Indonesia's air force plans to revive a request for funds to launch competitions to replace its Rockwell OV-10 Bronco light combat aircraft and BAE Systems...
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China Southern traffic up 12% in December
China Southern Airlines posted a double-digit increase in total passenger traffic for December despite a fall in international traffic.
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FAA denies Embraer's request to withdraw E-170 rulemaking
The US FAA has denied a request by Embraer to withdraw a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) requiring operators of as many as 77 US-registered E-170 aircraft...
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Mexico's Interjet seeks to lease two additional A320s
Mexico's Interjet is looking to lease two additional Airbus A320s as the Mexican market begins to stabilise after a tumultuous two years. Interjet...
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: Limited damage in gear-up Newark landing
FAA officials say damage to a United Airlines Airbus A319 (N816UA) that landed at Newark on 10 January with its right main landing gear retracted is less...
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US regulators to probe industry on automation
US FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt says he will bring together airlines and human factors experts in April or possibly sooner to discuss the consequences...
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NewsEmbraer's airliner deliveries drop 25% while net orders are in deficit
Embraer's airliner output declined 25% in 2009 to 122 aircraft from the 162 delivered in the year before. Meanwhile, its net orders for its commercial programmes...
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'Laser blinding' becomes specific criminal offence in UK
New UK laws specifically criminalising the aiming of lasers at aircraft have come into force this month, as Civil Aviation Authority statistics show there...
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NewsVirgin cancels remaining A340-600s after firming A330s
Airbus' latest order and delivery figures show that Virgin Atlantic has cancelled six of the A340-600 aircraft it had on order. Virgin Atlantic firmed...
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Tiger launches IPO to raise S$246.8 million
Singapore's Tiger Airways launched its initial public offering (IPO) today to raise S$246.8 million ($177.7 million), as it seeks to quadruple its fleet...
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Mitsubishi Aircraft signs Heath Tecna as MRJ supplier
Mitsubishi Aircraft has signed up US firm Heath Tecna as a supplier for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet.
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FAA firms up proposed rule prompted by Southwest fuselage hole
The US FAA has finalised a rule it proposed in September 2009 requiring structural inspections of Boeing 737 classics for cracks after Southwest Airlines...
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NewsBoeing outlines 747-8F certification plan
Boeing has outlined details of the 747-8F flight test campaign that is due to start early this year after a long delay. Three aircraft will complete...