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Australia's Jetstar to add 77 new weekly domestic flights
Australia's Jetstar is to increase frequency on 11 domestic routes, adding 77 new weekly return services, and increasing the pressure on rivals Tiger Airways...
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NewsBombardier’s CSeries under evaluation by Republic
Republic Airways Holdings is evaluating the Bombardier CSeries as it examines re-fleeting options for its subsidiary Frontier Airlines. Frontier became...
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Boeing commences 787 final gauntlet tests
Boeing has commenced its final gauntlet testing for its 787 Dreamliner, the last round of closed-loop testing planned before first flight, the company confirms.
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Portable IFE firm confident in role at Alaska despite Wi-Fi plan
Portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) specialist digEcor is confident its handheld devices will continue to play a role in Alaska Airlines' in-flight entertainment...
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NewsSouth Africa's Airlink battles to avoid grounding
South African regional carrier Airlink is fighting to avoid being grounded after the country's transport ministry indicated that he would consider a block...
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RR: Trent 1000 “absolutely ready” for 787 first flight
Rolls-Royce chief engineer for the Trent 1000 program says the engine is "absolutely ready to fly" on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner later this month.
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Boeing completes first 747-8F engine runs
Boeing has completed first engine runs on its 747-8 Freighter as the aircraft moves closer to its first flight early next year.
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NewsPICTURE: Bombardier Belfast prepares to test CSeries carbonfibre wing demonstrator
Bombardier's Belfast plant is gearing up to begin series production of the CSeries' carbonfibre wing as it prepares to begin ground-testing its recently...
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South African CAA to intensify Airlink audit after ERJ incident
South Africa's civil aviation authority is intensifying an audit of regional carrier Airlink after it suffered its third serious incident since mid-September,...
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China Cargo to use Boeing's EFBs and AHM systems
China Cargo Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing to use its Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) and Airplane Health Management (AHM) systems on the carrier's...
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NewsShaken Airlink calls in specialist to review operations
South African regional carrier Airlink has recruited an independent specialist to carry out an extensive review its operations after a string of accidents...
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Delta reveals Gogo upgrades
Delta Air Lines next week plans to begin beta testing a new in-flight portal for the Gogo in-flight Internet service it offers to passengers.
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United to examine narrowbody fleet options in 2010
Fresh from placing an order for 50 widebody aircraft today, United is now focused on its narrowbody replacement options.
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Ice and heat concerns prompt R-R Trent modifications
European safety regulators are extending fuel-icing prevention modifications to Airbus A330/A340s powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines. Meanwhile, Boeing...
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FAA highlights snow, slush and ice problems for CRJ700s and CRJ900s
The US Federal Aviation Administration has finalised an airworthiness directive that requires Bombardier CRJ700/900 operators to update aircraft flight manuals...
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India's Paramount to resume flights after GECAS dispute
India's Paramount Airways is resuming all flights today after a dispute with lessor GE Capital Aviaton Services (GECAS) resulted in cancelled flights over...
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787 approaches final gauntlet testing
Before Boeing can undergo final high-speed taxi tests ahead of first flight, the 787 must pass two major milestones.
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QantasLink to start new service in southern Australia
Australia's QantasLink plans to start a service between Adelaide and Port Lincoln in southern Australia from 15 February 2010.
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China Southern starts Shanghai-Frankfurt cargo service
China Southern Airlines has started a cargo service on the Shanghai-Urumqi-Frankfurt route.