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NewsPARIS AIR SHOW: Qatar Airways set to announce major A320 deal today
The order, which is likely to comprise 20 A320s and four A321s, is expected to be announced by the airline's chief executive Akbar Al Baker during a press conference at Le Bourget today. It would have a value at list prices of around $1.8 billion.
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Boeing shakes off tough year for 747-8
Despite seemingly lukewarm support earlier this from top company executives and a lack of orders, Boeing is firmly committed to the 747-8
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Middle East brings joy to Paris opener
Middle Eastern exhibitors are again dominating the scene as the Paris air show opens this morning to predictions that the major orders will be coming from...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: CFM starts Leap X core tests
But engine manufacturer is still unsure about two-stage high-pressure turbine
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Parker system removes water from fuel
In January 2008 a British Airways Boeing 777 force-landed short of the runway at London Heathrow airport because ice in the fuel feed system meant the engines...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: GKN steps up technology investment
Engineers at GKN Aerospace (Hall 6 A24) are pushing forward the boundaries of current technology and is in the final stage of developing one piece acoustic...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Rockwell Collins plunges into crowded pool
Rockwell Collins (hall 4, B17) has plunged into the crowded waters of the civil airline training market with its Core flight simulation system, showing at...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Air Nostrum raises CRJ1000 order to 35
Spanish regional operator Air Nostrum has kicked off this year's show order tally, announcing it will take a further 15 Bombardier CRJ1000s and convert five...
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NewsPARIS AIR SHOW: Big Etihad engine deal includes GEnx and GP7200
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has completed engine selection for the large aircraft order placed at the Farnborough Air Show in 2008, a source close to...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Britair, Air Nostrum earmarked for initial CRJ1000s
Installation of the cabin interior of Bombardier's first production CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft has been completed, and the freshly-painted aircraft is now...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Commercial Soyuz, Vega launchers face up to cost pressures
Europe's two new launchers to fly from the French Guiana spaceport next year...
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NewsPARIS AIR SHOW: Air Nostrum raises CRJ1000 order to 35
Spanish regional operator Air Nostrum has confirmed a firm order for 35 Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft, after formalising an agreement to take a further 15...
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COMMENT: Managing pilots takes more than just honing their flying skills
A case study from a few years ago demonstrates how pilot performance is sensitive to airline management. To do their jobs really well, flightcrew need more than just good flight training
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Goodrich completes 737NG brakes
Goodrich has completed flight testing of its Next Generation Boeing 737 wheels and carbon brakes. The US company says formal certification is expected in...
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Viking: out with the old; in with the new
Viking's upgrade of the de Havilland Twin Otter is nearing completion. What is next on Vancouver company's agenda:
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Lumexis confident in securing IFE system launch customer
US in-flight entertainment (IFE) company Lumexis is confident it will shortly secure a launch customer for its fibre-to-the-screen IFE platform.
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COMMENT: the spectre of Concorde haunting Airbus
Don't mention the C word in front of Airbus bosses. Four decades ago Concorde emerged as a machine of stunning elegance that promised to revolutionise air...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
AIRBUS A340 Quadjets are not in fashion everywhere, but Lufthansa Group has identified its Swiss International Air Lines' Airbus A340-300s as its most efficient aircraft
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Mexico risks IASA downgrade as Aviacsa again resumes operations
Some Mexican carriers are concerned the inability of Mexico's DGAC to ground Aviacsa over alleged safety concerns could lead to the country being downgraded...
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USA's SkyWest seeks to capture business from competitors
US regional operator SkyWest is poised to steal business away from competitors as it seeks to compete vigorously for contract renewals network carriers currently...