All air transport news – Page 1009
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WheelTug seeks electric wheel drive certification in 2011
Chorus Motors subsidiary WheelTug intends to conduct ground testing of its electric wheel drive on a Boeing Next Generation 737 after having successfully...
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AEI formally launches MD-80 cargo conversion product
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has formally launched a passenger-to-freighter conversion (PTF) for the Boeing MD-80.
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Vietnam reportedly buys 12 more Sukhoi Su-30MK2 fighters
Russia has reportedly sold a dozen Sukhoi Su-30MK2 fighter jets to its political ally Vietnam.
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Trigana Indonesian ATR in emergency landing on rice field
An Indonesian Trigana Air Service ATR 42 made an emergency landing in a rice field today after reporting a failure on one of its turboprop engines.
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Macau, Japan formally sign new air services agreement
Macau and Japan have formally signed a new air services agreement that removes all restrictions on capacity except for flights to Tokyo.
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China Southern passenger traffic up 10.6% in January
China Southern Airlines has posted a 10.6% growth in overall passenger traffic in January, driven by strong growth in the international segment.
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Kingfisher plans seven new routes
India's Kingfisher Airlines plans to launch seven new international routes to Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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Cathay aims to launch services to Moscow
Cathay Pacific Airways plans to launch services to Moscow in an effort to capitalise on visa-free entry for Russians into Hong Kong.
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AirAsia buying 30% of VietJet
AirAsia is buying 30% of Vietnamese start-up VietJet, which means the Malaysian low-cost carrier appears to have finally succeeded in its long-held ambition...
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FAA seeks vendor for wide-body cabin evacuation simulator
The US FAA is searching for vendors qualified to build a wide-body aircraft cabin simulator for use in its aircraft cabin evacuation facility (ACEF) in Oklahoma...
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OnAir looks to forge new partnerships with network operators
In-flight mobile connectivity provider OnAir is looking to establish new forms of cooperation with mobile network operators from around the world.
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Fourth Superjet flies as Sukhoi targets mid-2010 approval
The fourth Superjet 100 joined the flight-test and certification effort on 4 February, as Sukhoi increases the tempo in its efforts to achieve Russian certification...
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PICTURES: Baboo debuts Embraer 190 at London City
Swiss regional carrier Baboo has operated an Embraer 190 into London City today, becoming the first carrier to use the type at the downtown airport.
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Air China agrees to purchase 20 more A320s
Air China has agreed to purchase 20 Airbus A320 aircraft for delivery between 2011 and 2014. The Chinese carrier has disclosed the agreement in a stock...
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Tiger mulling flights to more cities in China and Taiwan
Singapore's Tiger Airways is considering starting services to more cities in China and Taiwan.
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FAA seeks input on changes to pilot training requirements
The US Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comment on the adequacy of current pilot qualification and training requirements following the February...