All air transport news – Page 1106
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Philippines' Zest MA60 overshoots runway at Caticlan
A Xian Aircraft MA60 turboprop operated by Philippine carrier Zest Airways has overshot the runway while trying to land at Caticlan airport.
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Virgin America discloses Gogo usage rates
Virgin America has recorded a 10% to 15% average passenger usage rate for its in-flight Internet service now that its entire fleet is outfitted with Aircell's...
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Portable IFE players to be distributed on BA's new A318 service
British Airways (BA) has divulged further details about the in-flight entertainment (IFE) to be offered on its planned all-business Airbus A318 transatlantic...
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Gol to launch Caribbean services
Brazil's Gol is planning to expand its network into the Caribbean for the first time with flights initially to Aruba, Curacao and Punta Cana, and potentially...
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Near miss freezes work on Boston taxiway project
Work on the centre-field taxiway project at Boston Logan International airport is on hold following a near miss between a construction worker's Ford Explorer...
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Mexico locked in dispute with Aviacsa over legitimacy of grounding order
Aviacsa and Mexico's DGAC civil aviation authority are locked in a complex legal battle over alleged safety violations that have prompted the US Federal...
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PICTURES: Continental goes retro with 'Blue Skyway' livery on 737-900
Continental Airlines has become the latest carrier to paint one of its aircraft in a retro-scheme showing a livery formerly used by the company. The...
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Air Zimbabwe on the mend
Air Zimbabwe group chief executive Peter Chikumba is pursuing a four-pillar strategy to get the airline off the critical list.
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ANA urges Boeing to clarify 787 programme schedule
Japan's All Nippon Airways, the launch customer for the Boeing 787, says that it is disappointed with the latest slip in the aircraft's delivery schedule...
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Japan's NCA to freeze fleet size and increase revenue streams
Japanese freight carrier Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) will freeze its fleet expansion plans and develop new strategies to increase revenues in response to...
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The Flight Interview: Jim Albaugh, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems
Boeing's defence division expects to emerge stronger and leaner as it makes the changes necessary to cope with falling US military budget and an ageing product...
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Jetstar launches new New Zealand services
Jetstar, Australian carrier Qantas' low-cost subsidiary, has launched a Wellington-Christchurch service in New Zealand and introduced additional Auckland-Wellington...
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China's East Star Airlines attracts new investors
The owners of the grounded privately-owned Chinese carrier East Star Airlines plan to sell an 85% stake in the company to outside investors to help it avoid...
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First China-made A320 enters into service
The first Airbus A320 aircraft to be assembled in China enters into service with Sichuan Airlines today after being delivered to owner Dragon Aviation Leasing...
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Republic reaches deal with TPG to buy Midwest
US regional operator Republic Airways Holdings is continuing its acquisition spree through the planned purchase of Midwest Airlines.
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Hong Kong Airlines joins OnAir’s customer ranks
OnAir has secured new business from Hong Kong Airlines through a deal for the company's Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir in-flight passenger communication...
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BA to offer IFE on new transatlantic A318 service
British Airways (BA) is remaining quiet about the in-flight entertainment (IFE) it will offer passengers this fall on its new Airbus A318 transatlantic service,...
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Boeing took decision to delay 787 first flight 'last Friday'
Boeing identified a structural issue with the 787 several weeks ago but it was not until last Friday that analysis confirmed that the first flight should...
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Parker system removes water from fuel
Since the British Airways Boeing 777-200ER crash-landing at London Heathrow in January 2008, which was caused by ice in the fuel feed system, the industry...
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Panasonic's MPES installed on 6,000th 737 to enter service
Panasonic Avionics reports that its multiplexed passenger entertainment system (MPES) was installed on the 6,000th Boeing 737 to enter into service.