All air transport news – Page 1149
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AVALON 2009: Australian lower airspace ADS-B on hold
Airservices Australia's plans to expand its automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast (ADS-B) programme below flight level 300 have been put on hold after...
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Bombardier makes tweaks to CSeries specs
An update on the performance specifications and dimensions of the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G-powered CSeries family will be issued by Bombardier, reveals commercial...
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Bombardier to offer nose-to-tail MRO for CSeries customers
Bombardier plans to offer a complete nose-to-tail maintenance programme for its Pratt & Whitney PW1000G-powered CSeries family. "We'll take care of...
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FAA issues directive to prevent Boeing 737 pilot-induced oscillations
A material defect in one batch of wire that Boeing purchased to make springs is at the root of a proposed airworthiness directive for...
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Bombardier redesignates CSeries variants as CS100, CS300
On the back of the confirmation of Lufthansa's deal for up to 60 Bombardier CSeries aircraft, the Canadian manufacturer has redesignated the models in the...
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Aviadvigatel proposes new PS-14 engine for MS-21
Russian powerplant specialist Aviadvigatel is to develop a new turbofan with the aim of marketing it for the proposed United Aircraft MS-21. Aviadvigatel,...
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Mexicana names new regional carrier Link
Grupo Mexicana has unveiled a name for its new regional carrier, which will launch services at the beginning of next week with ex-Chautauqua Airlines Bombardier...
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Delta still in 787 talks with Boeing
Delta Air Lines says it "remains in serious discussions" with Boeing over delivery schedules of the 787, and that its order for 18 aircraft...
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FAA issues directive to prevent Boeing 737 pilot-induced oscillations
Material defects in one batch of wire that Boeing purchased to make springs is at the root of a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for dozens...
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Southwest sticks to fleet strategy as revenues remain unstable
As revenues remain weak and no bottom for the current down cycle is apparent, Southwest Airlines doesn't plan to veer from the workhorse of its fleet - the...
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Airlines lose leverage in push for replacement narrowbody
Pressure on Airbus and Boeing to accelerate plans to develop single-aisle replacement aircraft appears to have subsided - for now - as carriers focus on...
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CSeries talks 'in the freezer': Qatar Airways
Bombardier looks to have missed the opportunity to land a key second major airline customer for the...
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EADS turns in greatly improved year
Airbus parent EADS has reported a €1.6 billion ($2 billion) profit for 2008, reversing its 2007 loss, but conceded substantial uncertainty related to the military A400M project.
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Indonesia Lion Air MD-90 skids off Jakarta runway
One of Jakarta airport's runways remains closed because authorities are having trouble moving a Lion Air Boeing MD-90 that skidded off yesterday afternoon. "The...
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Boeing confirms lease of 25 717s to Mexicana
Boeing Capital has confirmed a lease deal with Mexicana covering 25 Boeing 717s. ATI first reported in January that Mexicana was negotiating to lease...
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Lufthansa Technik braced for prolonged weak MRO market
Despite posting a strong performance for 2008, Lufthansa Technik is bracing for the downturn to last until 2010 with ramifications into 2011 and beyond. Although...