All air transport news – Page 1189
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Opinion
Comment: Blogging into trouble
As we all grapple with the brave new world of the internet and modern communications, the actions of two Boeing employees are a stark reminder that ethical behaviour is still needed
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News
JAL studies merging cargo business with Nippon Cargo Airlines
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Nippon Yusen Kaisha have begun negotiations with a view to merging their cargo business in 2010.
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Australia's Skywest installs navigation system on Fokker 100s
West Australian regional carrier Skywest Airlines is installing the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) in its entire Fokker 100 fleet.
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NewsBrazil's OceanAir plans 2015 long-haul launch with A350s
Brazil's OceanAir is considering launching long-haul services in 2015, when it expects to take delivery of the first of 10 Airbus A350s ordered by its parent...
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NewsSearch team consider options for broadening AF447 hunt
French investigators are to consider options for expanding the search for the flight recorders of Air France flight AF447 after ending a second phase of...
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Hungary's Aeroplex and Armavia sign Superjet MRO deals
Sukhoi Superjet 100 marketing organisation Superjet International has sealed an agreement with Hungarian maintenance firm Aeroplex to provide maintenance...
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American celebrates 1yr anniversary of Gogo; details equipage
Oneworld alliance member American Airlines today is celebrating its one-year anniversary of offering Aircell's Gogo in-flight broadband service to passengers.
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Rosavia seeking up to 65 aircraft from Airbus or Boeing
Russian Technologies has submitted requests for proposals to Airbus and Boeing to supply 65 aircraft to the proposed aviation holding Rosavia. The...
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Lockheed completes mid-air refuelling test on F-35B
Lockheed Martin completed on 14 August the first mid-air refuelling between an F-35B short-takeoff and vertical landing variant and a US Marine Corps KC-130R...
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NewsRussia signs $2.5 billion deal for 64 Sukhoi fighters
Russian government officials during the MAKS air show in Moscow signed a historic order for 64 Sukhoi fighters, raised the possibility of a $470 million...
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FAA aims to bolster wildlife regulation for airports
All commercial airports with scheduled passenger services in the USA may have to create wildlife hazard management schemes. The schemes will be implemented...
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Jetstar Asia resumes services from Singapore to Phuket
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia aims to launch twice-daily services on the Singapore-Phuket route.
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China encouraging new local carriers to use Chinese aircraft
Start-ups wishing to operate Chinese-made aircraft may find it easier to get an air operator's certificate.
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AirAsia X still deciding on destinations beyond Abu Dhabi
AirAsia X has begun to evaluate the destinations it will fly to from Abu Dhabi, but a decision is not expected until later this year at the earliest.
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Baltia to introduce four seating classes with IFE
Start-up Baltia Air Lines plans to configure its Boeing 747 with four seating classes, and offer in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFE&C) to passengers.