All air transport news – Page 1216
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Delta to sell Internet on US flights
Delta Air Lines will launch Internet connectivity onboard its domestic fleet using Aircell’s mobile broadband service Gogo this fall.
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Maxjet relaunch stalls as takeover is scrapped
Defunct US all-premium carrier Maxjet Airways has scrapped a proposed takeover of the airline's assets, heaping further uncertainty on its efforts to relaunch...
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TOP 100: Eaton powers up its aerospace acquisitions
From Aeroquip hoses to Vickers pumps, the long list of brand names under which Eaton trades illustrates how acquiring specialist engineering companies and...
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Top 100: the mergers and acquisitions wave rolls on
Merger and acquisition activity is a sign of financial strength and confidence, and this was on show in the aerospace and defence industry in 2007. The total...
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Business briefings
AIRBUS SEALS LAUPHEIM SALE, 'CLOSE' TO FILTON RESTRUCTURING Airbus has finalised the sale of its €240 million ($373 million)...
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Speculators escape the rap
US Congress believes supply and demand is the explanation for rocketing oil prices
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Boeing ready to begin assembly of 787 number four
Assembly of the delayed fourth flight-test Boeing 787 is poised to start following delivery to the Everett line near Seattle of the final two outstanding...
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Ryanair open to Airbus as need for single-type fleet lessens
Ryanair open to Airbus as need for single-type fleet lessens
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Australia releases multi-crew pilot licence rule-making proposal as Alteon beta test nears completion
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has released a notice of proposed rule making for the incorporation of the multi-crew pilot licence (MPL) into...
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ExpressJet deal with Continental could prove an economic challenge
US regional operator ExpressJet admits that achieving profitability in its recently-negotiated deal with long-term partner Continental Airlines could be a challenge without significant cost improvements.
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AMR pilots attempt to open discussions about Eagle's fate
AMR pilots attempt to open discussions about Eagle's fate
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Asiana Airbus order includes 10 A350-1000s
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has become the third customer to order the largest member of the A350 XWB family, the A350-1000, as part of its recent agreement for 30 widebodies.
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Macedonian Airlines taking two ex-Nationwide 737-500s
Macedonian Airlines taking two ex-Nationwide 737-500s
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JAL scales back international and domestic network
JAL scales back international and domestic network
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CASA sets up group to study cabin air quality
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has appointed a chair to lead a new group to study the issue of cabin air quality. Dr Michael Bollen, a...
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United likely to cancel 42 outstanding A320 orders
United Airlines is likely to cancel the remaining 42 Airbus A319/A320s it has on order, a decision which will cost the carrier more than $90 million in lost...