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Hainan turns to Tianjin govt to invest in its regional carrier
Hainan Airlines (HNA) Group is changing its Tianjin-based regional carrier, Grand China Express, into Tianjin Airlines and has persuaded the authorities...
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Air France-KLM and Delta establishing JV for trans-Atlantic
Later today Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines will be signing a global joint venture agreement in which the parties will jointly operate trans-Atlantic...
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P&W sees GTF architecture as viable for nextgen widebodies
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has not found any thrust limitations to its geared turbofan engine architecture, and believes its design is capable of powering the...
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Bombardier confirms Q400 production boost
Canadian airframer Bombardier today confirmed a "recent" rise in production of its Q400 turboprop, but is declining to provide specifics of the increase.
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UAE's FlyDubai takes delivery of first aircraft
Gulf start-up FlyDubai has taken delivery of its first aircraft ahead of beginning services next month. The UAE budget carrier will put the Boeing 737-800...
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NewsPICTURE: Boeing completes 747-8F forward fuselage assembly
Boeing has completed assembly of the forward fuselage of the airframer's first 747-8 freighter. The manufacturer has transported
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Long road lies ahead for United in contract talks
North American carriers United Airlines and Air Canada both face challenging contract talks with determined unions
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Grounded Air Fiji selling aircraft
Grounded and indebted Fijian carrier Air Fiji is selling aircraft and other assets. A statement on the carrier's website says it is selling a Britten-Norman...
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Second fare war erupts in Hawaii
Mokulele's entry into the Hawaiian inter-island market in late 2008 has once again triggered discounting in the region