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Embraer expects drop in ERJ-145 backlog
Embraer's ERJ-145 backlog could be reduced by as much as 29 aircraft when discussions between its Chinese joint venture Harbin Embraer and customer Hainan...
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Emirates' DAE deal allows it to halve freighter plan
The airline looks set to fly just four 777Fs, rather than the eight originally envisaged cargomax kingsley-jones london Emirates' DAE deal allows...
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NewsVIDEO & PICTURES: A350 XWB cutaway model shows options for interior design
VIDEO & PICTURES: A350 XWB cutaway model shows options for interior design
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Boeing remains confident in estimated 2009 deliveries
A top Boeing executive says that sharply declining passenger traffic this year has not yet affected projected aircraft deliveries.
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NewsEmbraer 190 begins approach tests at London City
Embraer has started steep-approach trials of its 190 twin-jet at London City but is confident of the type's performance, having already conducted sea-level...
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American latest to expand Gogo in-flight Internet service
American Airlines has opted to install Aircell's Gogo in-flight Internet system on more than 300 domestic aircraft over the next two years, as a growing...
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NewsGerman carrier Blue Wings suspends operations
German scheduled and charter airline Blue Wings has suspended flights after hitting financial problems. Dusseldorf-based Blue Wings, which launched...
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NewsAIRCRAFT INTERIORS 2009: Thales enters single-aisle IFE fray with TopSeries D-SA
Thales has thrown down the gauntlet to competitors Panasonic and Rockwell Collins, announcing a version of its TopSeries inflight entertainment system aimed...
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Air Canada CEO Brewer resigns
Air Canada chief executive officer Monte Brewer has resigned effective 1 April, succeeded by former carrier executive Calin Rovinescu.
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IATA expects smaller declines in cargo traffic for remainder of 2009
IATA expects the cargo market to begin showing signs of a slight pick-up with freight volumes dropping about 10% over the next few months, compared to the...
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Firefighting DC-10 available to lease
A McDonnell Douglas DC-10 firefighting-configured aircraft is available for lease to European governments. The US-registered aircraft - the second of only...
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NewsLessor LCI orders 20 CSeries including first CS300s
Operating lessor Lease Corporation International has emerged as the second firm customer for the Bombardier CSeries twin-jet, with a firm purchase agreement...
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Aerolineas Argentinas deal draws near
Argentina's government and Spain's Grupo Marsans are on the brink of a deal to settle their differences...
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Survival specialists
Like all SMEs, Wales's small aerospace suppliers have had to develop distinct product offerings to beat overseas competition
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Lufthansa Technik gets more engine work from PAL
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a 12-year contract with Lufthansa Technik to handle repair and overhaul work on the engines used to power its Airbus...
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World Airlines directory 2009 - Crisis Management
Huge losses are hitting the airline industry round the world and carriers are tightening their belts - but will the chaos lead to changes and a more solid future?
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This Week briefings
ILFC, the airliner leasing giant and one of Airbus's and Boeing's biggest customers, may be unable...
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PICTURE: Dubai's DAE takes delivery of first Emirates 777 freighter
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has taken delivery of its first Boeing aircraft, a 777 freighter which will be leased by Emirates
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NewsTUIfly fleet to split as Air Berlin partnership sealed
Germany's Air Berlin has firmed a cross-ownership agreement with TUI Travel carrier TUIfly, through which the carriers will hold 19.9% of one another. Under...