All air transport news – Page 1273
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News
Deferral of 10 CRJ700s part of struggling Mesa's cash plan
Struggling regional airline operator Mesa Air Group predicts it will become cash flow positive and profitable during its 2009 fiscal year should the Phoenix-based...
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Forecasts 2009 - Airframers: Crunch time
How will airframers cope with the inevitable decline in orders as the world's financial meltdown kick in?
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NewsGulf Air leasing four 777-300ERs to replace A340s
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to acquire four Boeing 777-300ERs which it will introduce on routes including London Heathrow from March. The Bahrain-based...
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German start-up Bremenfly nears launch
German start-up Bremenfly is expecting to secure its air operator's certificate (AOC) over the coming weeks after taking delivery of its first aircraft,...
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Forecasts 2009 - Avionics: Smarter smart aids
Advances in digital information in the cockpit are poised to make flying - and airports - safer in 2009 and beyond
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Forecasts 2009 - Airlines: IATA predicts grim 2009 for airlines
Carriers are flying into unknown territory as the economic crisis presents them with their toughest-ever conditions
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Opinion
Comment: Airbus's blessing in disguise
Airbus's Power8 cost-cutting exercise hasn't gone entirely to plan, but the sale of its Filton production operation and reorganisation in France and Germany presents a golden opportunity
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Forecasts 2009 - In-flight entertainment: Connectivity leaps forward
Airlines in 2008 turned on to on-board internet services in a big way. Can they afford to expand their services in 2009?
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NewsFedex exercises Boeing 777F options
Fedex has exercised options for 15 Boeing 777Fs and has added options for another 15 aircraft. The latest revision to the purchase agreement Fedex...
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NewsAir France-KLM confirms it will take 25% of Alitalia
Air France-KLM has confirmed its selection as Italian flag-carrier Alitalia's strategic partner, and will take a 25% share in the airline through a €323...
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BA's 777-300ER acquisition does not rule out A350: Walsh
British Airways is still considering the Airbus A350 XWB as part of its 'big twin' fleet evaluation, stressing that its Boeing 777-300ER acquisition is not...
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Zambian Airways suspends operations
Zambian Airways has suspended all operations until further notice amid suggestion that it has been struggling with high fuel costs. The Lusaka-based...
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Embraer delivered 162 jets to commercial sector in 2008
Brazilian regional jet manufacturer Embraer delivered 162 commercial aircraft last year, against 130 in 2007.
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Viking Buffalo search and rescue offer may be trumped by Alenia
Attempts by Canada's Viking Air to restart production of the de Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo utility aircraft could be...
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NewsAirbus/Boeing single-aisle refresh plans edge closer
As Airbus steps up its evaluation of new technologies to refresh the A320...
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PICTURE: US contender for 2030 air transport vision
MiT professor's novel airframe concept under NASA blue-sky project
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Business Briefs
German diesel powerplant maker Thielert Aircraft Engines is back in the black and being courted by prospective...
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Thailand buys third ERJ-135
Embraer has clinched a contract from the government of Thailand for a third ERJ-135. The regional...
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Good Week - Bad Week
PORTABLE IFE Makers of portable in-flight entertainment players could have a bumper year as cash-strapped airlines look for lower-cost alternatives to wired-in...