All air transport news – Page 1571
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SIA Cargo weighs up freighters
Carrier signs deals for three 747-400 conversions and considers its options for expansion beyond 2009
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SIA Cargo evaluates A380F, 747 Advanced and 777F
SIA Cargo is assessing freighter versions of the Airbus A380, Boeing 777 and proposed 747 Advanced to potentially meet future capacity expansion needs. The revelation comes as the Singapore Airlines (SIA) subsidiary firms up fleet expansion plans through to 2009, signing deals last week to have three 747-400 passenger aircraft ...
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Rolls-Royce commits to keep Trent up with 787 growth
Rolls-Royce says it plans to grow the Trent 1000’s thrust to keep pace with whatever gross weights the Boeing 787-9 and a possible -10X stretched derivative are finalised at, says the UK engine maker.
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Primus Epic cockpit retrofits for Avanti, Challenger
oneywell (booths 1038, 1994) yesterday announced two new applications for its Primus Epic Control Display System
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GE triumphs in Air India 787 contest
GEnx will power 787s in final stage of lengthy competition
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Air Berlin to begin UK domestic routes from London
German charter and budget carrier Air Berlin is to launch domestic flights within the UK by operating from London Stansted to Manchester and Glasgow from next month.
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India's Go Air launches services
New Indian low-cost carrier Go Air has launched revenue passenger operations with an inaugural service today from Mumbai to Ahmedabad.
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Third A380 flies as demo tour is postponed
The third Airbus A380 development aircraft (MSN002) took to the air yesterday, but the manufacturer has delayed the start of the A380’s forthcoming tour of Asia by three days due concerns over the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines.
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Ryanair looks to IFE, phones and gambling for extra revenues
Irish low cost carrier Ryanair has signalled renewed enthusiasm for revenue-generating in-flight services, including its hope to trial an onboard gambling solution in 2007.
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Air Canada to take 777s in early 2007 under new plan
ACE Aviation Holdings has reopened talks with Boeing for Air Canada to take delivery of a new fleet of 777 aircraft in early 2007, after a dispute over pay rates was resolved by binding arbitration.
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PIA inks deal to replace F27s with ATR 42s
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has finalised an order for seven ATR 42-500 turboprops, concluding a deal which has been anticipated since July.
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Boeing confirms Ariana order for four 737-700s
Boeing has confirmed an order from Ariana Afghan Airlines for four new 737-700s for delivery from 2009 as well as a lease deal for two 757-200s.
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Interjet finalises deal for up to 20 A320s
Mexican startup Interjet has finalised its memorandum of understanding with Airbus for up to 20 A320s.