All air transport news – Page 1585
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Weight lifters
The cargo market for Boeing models is accelerating, with increased levels of business for both new-build and converted aircraft
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Boeing studies 787 double-stretch
Boeing is studying new stretch and heavier-weight versions of the 787 in an effort to secure key strategic customers, as it evaluates ways to dramatically ramp up the twinjet’s planned production rate.
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US Airways free to expand 90-seat or under fleet
America West Airlines and US Airways could contract regional affiliates to fly additional Bombardier CRJ900s or other similarly sized regional jets with under 90 seats following the completion of their merger.
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China Eastern Wuhan inks deal for Harbin Embraer ERJ-145s
Chinese joint venture company Harbin Embraer has secured a deal with China Eastern Wuhan Airlines for five locally built ERJ-145s.
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New head of EADS International appointed
EADS has appointed Christian Duhain as the new head of EADS International, the corporate marketing organisation of EADS.
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Northwest could drop 80 mainline aircraft
Northwest Airlines could drop as many as 115 aircraft from mainline and feeder its fleet, including the entire complement of Avro RJ85As currently operated by Mesaba Airlines.
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Pilot override system aims to prevent 9/11-style attacks
Honeywell is in talks with Airbus and Boeing about fitting a device aimed at preventing 9/11-style attacks.
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Jade Cargo confirms order for six 747-400ERFs
China’s Jade Cargo International, which plans to launch operations next year, has confirmed an order for six Boeing 747-400 extended range freighters
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Airbus claims agreement in principle for A350 funding
Airbus claims to have secured provisional launch-investment agreement for its new A350 from four states, including the UK which will be the first to confirm its participation at the aircraft’s industrial launch in early October.