All air transport news – Page 1658
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Airbus rakes in pre-Christmas orders
Airbus has pulled in three final orders in the run-up to the Christmas break, announcing deals from Easyjet, Brazilian carrier TAM and an undisclosed customer.
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JAL orders five more 777-300ERs, one more 767-300ERF
Japan Airlines (JAL) has placed a follow-on order with Boeing for five more 777-300ERs and one more 767-300ER freighter.
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BAE Systems regional aircraft losses wipe out gains from Airbus
UK-based BAE Systems is warning that its regional aircraft division is expecting an increased loss this year, following a review prompted by the bankruptcy of several its US operators.
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NewsHow Boeing's 787 beat the A350 at Qantas
Cost, technology and delivery times were the key factors driving Qantas choice of 787 over Airbus A350
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NewsCR Airways signs MoU for 787s and 737s
Deal remains tentative as Hainan Airlines lurks in the background
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NewsAirlines bid to save $6bn by simplifying operations
IATA leads campaign to win more direct routes across CIS countries and China
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Qantas deal sees launch of 787-9
Australian carrier to take stretched version of Boeing twinjet in 2011, but rethinks long-range aircraft requirement
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Airbus prepares to roll out ‘FlySmart’ flight bag system
Manufacturer to offer Microsoft Windows XP-based EFB for all fly-by-wire models
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NewsVirgin Atlantic criticised over catalogue of loading errors
Airline tightens procedures after investigators cite instances of incorrect loadsheets
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Crash highlights IATA safety drive
Association reinforces ‘Focus on Africa’ to push up standards, and demands airlines carry out operational audits