All air transport news – Page 1659
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US manufacturer aims to put FH1100 back into production
Updates for single-turbine five-seater include replacement rotor blade and new nose
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TBM850 leads EADS assault on VLJ and security markets
Turboprop designed to repel charge of the light jets and target surveillance roles
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Surcharges bring revenue joy
Despite the rise in fuel prices, European carriers have seen strong revenue growth on the back of fuel surcharges and strong hedging strategies
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Backers emerge for Virgin America plans
Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson’s long-held ambition to create a domestic US carrier appears to have taken a major step forward as he secures investors for his Virgin America project.
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Let’s talk
Internet access and live television have been realities on aircraft for some time, and the era of mobile telephony and SMS messaging during flight is arriving
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Freight freedoms
The liberalisation of air services agreements has been a key enabler of growth in international air cargo for the past decade.
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Optional extras
A steadily increasing number of carriers from all corners of the globe are offering travellers the chance to upgrade their basic economy-class experience.