All air transport news – Page 468
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Vietnam's FLC Group in tentative deal for 24 A321neos
Vietnam's FLC Group and Airbus have signed memorandum of understanding for 24 A321neos.
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More A380s of interest to IAG but prices 'ridiculous': chief
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh is interested in purchasing more Airbus A380s but "wouldn't waste 10 second on it" based on prices he has seen.
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Boeing unlikely to resume passenger 767 production
Boeing is unlikely to resume production of the passenger version of the 767-300ER, even as airlines look to meet fleet needs until the possible New Mid-market Aircraft (NMA) comes on the market in the next decade.
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Bedek launches engine-leasing unit
Israel Aerospace Industries' Bedek division has launched a new engine-leasing department.
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Airbus to discuss workforce impact from A380 rate cut
Airbus is preparing to meet with employee representatives this week to discuss the impact on its workforce from intended cuts to the A380 production rate.
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UK could pursue associate membership of EASA: May
UK prime minister Theresa May has floated the possibility of establishing associate membership with the European Aviation Safety Agency as part of the strategy to withdraw from the European Union.
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Boeing sees 'big opportunity' in new midsize aircraft: McAllister
The head of Boeing's commercial aircraft division made clear on 1 March that the company sees a strong business case for developing a new airplane roughly equal in size to the company's 767.
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Embraer expects no critical issues with E2 seat supply
Embraer does not see seat-supply shortages as a major threat to the production ramp-up plan for its E-Jet E2 family.
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United sees economics boost with Max 10
United Airlines anticipates significantly better economics from the Boeing 737 Max 10 than other models, prompting its launch order for the variant last June.
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Embraer studies smaller sibling for E2 family
Embraer has signalled its interest in developing a commercial aircraft smaller than its current E-Jet E2 family, which spans the range from 80 to 146 seats.
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ANALYSIS: Old money trumps new for AirAsia’s leasing sale
Although new players from Asia were expected to compete hard for AirAsia's sale of Asia Aviation Capital, it was relative veteran BBAM that won the race – albeit to buy a portfolio rather than a platform.
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VietJet will make widebody decision by year-end
Vietnam low-cost carrier VietJet Air will make a decision on whether to obtain widebody aircraft by the end of 2018.
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BBAM entities to buy AirAsia’s aircraft leasing portfolio
AirAsia has chosen to sell the aircraft portfolio of its Asia Aviation Capital unit to entities managed by BBAM in a $1.18 billion deal.
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United eyes A330neo and NMA for fleet replacement
United Airlines is considering the Airbus A330-900neo and Boeing New Mid-market Airplane (NMA) among options to replace its fleet of aging Boeing 757s and 767s.
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Embraer gains certification for E190-E2
Embraer has received airworthiness certification for the E190-E2 from Brazilian, European and US regulators, clearing the way for first delivery to launch operator Wideroe.
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ANALYSIS: The path to 8,000 Airbus single-aisle deliveries
It should be no surprise that when Airbus delivered the 8,000th A320-family aircraft off the production line on 1 February, the customer was an airline from the Asia-Pacific region.
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PICTURE: Airbus rolls out first A350-900ULR
Airbus has rolled out the first ultra long-range Airbus A350-900, the variant which is destined to be delivered initially to Singapore Airlines.
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Mahindra, Viking Air team up for India regional opportunities
India's Mahindra Aerospace and Canada's Viking Air have signed a memorandum of understanding to partner to help boost India's regional air connectivity.
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Airbus and Delta partner in mobile-connectivity scheme
Airbus and Delta Air Lines are spearheading a new initiative intended to simplify introduction of, and access to, high-speed data networks for passengers.
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China Huarong Financial Leasing signs for 30 C919s, 20 ARJ21s
China Huarong Financial Leasing has signed a purchase framework agreement for 30 Comac C919s and 20 ARJ21 regional jets.