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ANALYSIS: Turkey's carriers continue rapid growth trajectory
A boom in air travel in Turkey since the deregulation of its commercial aviation sector in 2003 has made the country one of the fastest and most compelling growth stories in the airline industry
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Boeing starts modifications on ANA and JAL 787s
Boeing's maintenance teams started modification works on All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines' (JAL) Boeing 787s on the morning of 22 April. ANA...
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FAA clears 787s to re-enter service within a week
The Boeing 787 grounding could be lifted with 100 days of the US Federal Aviation Administration's order on 16 January, or within a week. The US FAA...
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FAA approves 787 battery changes
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Boeing's improved 787 Dreamliner battery design, clearing the way for the twinjet to return to...
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PowerJet delivers 60th SaM146 engine
The Franco-Russian joint venture between Snecma and NPO Saturn has reported reaching a milestone in the production of PowerJet SaM146 engines. On 18...
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Boeing drops 747-8 production to 1.75 per month
Boeing has decided to slow production of the 747-8 later this year in response to weak freighter demand. Monthly output of the 747-8 Freighter and...
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Luxair ERJ's below-minimum descent unchallenged
Erroneous interpretation of a clearance, which went uncorrected, resulted in a Luxair Embraer ERJ-145's descending far below the minimum altitude on approach...
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MROAM: Finding skilled workers a persistent challenge, MROs say
Finding skilled workers to staff maintenance, repair and overhaul organisations throughout the world is a continuing problem, say panelists discussing MRO...
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MROAM: Airline refleeting to impact MRO outlook
Fleet retirements will increase over the next decade due to several converging trends, says Kevin Michaels, leader of ICF SH&E's aerospace and MRO practice...
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MROAM: Rising spares costs biggest problem for airlines, Delta's Anderson says
The cost of rising spare parts each year is a problem for airlines, and means that Delta Air Lines will continue to look for alternatives to original equipment...
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Shandong Airlines to add 15 737s and retire older aircraft
Shandong Airlines will be adding 15 Boeing 737-800 aircraft this year, replacing some of the older aircraft it will retire from its fleet. To optimise...
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SriLankan adds A320 and A330 to fleet
SriLankan Airlines added an Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft to its fleet in 2012, according to an annual report by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The...
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MROAM: Delta TechOps to add CF34-8 capability
Delta TechOps will start offering GE CF34-8 engine overhaul capabilities, says Richard Anderson, chief executive of Delta Air Lines at the MRO Americas conference...
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MROAM: AJW to provide PBH support for Southern Air’s 747s, 777s
A J Walter Aviation (AJW) has received a 12-year contract from Southern Air to provide power-by-the-hour (PBH) support for its current fleet of four Boeing...
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Resurrected Athena launch vehicle set for 2015 flight
Lockheed Martin's Athena launch vehicle is set for a new launch in 2015, the first since its deactivation in 2001.
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CEPA to sell stake in annual Expo to fund its development
The Central Europe Private Aviation (CEPA) Association is planning to sell a 49% stake in the flourishing annual CEPA Expo, in an attempt to turn the annual Prague-based event into a leading showcase for business and commercial aviation.
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MROAM: P&W sees no immediate threat from PMA parts on next generation engines
Pratt & Whitney does not see an immediate threat from parts manufacturer approval (PMA) parts emerging for its next generation product family of engines,...
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FAA reviewing 787 ETOPS certification separately from battery decision
US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Michael Huerta confirms that the Boeing 787's extended operations (ETOPS) certificate is being reviewed separately...
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American has financing commitments for 198 aircraft
American Airlines has financing commitments for around 198 future aircraft deliveries, as the carrier continues to renew its fleet with at least 70 new aircraft...
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MROAM: Spirit signs four-year deal for thrust reverser overhaul
Spirit Airlines has signed a four-year airframe related components (ARC) contract for 28 Airbus A320 family aircraft, including A319, A320 and A321s, and...