All air transport news – Page 751
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ANALYSIS: How airlines can keep service consistent across all channels to customers
As airlines and passengers find new ways to engage with each other, an omni-channel strategy will ensure a consistent level of service across all points of contact
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Scandinavian Airlines to order A350s and more A330s
Scandinavian Airlines is intending to order eight Airbus A350-900 as well as another four A330s, to renew its long-haul fleet. The carrier has signed...
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Air New Zealand to use 787-9s on mixed routes
Air New Zealand will deploy its Boeing 787-9s on services to Shanghai, Tokyo, Perth, Honolulu and Papeete when the type enters service from July 2014. Chief...
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PARIS: Latam chooses GE for CF6 engine MRO
LAN and TAM parent Latam Airlines Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with GE Aviation for a 10-year OnPoint CF6 engine MRO deal.
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NewsPARIS: MTU plans active surge control for next GTF generation
Among this year's exhibits of German engine specialist MTU is a test rig for active control systems for high-pressure compressors (HPCs) in gas turbine engines.
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NewsPARIS: A350 makes low pass over Le Bourget
Airbus's A350-900 prototype, MSN1, has overflown the Paris air show, during an attendance by French president Francois Hollande. The aircraft made...
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PARIS: Diehl Aerospace growth counters defence weakness
Germany's Diehl is looking at strong growth in its aerospace business to offset the challenges facing its defence business.
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NewsPARIS: Panel sees rising interest in alternative aviation fuels
Interest in alternative aviation fuels has grown since the last Paris air show as a result of increased support from airlines, formal certification and a better financing environment, said panelists at a forum on alternative fuel developments on 17 June at the Alternative Fuels Pavillion.
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NewsPARIS: China Southern Airlines selects Rockwell Collins avionics for 66 aircraft
China Southern Airlines will outfit Rockwell Collins' MultiScan threat detection system for weather analysis and its GLU-025 multimode receiver on 66 Airbus A320s, Boeing 777s and next-generation Boeing 737s.
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NewsPARIS: UTC partners ST Aero for 787 systems MRO
United Technologies' aerospace systems division has selected Singaporean maintenance provider ST Aerospace as an MRO partner for its equipment on the Boeing 787.
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NewsPARIS: Boeing, Embraer enter joint marketing agreement for KC-390
Boeing and Embraer have entered a joint marketing agreement for the Brazilian airframer's developmental KC-390 tactical transport.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Doric A380 commitment gives Airbus Paris orders lift
Airbus managed to revive A380 sales during the Paris air show as Irish-based asset management company Doric Lease tentatively signed for 20 of the double-deck...
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NewsVIDEO: O’Leary explains fleet decision as targets rise
Ryanair has upped its growth target and revealed plans to return €1 billion ($1.3 billion) to shareholders, a day after chief executive Michael O'Leary arrived...
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NewsPARIS: United orders 35 A350-1000s via -900 conversion
United Airlines is ordering 35 Airbus A350-1000s which will include conversion of 25 previously-ordered A350-900s to the larger model.
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PARIS: Hong Kong lessor tentatively orders 60 A320neos
Asian lessor Hong Kong Aviation Capital is intending to order 60 Airbus A320neo-family twinjets.
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NewsPARIS: Pogosyan outlines Superjet 100 production rate
Sukhoi will be turning out three Superjet 100s per month from July, which will lead to a total annual output of 26 of the regional jets.
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PARIS: Etihad becomes Taleris launch customer
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways has become the first customer of US-based predictive maintenance specialist Taleris.
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PARIS: Dassault Systemes joins the dots for high-rate challenge
One way to look at today's aerospace industry is that it is moving into the post-787/A350 era - and few would disagree with Dassault Systemes' aerospace...
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PARIS: AAR expands capabilities through new subsidiaries
USA-based MRO firm AAR is expanding its reach across Europe and Asia with a larger supply of parts and cargo capabilities.
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PARIS: UTC Aerospace Systems, Embraer brake technology gets electrifying results
UTC Aerospace Systems and Embraer have demonstrated a new, lighter electric braking system on an Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet after 18 months of preparation. The...