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Boeing completes initial review of 737 Max configuration
Having completed a recent review of requirement, configuration and certification plans for its 737 Max, Boeing plans to fly the first re-engined narrowbody...
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IN FOCUS: Gulf network carriers continue to aim high, despite threats
Amid turmoil the Gulf's 'big three' carriers remain committed to scaling up
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IN FOCUS: Record numbers forecast for Dubai air show
This year's event will be the last at the current venue, but a strong international turnout will ensure it departs on a high
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Superjet nears EASA approval with additional static test
Sukhoi has completed additional static testing of the Superjet 100 for certification through the European Aviation Safety Agency.
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Hong Kong Airlines eyes Qantas A380 slots
Hong Kong Airlines is discussing with Airbus to take over the A380 slots that were previously filled by Australia's Qantas Airways.
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IAG 3Q profits down a third
Operating profits at British Airways and Iberia parent International Airlines Group fell a third to €363 million ($499 million) in the third quarter. Total...
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IAG agrees preliminary deal to buy BMI
British Airways and Iberia parent International Airlines Group (IAG) has reached a deal in principle with Lufthansa to buy British Midland. In a short...
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SIA, Airbus sign support agreement for 15 A330s
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a new Flight Hour Services (FHS) support contract with Airbus for its 15 additional A330 aircraft ordered in September. The...
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Qantas A380 diverted after Trent 900 engine oil problem
A Qantas Airways Airbus A380 on the Singapore-London route was forced to divert to Dubai after an oil-related problem caused a shutdown of its number four...
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Kaman to acquire Vermont Composites
Bloomfield, Connecticut-headquartered Kaman Aerospace is to acquire aerostructures firm Vermont Composites. Based in Bennington, Vermont, the composite...
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Cranfield professor proposes action over toxic cabin air
A workshop held on Cranfield University's campus has reviewed measures to deal with contaminated cabin air has concluded that onboard contaminant detection systems are vital for the safety of aircraft, and work to eliminate the toxins from the cabin environment should be accelerated.
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DAE converts five 747-8Fs to 777Fs
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has converted five of 15 Boeing 747-8 freighters it has on order to the smaller 777 freighter.
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Boeing reveals 737 Max configuration details
With now more than 600 commitments for the 737 Max, Boeing has revealed additional details around its configuration decisions, including the selection of...
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Dublin Aerospace opens new landing gear MRO shop
Irish maintenance provider Dublin Aerospace has officially opened a new €4.5 million ($6.2 million) landing gear overhaul facility. The 3,700m² (40,000ft²)...
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Suppliers begin 787-9 production
With its 50th 787 now in final assembly and its production rate accelerating to 2.5 aircraft per month, Boeing's suppliers have begun early production of the components that will go on to form ZB001, the first 787-9.
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Warsaw Airport reopens following removal of LOT 767
Warsaw Frederic Chopin has reopened following the removal from the runway of a LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 767-300ER, which carried out a gear-up emergency...
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Singapore 777-300ER slides off Munich runway
Passengers have been evacuated via stairs after a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER veered off the southern parallel runway at Munich airport. The...
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UK’s Monarch to launch 14 new routes
UK leisure carrier Monarch Airlines will launch 14 routes from Manchester, Birmingham and London to Italy, Greece and Croatia next summer. The new...
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Embraer sees Q3 revenue grow to $1.36 billion
Brazilian airframer Embraer saw third quarter revenues grow by 30% to $1.36 billion, up from just over $1 billion in the same period a year ago.
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Osaka's Kansai airport to build low-cost terminal
Osaka's Kansai International airport has announced that it will build a low-cost terminal. The one-storey terminal will have an area of 30,000m², will...