All air transport news – Page 845
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Qantas completes first test flight on QF32 aircraft
Qantas Airways has completed its first assessment flight for the Airbus A380 that experienced an uncontained engine failure in Singapore, since the incident...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Emirates recruits for continuing growth with fleet set to grow by two aircraft a month in 2012
Emirates look to employ direct entry captains for the first time in many years
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NewsIN FOCUS: Air Arabia pushes the attractions of working for a low-cost carrier
Air Arabia has pioneered a multi-base strategy during a period of rapid growth, nut never at the expense of customer service.
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NewsBoeing's 4000th 737NG to be delivered to China Southern
Boeing will deliver its 4,000th 737NG, a -700 variant of the narrowbody aircraft, to China Southern Airlines this week. The aircraft, which rolled...
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Government approves Rs300bn Air India bailout
The Indian government has approved a restructuring plan to save cash-strapped state-owned carrier Air India. Over Rs300 billion ($5.8 billion) will...
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AerSale buying 25 of Saudi Arabian’s MD-90s
AerSale has paid a substantial, undisclosed deposit to acquire 25 of Saudi Arabian Airlines' Boeing MD-90s, according to a source close to the situation....
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NewsEmbraer considers turboprop market too small for three manufacturers
Embraer has decided the turboprop sector is already too small to support the market's two existing manufacturers, and the Brazilian airframer has no interest in pursuing it, chief executive Frederico Curado says.
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NewsSkywork plans start-up project for business jets
SkyWork Airlines is planning a business jet start-up to use the clutch of corporate jets inherited from its owner Alexander Gribi, according to the carrier's current chief executive Tomislav Lang.
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IN FOCUS: Small steps on airline in-flight connectivity road
Connectivity in the cabin maybe on almost every airline's agenda, but its widespread adoption for passengers has been and remains a long road. Plenty...
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NewsBoeing firms nose gear, other details for 737 Max
Boeing today revealed that it has decided to adopt a 20.3cm (8in) nose gear extension for the 737 Max family, in addition to controling the new twinjet's...
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NewsGaruda inks deal for 11 Airbus A330-300s
Garuda Indonesia has inked a firm order for 11 Airbus A330-300 aircraft at a list price of $2.54 billion. The aircraft, to be powered by Rolls-Royce...
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New paint faster, cheaper, better with Boeing-Australia technology
Boeing and Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have extended their strategic research programme for a further five years.
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Spirit cites flexibility in future fleet plan
Spirit Airlines is likely to use part of its 75 Airbus A320 family aircraft order to replace 28 aircraft in its current fleet that will be returned to lessors,...
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NewsAviation Partners: Winglets on all factory-built 737s this year
Blended winglet provider Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) says it has reached "100% market saturation" this year on new-build Boeing 737 commercial aircraft,...
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NewsFirst flight imminent for GippsAero GA10
GippsAero says first flight of its Rolls-Royce-powered GA10 single-engined 10-seat turboprop will occur "in a month or so", followed by first flight of the twin-engined, 18-seat GA18. Both aircraft are powered by the Rolls-Royce M250 B17F-2 engine.
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NewsNetherlands makes final trim to F-16 fleet size
The Netherlands is to reduce its operational fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s from 87 to 68 aircraft and defer a decision on buying the company's replacement F-35 until after elections planned to be held in 2015.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Early Superjet experience points to trials and promise
In the year since type certification was gained, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) has demonstrated mixed results.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Boom and bust, the regional jet phenomenon
Regional jet makers' fortunes have been hit by the continuing shift among airlines towards using larger aircraft or turboprops on routes previously served by 50-seat aircraft
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NewsIN FOCUS: Superjet sales effort gathers pace
A year on from the first Superjet 100 handover, the regional airliner's marketing organisation is closing in on other milestones: a sale in Africa, a delivery to a Western customer and a CIS customer for the business jet version