All air transport news – Page 863
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Catalyst for oxygen generator directive remains unclear
Few details have emerged as to the catalyst behind the US FAA's order to deactivate chemical oxygen generators in aircraft lavatories.
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This Week briefings
Lufthansa has entered into a new co-operation agreement with fractional ownership provider NetJets Europe to provide flights for the German carrier's LPJ private jet offering
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Boeing moves closer to regulatory approval of the 787
Boeing has completed 85% of certification test points for regulatory approval of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-powered 787. Scott Fancher, 787 programme...
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Boeing's Japanese suppliers not affected by earthquake
Boeing's 787 programme chief says there was "no major disruption" to Japanese suppliers supporting the aircraft's production as a result of the 8.9 magnitude...
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Air Berlin selects seat-centric RAVE IFE for A330s
German carrier Air Berlin has become the latest operator to select The IMS Company's RAVE seat-centric in-flight entertainment (IFE) system for installation...
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Los Angeles emerges as potential destination for BA A380s
Los Angeles appears to be on the short list of potential cities for deployment of British Airways' Airbus A380s. Flightglobal's ACAS database shows...
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Boeing sets performance targets for 737 clean-sheet contender
Boeing would like its possible 737 clean-sheet design to have a 15-20% improvement in fuel efficiency over today's model, VP for marketing Randy Tinseth...
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IAE partners extend collaboration to 2045
Members of the International Aero Engines consortium have agreed to extend their partnerships to 2045 despite philosophical differences on the design of...
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AirAsia MPL cadets pass third gate
Twelve AirAsia ab initio cadets taking part in CAE's first multi-crew pilot license class have finished the third of four phases in the 14-month programme.
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Condor readies to launch wireless IFE from Lufthansa Systems
German holiday carrier Condor is gearing up to become the first carrier in the world to offer wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) to passengers after...
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Airline industry last in line to sign up for algae fuel: Sapphire CEO
One or two pioneering airlines may begin using jet fuel derived from algae and use it to create a competitive advantage in the nearer term, but the commercial...
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Wizz Air to add seven new routes from Italy
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air will launch seven services from Italy to destinations in the Czech Republic, Romania and Lithuania later this month. It...
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Gulf Air agrees long-haul plan and weighs regional jet options
Gulf Air has reached an agreement on restructuring its long-haul fleet orders but is waiting for the political situation in the Middle East, including its...
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ILFC keeps Leap-X in mind for huge A320neo order
US lessor International Lease Finance is holding talks with CFM International over the Leap-X engine for part of the tentative 100-aircraft order for Airbus's...
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China's Southwest Aluminium wins Airbus supply contract
China's Southwest Aluminium (SWA) has won a contract to manufacture and supply aluminium plate for use in Airbus's single-aisle and widebody aircraft.
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ILFC hopes to firm A320neo deal in coming weeks, in talks with CFM
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) aims to firm up its memorandum of understanding with Airbus in the coming weeks for 100 A320neos, and is also...
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AA11: Bombardier boosts maintenance network in China
Bombardier has expanded its service network in China through a partnership with maintenance, repair and overhaul firm Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Company (STAECO), and is looking to do the same elsewhere in other Chinese cities
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AA11: Cathay in discussions to buy 14 more aircraft
Cathay Pacific is in talks to buy another 14 aircraft in the near term.
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Boeing looks to 20 March for 747-8I first flight
A day after Boeing's first 747-8 Intercontinental successfully completed its first engine run, company sources indicate the aircraft's maiden sortie is honing...
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TACA Peru to launch two more domestic routes
TACA Peru has unveiled plans to launch two more domestic routes as part of the second phase of its new domestic expansion project. The Avianca-TACA...