All air transport news – Page 886
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NewsTransaero signs for 747-8s days after A380 agreement
Just days after tentatively signing for four Airbus A380s, Russian carrier Transaero has also reached a preliminary agreement to take four Boeing 747-8 passenger...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Strata structures itself into Gulf's premier aerospace manufacturer
Set up three years ago on a patch of desert next to the remote Al Ain airport as part of Abu Dhabi's strategy to create a home-grown aerospace sector, Mubadala-owned Strata has become as an aerostructures specialist to be reckoned with
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NewsIN FOCUS: New Tunisia looks for aerospace investment
Since an almost-bloodless uprising, Tunisia has thrown open its doors to tourists and - more importantly - business investors
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NewsGKN addresses A350 ramp-up challenges
Aerostructures manufacturer GKN Aerospace has delivered its first set of A350 composite wing spars and trailing edges to the Airbus wing assembly plant at...
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NewsFirst ANA 787 suffers gear malfunction
All Nippon Airways saw its first significant 787 operational hiccup on 6 November, as the newly introduced aircraft suffered a malfunction that prevented...
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United-Continental boasts operation of first US biofuel flight
United-Continental has laid claim to operating the first commercial flight in the US powered by advanced biofuels. The company said its subsidiary...
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CIT to order up to 30 Embraer 190/195s
Lessor CIT Aerospace is to acquire up to 30 Embraer 190s and 195s under an agreement which already includes 10 firm aircraft.
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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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NewsIN 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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NewsIN 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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NewsIAG 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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NewsIAG 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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NewsQantas 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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NewsBoeing 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...