All air transport news – Page 913
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Regional cargo conversions' role reversal
The transformation from small passenger airliner to freighter has led to an increase in popularity for some aircraft types BAE Systems Converting...
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Mixed messages from Russia and China on regional programmes
A focus on regional jets has meant that development of small turboprops has all but been forgotten in China and Russia
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B/E reports $41m third quarter profit
B/E Aerospace has reported a net profit of $41 million for the third quarter, a 14% increase compared with the same period last year.
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ATK developing lightweight CMC exhaust nozzles
ATK has received a contract from Boeing to develop prototype lightweight, lower noise ceramic matrix composite jet engine exhaust nozzles for the air transport...
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Delta defers first 787 delivery to 2020
Delta Air Lines has reconfirmed its order for 18 Boeing 787-8s but has deferred deliveries to between 2020 and 2022. Ending extended uncertainty around...
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Worobec succeeds Tuggey as AeroMobile chief commercial officer
In-flight mobile connectivity provider AeroMobile has promoted commercial director Adla Worobec to the role of chief commercial officer, reporting to the...
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B/E Aerospace buys Satair's fastener business
US cabin interiors and fasteners specialist B/E Aerospace is buying the aerospace fastener distribution business of Denmark's Satair for approximately $162...
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Gulf Air considering three types for regional jet fleet
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is focusing on three candidates for a permanent regional jet operation, having decided that it needs a type with a higher...
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Alaska Airlines launches Wi-fi onboard intra-Alaska flights
Alaska Airlines today debuted Aircell's Gogo Internet service on flights between Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Japanese start-up Fuji Dream orders E175
Japanese start-up carrier Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA) has purchased its second Embraer 175 aircraft, taking its all Embraer fleet to five.
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IAI secures 29 freighter conversion orders
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has secured nearly 30 new orders for cargo conversion products, prompting its MRO unit Bedek to spool up its conversion...
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Wagner plans to launch 767 cargo conversion programme
Wagner Aeronautical is preparing to launch a passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion programme for the Boeing 767-300ER, providing a third PTF option for...
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A320 passenger to freighter conversion deal secured despite second delay
Airbus Freighter Conversion's launch customer for the A320 passenger-to-freighter (PTF) conversion programme has found a client to lease three of the jets, but target certification has been pushed back to late 2012.
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JetBlue to defer A320s
JetBlue Airways plans to defer a total of 10 Airbus A320s scheduled for delivery in 2012 and 2013 to 2016 in order to spread out its aircraft purchase obligations. Carrier...
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Airbus promises re-engining decision this year
Airbus chief Tom Enders says the airframer still intends to decide by the end of the year whether to offer a re-engined A320 family, a timescale he announced...
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JetBlue plans Airbus deferrals
JetBlue Airways plans to defer a total of 10 Airbus A320s scheduled for delivery in 2012 and 2013 to 2016 in order to spread out its aircraft purchase obligations.
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A320 re-engining decision will come this year: Enders
Airbus chief executive Tom Enders says the airframer still intends to decide by the end of the year whether to offer a re-engined A320 family, a timescale...
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Gulf Air grows regional fleet amid restructuring
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is aiming to cut its annual losses to $300 million this year, demonstrating evidence that its restructuring strategy is producing...
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Bombardier’s CSeries compels American
American Airlines has deemed Bombardier's CSeries airliner to be "definitely worth considering" as it looks to scale capacity to match growth forecasted...
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EU's Dream engine project unlikely to finish on time
Completion of a European Union project to investigate open rotor engines and alternative fuels is likely to slip to the end of 2011 from its proposed conclusion...