All Europe news – Page 406
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TUI assures on business model as it expands operations
Leisure firm TUI Group is assuring that it will not suffer the fate of rival Thomas Cook Group, insisting that its business model is strong and that it has evolved away from being a traditional tour operator.
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An-12 crash inquiry begins flight-recorder analysis
Ukrainian investigators have commenced analysis of flight-recorder information from the Antonov An-12BK which crashed on approach to Lviv on 4 October.
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NewsScylax seeks €80 million for E10 all-electric aircraft
German start-up Scylax Aircraft is developing a 10-seat all-electric aircraft designed to provide sustainable, regional transport for “environmentally conscious” business, commercial and utility aircraft operators. It is now seeking funding of around €80 million ($88 million) to bring the aircraft to market by 2027.
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NewsBombardier to debut Learjet 75 Liberty cabin at NBAA
Bombardier will debut a full-scale cabin mock-up of the Learjet 75 Liberty at the forthcoming National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition as it prepares the modified light business jet for service entry next year.
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Airbus, Dassault warn over FCAS funding need
Industry partners Airbus Defence & Space and Dassault are urging the French and German governments to agree funding commitments to rapidly launch demonstrator-phase activities linked to a proposed Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
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A380 operators told to check for trailing-edge cracks
Airbus A380 operators are set to be instructed to check for cracks in the trailing edge, and trailing-edge devices, of the double-deck type.
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False ILS signal lured ERJ-145 crew into Swedish airprox
Pilots of a BMI Regional Embraer ERJ-145 were caught out by false ILS signals before the jet was involved in a serious airprox incident with a light aircraft during approach to Norrkoping airport last year.
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ATR to deliver STOL version from 2022
Turboprop manufacturer ATR has formally launched development of a short take-off and landing version of the ATR 42-600.
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UK travel agent Hays picks up Thomas Cook outlets
Collapsed leisure firm Thomas Cook Group's UK retail operations have been acquired by Hays Travel, which claims to be the country's largest independent travel agent.
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Flight-test PD-14 engines edge towards MC-21 installation
Flight-testing of the Irkut MC-21 with the Russian-built Aviadvigatel PD-14 engine is set to commence next year, although the initial powerplants have yet to be moved to the assembly line.
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Avolon continued to grow portfolio in Q3
Aircraft lessor Avolon's portfolio grew to 527 aircraft at the end of September, up 3% year-on-year as it delivered eight new jets.
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Wow Air’s new owner now plans December relaunch
The planned relaunch of Icelandic low-cost carrier Wow Air has been delayed until December, according to a statement provided by the owner of the shuttered airlines’ assets, though many questions about the effort’s feasibility remain unanswered. The 8 October statement from Michele Ballarin, chair of Virginia-based USAerospace Associates, does not ...
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Pilot shortage hitting UK business aviation sector
A growing shortage of business jet pilots in the UK is hitting aircraft sales and creating challenges for local owners and operators who are struggling to source crews.
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Dassault delivers first Rafale to India
New Delhi has taken delivery of its first four Dassault Rafales, completing a decades long odyssey to obtain a new fighter.
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Adria figures reveal growing financial pressure on carrier
Slovenian flag-carrier Adria Airways' latest full-year figures have revealed the extent of the financial pressure on the airline which collapsed at the end of September.
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NewsEverything you need to know about the 6 biggest commercial engine manufacturers
Powerplant makers face conflicting demands for performance, reliability and huge production rates – as revealed in our semi-annual survey of the market for commercial aircraft engines
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Czech Airlines and Norwegian cut A320neo commitments
Czech Airlines has cancelled more than half of the Airbus A320neos it originally ordered more than three years ago, while Norwegian has also trimmed its A320neo commitment.
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EasyJet claims benefit from BA and Ryanair strikes
EasyJet is expecting a full-year headline pre-tax profit of £420-430 million ($516-528 million), down on the previous level of £578 million.
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German Airways brand unifies Zeitfracht’s LGW and WDL
Freight and logistics firm Zeitfracht Group is to market its regional carriers WDL Aviation and LGW under the brand German Airways. The German corporate registry has been updated with a German Airways entry, dated September, from the parent company. Zeitfracht states on one of its social media outlets that it ...
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A220 deal helps lift Airbus net orders total above 100
Airbus has disclosed an order for 14 A220s, comprising both variants of the twinjet, from an undisclosed customer.