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Amidst strike, Vought promises 80% shipment rate
A Vought Aircraft executive today pledged to complete in the fourth quarter more than 80% of its scheduled shipments despite an ongoing labour strike at...
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Mesaba to fly CRJ900s previously allocated to Freedom Airlines
A framework of regional operations between the merged Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines is starting to emerge as 14 Bombardier CRJ900s previously allocated...
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The language of fuel management
Frances Jones formed FJ Aviation in April this year, becoming the UK's only female independent jet fuel management consultant. She has worked in aviation for 27 years and specialised in fuel for more than a decade
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Southwest adds second codeshare partner with Volaris pact
Following a similar agreement with Canadian carrier WestJet, Southwest Airlines will codeshare with Mexican airline Volaris.
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Green Law will force airlines abroad
Imposing overly stringent climate legislation in Europe will simply drive away business, jobs and emissions to other countries, according to the findings...
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Runway demonstration projects highlight FAA NextGen user focus
Two new runway safety projects announced by the US Federal Aviation Administration this week are part of a retooled business...
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Royal Air Maroc seeks turboprops for new regional subsidiary
Royal Air Maroc is to launch a regional turboprop subsidiary in March 2009. Driss Benhima, president of the Moroccan flag carrier, explained the airline's...
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Airlines tackle social networking
Air France and KLM’s move to develop a social networking website for air travellers, called bluenity.com, marks a further sign of airlines’ awareness of the potential from new media opportunities.
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NewsVirgin looking for up to a dozen interim jets to fill 787 gap
Delays to Boeing's 787 delivery schedule are forcing Virgin Atlantic to seek up to 12 aircraft as an interim solution to its fleet plans from 2011. The...
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NewsKingfisher in spat with GECAS over early return of aircraft
India's Kingfisher Airlines is negotiating with GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) on the terms and conditions for the early return of four Airbus A320s...
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NewsUpdated blacklist: Inclusion of EU carriers unconfirmed
Safety regulators are preparing to finalise an update to the 'blacklist' of airlines banned from European Union operations, as early indications suggest...
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Airbus formally cancels collapsed Skybus' A319 order
Airbus has formally cancelled the 65-strong A319 order from collapsed US start-up Skybus Airlines. The cancellations are detailed in the European manufacturer's...
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NewsALMA becomes latest Mexican carrier to cease operations
Mexican regional carrier ALMA has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy, citing the global economic crisis...
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NewsBA upbeat on guidance and consolidation initiatives
British Airways is optimistic that strong yields will enable it to post an operating profit for the full-year, and is pleased with the way things are going...
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PICTURE: Air Berlin prepares to put first Q400 into service
German carrier Air Berlin is to put its first Bombardier Q400 turboprop into service on 10 november, operating the route from Dusseldorf to Stuttgart...
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PICTURE: KLM Cityhopper receives first Embraer 190
Dutch regional carrier KLM Cityhopper has today taken delivery of its first Embraer 190 twin-jet during a ceremony in Brazil...
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ASEAN nations firm up liberalisation deals
Southeast Asian nations have firmed up agreements for a long-planned air services liberalisation programme that they expect will lead to a full open-skies...
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NewsBA operating profit down 75% in first half
British Airways (BA) has reported a 75% drop in operating profit and a net loss for the first half, but despite difficult trading conditions says it remains...
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NewsMexicana leases two A330s to enter Madrid market
Mexicana has leased two former Excel Airways Airbus A330-200s to enable it to launch flights from Mexico City to Madrid early next year...