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IAG outlines cost-saving drive in maintenance operation
IAG has almost completed an extensive review of its maintenance operations, aimed at cutting costs, and is turning its attention to implementing the new strategy.
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IAG fleet rejig holds onto 747s but speeds A340 phase-out
IAG will have four additional Boeing 747-400s in service, but four fewer Airbus A340s, during 2020 than it had projected last year.
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BA higher-density seating plan includes 10-abreast 777s
British Airways is to increase the seating density on its London Gatwick-based Boeing 777s, as well as its Airbus short-haul fleet, in order to cut unit costs on its aircraft.
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Opinion
OPINION: Beijing puts firepower on show with J-20
Terrorists and Western defence equipment had a bad time at this year’s Airshow China in Zhuhai. Hardened bunkers, speeding trucks and warships were no match for the barrage of missiles and bombs launched by Chinese-built fighters and unmanned air vehicles – all seemingly co-ordinated by emotionless men in sterile control ...
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ATSB looking into unlisted container found on A320
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating an incident in which a baggage container was found aboard an Airbus A320 aircraft, although it had not been listed on the manifest.
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AIRSHOW CHINA: GAMECO gains new MRO contracts
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering (GAMECO) has secured maintenance contracts from two Chinese cargo carriers.
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Flight Ascend sees traffic growth moderating in near-term
FlightAscend Consultancy expects global passenger growth to moderate in coming years, but does not foresee a crisis looming for the aviation industry.
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AIRSHOW CHINA: AVIC considers commercial version of Y-20
AVIC is researching the possibility of a civilian cargo variant of its Xian Y-20 strategic transport.
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NBAA: GE predicts big advance in 3D printing
More than one-third of the advanced turboprop engine under development by GE Aviation will be manufactured using 3D printers, the company says.
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NBAA: Honda boosts presence in Latin America
Honda Aircraft has appointed SYI Aviation to provide sales, service and support in several countries in South America, Central America and all of the Caribbean. The Panama City-based dealer expands HondaJet sales efforts in the region a year after Honda Aircraft established a presence in Brazil.
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NBAA: Bell and Mecaer unveil new 505 luxury interior
Bell Helicopter and Mecaer have unveiled a new VIP interior for the 505 Jet Ranger X, adding to the MAGnificent cabins already offered on the larger 429 and 525.
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NBAA: Epic edges to E1000 certification
Epic Aircraft is showing a mock-up of its E1000 at the static – alongside one of the last examples of its LT kit plane sibling – as it prepares to start producing the single-engine turboprop.
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NBAA: Viking looks to Brazil potential after securing Twin Otter certification
Viking, the Canadian manufacturer of the Twin Otter Series 400, is celebrating securing its latest national approval.
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NBAA: Lord shows how FbW technology will integrate
After acquiring SKF’s Fly-By-Wire Systems France earlier this year, Lord’s booth at the show offers a glimpse into how the technology from both companies fits together.
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NBAA: Aerion has two engine options but fails to make decision by show
While Aerion has narrowed an extended engine selection process for its supersonic business jet down to two options, it missed a self-imposed deadline to announce a propulsion supplier at this year’s show, says chief executive Doug Nichols.
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NBAA: One Aviation promotes new version of Eclipse very light jet
One Aviation is at the show to promote its upgraded Eclipse very light jet, code named Project Canada. The aircraft was launched in July at the AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and is scheduled to make its first flight in the second half of 2017.
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NBAA: Quest hoping for European certification for Kodiak next year
Quest Aircraft is hoping to secure long-awaited European certification for its Kodiak single-engined turboprop in the second quarter of 2017 and says delays in the approval process have already cost the company a number of orders.
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NBAA: Pilatus's first jet makes fleeting appearance
Pilatus’s PC-24 made a fleeting US debut at NBAA on 2 November with the Swiss manufacturer insisting that its first jet is running to schedule for certification next year.
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SR Technics finishes interiors work on Air Europa A330s
Swiss maintenance provider SR Technics has completed a programme of interior modifications on Airbus A330s in Air Europa's fleet.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Tijuana's bridge proves strong traffic draw
Tijuana International airport's cross-border bridge appears to be living up to its billing, with passenger traffic and aircraft movements up dramatically since the US connection opened in December 2015.