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IN 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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Virgin pitches late bid to upset IAG deal for BMI
Virgin Atlantic Airways is adamant that it is still in the race to take over UK carrier BMI after making another offer, which Lufthansa wants to discuss...
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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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Virgin still aims for BMI despite preliminary LH/IAG deal
After International Airlines Group (IAG) announced today that it had agreed in principle with Lufthansa to take over British Midland International (BMI),...
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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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IAG 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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IAG 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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Qantas 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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Lockheed Martin acquires Dutch firm making 737, A320 simulators
Lockheed Martin has acquired Netherlands-based Sim-Industries B.V, to move into the full flight simulator market for single aisle and twin-aisle airliners. Terms...
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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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Boeing 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...
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Lufthansa reportedly close to selling BMI to IAG
Lufthansa is reportedly finalising the sale of British Midland International (BMI) to British Airways parent International Airlines Group (IAG).
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Dublin Aerospace opens new landing gear MRO shop
Irish maintenance provider Dublin Aerospace has officially opened a new €4.5 million ($6.2 million) landing gear overhaul facility. The 3,700m² (40,000ft²)...
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IN FOCUS: Gulf airport development continues apace
The development of ever-larger home airports for the Gulf's major carriers continues
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IN FOCUS: Al Bateen's business aviation gateway to the Gulf
With the Gulf's three main airports focusing on their role as hubs for their own flag-carriers and commercial airline traffic, Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen wants to be the region's top gateway for private jetusers.
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Suppliers begin 787-9 production
With its 50th 787 now in final assembly and its production rate accelerating to 2.5 aircraft per month, Boeing's suppliers have begun early production of the components that will go on to form ZB001, the first 787-9.