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Aeromexico and Mexicana: On a collision course?
An ambitious expansion plan has transformed Mexicana into a fully-fledged network carrier that rivals Aeromexico. But is there room in Mexico's dynamic market for two overlapping carriers?
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NewsSTOVL F-35 beats vertical thrust target
The Pratt & Whitney F135 engine powering the Lockheed Martin F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant has exceeded the thrust requirement during hover pit tests leading up to airborne testing.
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NewsScaled admits WhiteKnight Two rudder problem
Scaled Composites has admitted to problems with the rudder on its WhiteKnight Two prototype...
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NewsLufthansa positions Swiss CEO Franz to succeed Mayrhuber
Lufthansa Group has named Swiss International Air Lines chief executive Christoph Franz as its deputy chairman, while Harry Hohmeister will succeed him as...
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US consumer groups seek study before in-flight mobile ban
Two consumer advocacy groups have asked US Congress to commission a study on the use of wireless communications devices on commercial flights in the country...
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FAA to publish expanded bird strike database
Bowing to pressure from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the US DOT has pulled back a 19 March proposal by the FAA to block the public from...
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Lufthansa seals CSeries training pact with Bombardier
Lufthansa has signed the first authorised training provider agreement with Bombardier Aerospace for the Canadian manufacturer's CSeries aircraft. The...
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Southwest details early results from required navigation performance programme
Southwest Airlines has heralded its required navigation performance demonstration...
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FAA aims for 2011 HEMS safety rule
The US Federal Aviation Administration has launched a rulemaking effort to codify safety best practices for the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS)...
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Airline Distribution 2009 conference report
Despite huge changes in how carriers sell and distribute their product over recent years, the 2009 Airline Distribution conference, organised by Airline Business and UATP, showed that few feel they have got it right
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EU transport committee backs slot rule hiatus
European Parliament transport committee members have backed a draft proposal to suspend the 'use it or lose it' slot regulation this summer, to ease pressure...
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NewsGulf Air abandons plans to dry-lease Jet 777s
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air has reversed plans to retain its newly-introduced Boeing 777-300ERs through a dry lease, after opting not to pursue such...
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PICTURE: Swiss begins A330 roll-over as first -300 arrives
Undeterred by the global economic slump Swiss International Air Lines is pressing ahead with efforts to reinforce its identity as a premium brand with the...
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Manufacturers ready to act on funding
Airbus has established a Watchtower Committee to monitor its customers and financing needs, an operation similar to the War Room established by Boeing Capital...
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Boeing 787 programme tempo accelerates towards first flight target
Boeing has accelerated the pace of the 787 programme as it targets a first flight by the end of June. Key milestones required for the maiden sortie have...
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NewsPilot misjudgement the most common factor in European helicopter accidents
Pilot judgement and actions is the most frequent single contributory factor in European helicopter accidents, according to a European...
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Market Outlook: Separating truth from fiction
Recovery is still some way off and excess capacity remains a key challenge, writes Chris Tarry. Analysis from Flight Insight
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NATO lays plans for strategic UAV strategic concept of operations
A strategic concept of operations (CONOPS) for unmanned air vehicle use by NATO is to be planned using lessons learned from the alliance members' Afghanistan...
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Low-cost carriers: The time is right
With the economy in meltdown, times are undoubtedly tough. But with crisis comes opportunity. Former easyJet and Go executive Michael Coltman, who is now a partner at consultancy firm Mango Aviation, flags up airlines which have capitalised on adversity
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V Australia delays 777-300ER deliveries
Virgin Blue's long-haul operation V Australia has delayed delivery of two Boeing 777-300ERs but Virgin Blue has exercised purchase rights for five Boeing...