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Opinion
Comment: An industry in denial?
Spiralling fuel is a crisis for airlines. So why was the mood so buoyant at Farnborough? Is this an industry that is ignoring the writing on the wall or one that thinks it has the answers?
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Credit crunch takes its toll on aviation financing
European banks are seen as the most likely source of financing for the aviation industry, but the global credit crunch is affecting the amount of available...
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CAE 5000 Series: market, customer focus yield “breakthrough” simulator
New international rules, stronger competition, a changing market and a desire...
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Airline outlook differs by region
The outlook for the global airline industry could be described as mostly cloudy with occasional sunshine as high oil prices and the economic downturn take...
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FARNBOROUGH 2008: UK plans new advanced engineering strategy
UK Trade and Investment is to launch a new advanced engineering strategy later this year, while boosting efforts to export defence equipment ...
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P&W approached over possible widebody geared fan application
Engine maker asked to examine 60,000-100,000lb thrust version by unnamed airframer
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Gulf carriers not worried by high oil prices
Gulf carriers continue to focus on expansion and are not overly concerned about rising oil prices or decreasing demand, while regulated markets in Africa...
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US carriers face grim outlook
This year's Airline Business airline rankings show that North American carriers were collectively profitable last year, but the outlook going forward is...
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GTF-powered A320 would take two and half years to develop: Airbus
Airbus has indicated that it could respond to the emerging threat of the Bombardier CSeries with a Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered...
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Can Asian airline profits continue in 2008?
Asian carrier profits reached another peak last year as rising fares and surcharges offset higher fuel prices. Analysts expect the profit streak to continue...
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End of the party for European airline profits
European carriers collectively had a strong year in 2007 but the region's airlines are now facing an uphill struggle against slowing demand, rising fuel...
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Yak-130 orderbook rises to 80
Irkut's orderbook for its Yakovlev Yak-130 new-generation advanced jet trainer has risen from 60 to 80 recently, according to Irkut president Oleg Demchenko. Demchenko...
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Latin airline profits remain strong
Latin carriers continued to benefit from the region's strong economy last year, and there was plenty of action in Brazil as Gol struggled to bring its acquisition...
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Opinion
Comment: Could Gulf carriers become serious predators?
When it comes to big aircraft order splashes at air shows, Gulf carriers are the current masters. But as these fledgling nations incubate carriers aimed...
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Aim at foot and pull
Europe is preparing to reframe its common pilot training rules as EU law, but ambitions beyond that simple aim may end up damaging the continent's training industry