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Boeing requests waiver to avoid 787-10 certification delay
A software bug that shut-down one engine on a GE Aviation-powered 787 last July has prompted Boeing to ask the US Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily exempt the 787-10 from a safety requirement.
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Alaska to lease Southwest 20 slots at National and LaGuardia
Alaska Air Group has leased to Southwest Airlines takeoff and landing rights at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport and New York LaGuardia airport.
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LHT to test new maintenance processes in Malta
Lufthansa Technik will trial at its Malta facility new-technology aids to shorten aircraft layovers for maintenance checks.
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NewsUnited touts efficiency with first 737 Max delivery
United Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 9, marking the stretched Max variant's debut at a US carrier.
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Belavia partners Embraer for E-Jet maintenance
Embraer has won a contract from Belarusian carrier Belavia to support its E-Jet fleet.
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Air Nostrum outlines plan for start-up Hibernian Airlines
Air Nostrum is creating a new Irish-based airline called Hibernian Airlines which is expected to begin operations
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Stockholm Arlanda enjoys 'spin-off demand' from big hubs
Stockholm Arlanda airport is benefiting from the lack of free capacity at some of the big European hubs, which is prompting long-haul operators to consider second-tier facilities, according to Ole Wieth Christensen, director of route development at operator Swedavia.
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PICTURE: First A350-900ULR starts flight-test campaign
Airbus has conducted the maiden flight of its A350-900ULR, the heavier and longer-range variant of the twinjet tailored to operate specialised long-haul routes.
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Adria seeks to acquire ex-Darwin Saab fleet
Adria and an undisclosed lessor are in talks to acquire former Swiss carrier Darwin Airline’s fleet of six Saab 2000s.
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Airline bodies call for reform of 'unfair' EU compensation rules
Representatives from IATA and the European Regions Airline Association have highlighted what they believe are unfair interpretations of rules introduced by the European Union to compensate passengers for flight disruption.
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Norwegian's Gatwick slots may interest EasyJet: HSBC
Norwegian's short-haul slot portfolio could potentially be of interest to fellow low-cost carrier EasyJet, an analyst note from HSBC suggests.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina to join Ryanair network
Ryanair will conduct its first flights from Bosnia and Herzegovina in November, with the launch of services linking Banja Luka to Brussels Charleroi and Memmingen.
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BA imbued with ambition to grow long-haul network: Cruz
British Airways is imbued with a "sense of ambition" when it comes to adding new long-haul routes from London's airports despite the slot constraints the UK carrier faces, chief executive Alex Cruz discloses.
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ANALYSIS: Vanilla Aircraft eyes 10-day flight and first customer
Ten years after leaving stable jobs at major aerospace manufacturers and thousands of engineering hours later, the founding team of Vanilla Aircraft is on the verge of testing their vision of a long-endurance, diesel engine-powered drone. The company plans to fly its VA001 without refuelling for more than 10 days ...
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ATC oversights led to Scoot 787, Emirates A380 prang
Improper instructions from air traffic control personnel at Singapore's Changi Airport led to the wing-to-wing collision between a Scoot Boeing 787 and an Emirates Airbus A380 on 30 March 2017.
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Edinburgh bemoans 'short-sighted' delay to cutting Scottish APD
Edinburgh airport chief executive Gordon Dewar has described the Scottish government’s decision not to reduce air passenger duty (APD) as a "short sighted" move, which contributed to Norwegian’s decision to cut two routes from the gateway this winter.
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Tokyo eyes multiple routes for new fighter jet
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) continues to weigh ideas for a futuristic fighter to replace the nation’s Mitsubishi F-2 aircraft.
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Trent troubles force Air NZ 787-9s to make refuelling stops
Air New Zealand’s services to the United States and Japan have been affected by issues with some of its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines on its Boeing 787-9s.
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New Islamabad International airport to begin operations on 3 May
Pakistan's New Islamabad International airport (NIAA) is set to begin operations on 3 May.