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UPS adds rapid-fit masks to anti-fire measures
US freight giant UPS is retrofitting its fleet of Boeing aircraft with full-face oxygen masks with integrated smoke goggles, reinforcing fire protection following the fatal crash of a freighter last year.
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EU ETS prompts trade war fears
German Member of European Parliament Holger Krahmer is calling for a moratorium on the inclusion of aviation in the European Union's emissions trading scheme (ETS), and has warned that it could lead to Europe becoming the victim of an international "trade war".
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Tiger spin-off grounded over multiple safety worries
Two low-approach incidents in three weeks sparked a dramatic decision to ground budget carrier Tiger Airways Australia, whose operations remain suspended until at least 1 August.
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Aegean Airlines and SAS begin codesharing
Star Alliance partners Aegean Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have signed a codeshare deal. The agreement will allow Aegean Airlines to offer...
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China deploys communications UAV in naval exercise
China is reported to have used a 'Silver Eagle' UAV during a recent naval exercise over the South China Sea ...
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Thai Gripens declared operational
Thailand has declared its first six Saab Gripen fighters to be operational, following two years of training for its air force personnel ...
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Business: People moves
NASA astronaut and US Navy Capt Mark Kelly, who flew four Space Shuttle missions, will retire on 1 October.
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Embraer sees 2Q deliveries drop; Harbin JV assembles final ERJ
Embraer delivered 48 aircraft during the second quarter, a 30% decrease from the 69 aircraft delivered in the year-earlier period.
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Boeing halts 787 line for a month
Boeing has instituted an approximately one-month hold on the 787 final assembly line and a halt in structural deliveries to its Everett factory due to supplier...
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VIDEO: Angara An-24 ditches after engine fire
At least five occupants of a Russian-operated Antonov An-24 have been killed after it ditched on water during a domestic flight.
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Turbomeca invests in Malaysian MRO firm
Turbomeca has signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysian MRO firm HeliPartner engines ...
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Air Berlin and Iberia begin codesharing
Oneworld partners Air Berlin and Iberia have started operating codeshare flights within Europe. Under the codeshare agreement, Air Berlin will place...
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Discrepancy in descent guidelines for Tiger A320 landing incident: ATSB
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has, in a preliminary report, found that a discrepancy between descent guidelines led to a Tiger Airways Airbus...
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CASA investigates Jetstar maintenance lapses
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is investigating low-cost carrier Jetstar after the airline did not carry out certain maintenance procedures...
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Australian court to hear Tiger case on 22 July
Australia's Federal Court has set 22 July for a directions hearing into an application by the country's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to extend...
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Jetstar Asia plans Singapore-Ningbo service
Low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia will be launching a non-stop service between Singapore and Ningbo in mainland China from 9 September.
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Gol firms up plans to acquire WebJet
Shortly after formally acknowledging it was in discussions for an acquisition of WebJet, Gol has declared it will purchase its fellow Brazilian low cost...
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Frontier to cancel three Milwaukee routes in September
Frontier Airlines is trimming three regional routes from its Milwaukee hub as the airline executes changes in its network as part a broader programme to...
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Gol acknowledges talks with WebJet
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol has confirmed it is holding discussions with fellow LCC WebJet regarding a potential acquisition.
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ViaSat assures Ka connectivity is coming to JetBlue, United-Continental next year
ViaSat is hitting back at claims that superfast Ka-band satellite-based in-flight connectivity - the likes of which is to be offered across JetBlue Airways'...